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Land & Everything Else
Land & Everything Else is dedicated to demystifying the world of alternative investments. Brought to you by the department of Agriculture and Consumer Economics within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois, Land and Everything Else will explore the nuts and bolts of non-stock and bond investing. From dirt to derivatives, this podcast will guide financial planners, wealth managers and consumers into the land of alternative investing.
Land & Everything Else
53. The Financial Advisor Is Alive and Well: Season 3 Begins with Ilya Zlotnik
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Dr. Craig Lemoine & Ailie Elmore
Welcome back! We’re kicking off season 3 of Land and Everything Else with a conversation that bridges technology, trust, and transformation in wealth management. Dr. Craig Lemoine welcomes back Ilya Zlotnik, Partner and Managing Director at Vivaldi Capital Management, to explore how AI is changing the way advisors work and why it’s making the human element more valuable than ever.
Together, they unpack what AI can (and can’t) do in the advisory space, how fintech tools are freeing up time for deeper client relationships, and what the rise of private markets means for investors and future planners.
Key topics:
- The myth of the “dead advisor” in the AI era
- How AI tools like Copilot are reshaping efficiency and client service
- The expanding role of alternatives and private markets
- Why emotional intelligence and trust still define great advisors
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