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April 01, 2025
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Trends with Benefits #133: Bringing Institutional-Grade Investing to Individual Portfolios>

Daniel Gourvitch, President of Mercer Advisors, joins this episode as we dive into why proper diversification is still underappreciated, how Mercer brings institutional-level investment strategies to individual families, and what AI means for the future of wealth management. Daniel also shares his perspective on navigating market uncertainty and building custom portfolios.

Show Notes:

05:30 What is proper diversification?

07:20 Daniel’s approach to portfolio construction

11:58 Technology’s role in the future of wealth management

14:38 About Mercer Advisors

26:00 Exciting developments in the coming year

27:36 Trend or Fad

Trend or Fad

Listen for Daniel’s take on the tokenization of real assets, AI-powered investment strategies, deglobalization and “Made in America” manufacturing resurgence, and micro retirement.

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