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What will define the future of fintech? Be it tokenization or stablecoins, virtual assets are growing at an astonishing rate, all as more institutional capital moves into the space. With finance increasingly being built on digital rails, some fintech hubs are already capitalizing on the shift. Hear from an enterprise blockchain company and major global virtual asset regulator, about how the technology could scale.

This episode is sponsored by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.

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Barry speaks with Rich Steinmeier, CEO of LPL Financial. They discuss his early career learnings at McKinsey. They also discuss LPL's $2.7 billion acquisition of Commonwealth, and the evolving relationship of AI and financial advice.

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In the Age of AI, how should students prepare for the job market? Nitin Nohria is the former Dean of the Harvard Business School (and current Harvard professor). His new book is “The CEO: Role, Reality, and Responsibility.” He is also executive chairman of Thrive Capital, Joshua Kushner’s venture firm.

Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.

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Barry speaks with Robin Wigglesworth, editor of Financial Times' Alphaville blog and author of the new book 'A Fabulous Debt: The Epic Story of How Bonds Built the Modern World'. They discuss the bond market as the engine of the global economy, why the 30-year mortgage is "a miracle of the modern world," and when we should actually start worrying about US debt.

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Investors who want to reduce risk but still maintain equity exposure may want to explore dividend equities. David Bahnsen is founder, managing partner and chief investment office of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm. His new book is “Profit from the profit: the past, present, and future of dividend growth investing.”

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Barry speaks with Bob Michele, CIO and Head of Global Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities at JPMorgan. They discuss Bob's unconventional start at the University of Pennsylvania, the differences between the science of bonds and the art of equities, and whether the US is heading toward a recession.

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Lots of forces are driving prices higher. But what about Artificial Intelligence, Algos, Surveillance Capitalism, and other technologies we all use every day? Might they be sending prices higher?

Lindsay Owens is CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative, a DC-based economic think tank and author of a new bestseller, “Gouged: The End of a Fair Price—and What That Means for Your Wallet.”

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Barry speaks with Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute. They discuss her research into global markets, and how they balance geopolitical risk. They also discuss China's growth as a technical innovator, and the risks to US debt. Finally, Barry and Maria discuss the differences between investing research and academia.

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What are the most important parts of a CEO’s job? How much does the CEO of public companies matter to their stock’s performance?

Professor Nitin Nohria was dean of the Harvard Business School (he still teaches there), and is the author of a new book “The CEO: The Role, the Reality, the Responsibility”

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Barry speaks with Omar Aguilar, CEO and CIO of Schwab Asset Management. They discuss his time at Financial Engines, where he worked under Nobel laureate William Sharpe before joining Schwab Asset Management in 2011. They discuss how his doctorate in decision sciences helps him build trust with clients and push them toward their goals. They also discuss how he built Schwab Asset Management to over a trillion dollars and how he is using his background to help navigate his clients through the current state of the markets.

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In this episode of 'At the Money,' Barry speaks with Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick about the data behind America's wealthiest people.

Owen Zidar is professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton, and Eric Zwick is professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. They are the authors of a new book The Everywhere Millionaire: Who Is Really Rich in America and How They Got There.”

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Barry speaks with Adam Frank, Managing Director and Head of Wealth Planning and Advice at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. They discuss his time at Bear Stearns as the company was acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase, as well as his start in law before pivoting to wealth planning. They discuss building trust with clients to help them with diversification, as well as providing tax advice to help them save their money. They also discuss J.P. Morgan's new program for athletes, the J.P. Morgan Chase Athlete Council, which helps athletes, from student to pro, create and keep their wealth.

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We know America is a rich nation, but do you know exactly how rich? And who holds all of that wealth?

Owen Zidar is professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton, and Eric Zwick is professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. They are the authors of a new book The Everywhere Millionaire: Who Is Really Rich in America and How They Got There.”

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Barry speaks with Glen Kacher, Managing Director and CIO of Light Street Capital. They discuss his tenure at Integral Capital Partners, as well as his start at Tiger Management under founder Julian Robertson. They discuss being a hedge fund surrounded by venture capital in Silicon Valley, as well as learning to embrace the speed of tech. They also discuss the polarization of data centers and what AI will look like five years from now.

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The Founders Fund by Peter Thiel has over $20 billion in assets and strong returns -- but you have no access to it. How can ordinary investors access funds of companies led by founders? Enter the Founders 100 ETF (FFF).

Michael Monahan is a partner and portfolio manager of the Founders 100 ETF. He's been a Wall Street analyst, a private market investor, a tech startup CEO, and a public equity portfolio manager.

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Barry speaks with Seth Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer of AllianceBernstein. They discuss his tenure at JPMorgan Chase where he was managing director and global head of Managed Solutions & Strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. They also discuss understanding the private credit industry and the future of mutual funds as ETFs grow in popularity. Plus, Seth shares his thoughts on the importance of in-person collaboration, as well as how to invest for retirement.

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Ever think of a career change? Have you thought about becoming a “finfluencer” on TikTok, Insta, or YouTube? It could be both interesting AND lucrative.

Tyler Gardner is a former financial adviser and portfolio manager who pivoted to a financial-media business, reaching more than six million followers. His book “Real Wealth: Make Money Work for You” arrives Dec 1, 2026.

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Barry speaks with William "Bill" McNabb. He's former chairman and CEO of Vanguard and now sits on the board at UnitedHealth, IBM, Axiom, and Altruist. They discuss his 30+ years at Vanguard and his career after leaving the company, working in the board room and with startups in fintech and more.

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On this special, fan favorite episode, Barry speaks with Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates (RAFI). They discuss how cap weighted indexes have come to dominate ETFs, and why investors should consider a strategy based on fundamental weightings, such as profits or revenue growth.

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