
Robbie Cannon: The Evolution of Asset Management - [Making Markets, EP.45]
About this episode
My guest this week is Robbie Cannon. Robbie founded Horizon Investments in 1999 and grew the company to $7B in AUM before selling in 2021. Today, he takes us on a tour of the asset management industry. We cover many fascinating topics, such as the industry's evolution over 25 years, the blurring of lines between wealth and asset management, oligopolies in finance, the impact of private equity, the role of technology and AI, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Robbie Cannon.
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Show Notes
(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets
(00:01:06) Evolution of Wealth and Asset Management
(00:04:18) Blurred Lines in Financial Services
(00:14:18) Private Equity and Financial Advisors
(00:17:05) Robo Advisors and Technological Integration
(00:26:07) Evaluating Compatibility and Money in Motion
(00:27:06) Peer Collaboration and Industry Insights
(00:29:05) Strategic Asset Allocation for 2024
(00:29:46) Challenges for Emerging Managers
(00:32:16) AI in Asset Management
(00:45:27) Digital Solutions and Future Trends
(00:49:36) The Evolution of Financial Advice
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