Next Mile

Next Mile

Next Mile is a podcast about bringing together the people and technology shaping the wealth management industry. Brought to you by Milemarker.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 11, 2025

Bringing Humanity Back into Retirement Planning with Jason Weaver

Episode 118: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Jason Weaver, Managing Partner of Weaver Consulting Group. With nearly three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Jason leads with a people-first philosoph...
Nov. 4, 2025

Finding the Perfect Partner: Culture and Data in M&A with Jacqueline Martinez

Episode 117: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Jacqueline Martinez, Managing Partner at Alaris Acquisitions. Previously part of United Capital's M&A team, Jacqueline contributed to $10.5B in acquisitions before the firm's 2...
Oct. 28, 2025

How Powerful Data Can Supercharge Organic Growth with Matt Reed

Episode 116: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Matt Reed, Chief Revenue Officer at Powerlytics. Matt brings 20 years of wealth management experience to Powerlytics, including leadership roles at Skience, eMoney Advisor, and...
Oct. 21, 2025

How SEIA Empowers Advisors to Succeed with Matt Matrisian

Episode 115: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Matt Matrisian, President of Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA). Matt is a pioneer in transforming the delivery of financial advice. His career has focused on simpli...
Oct. 14, 2025

Turning Complexity into Opportunities: Inside Holistiplan's Tax Planning Program with Torie Happe

Episode 114: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Torie Happe, Head of Partnerships at Holistiplan. Torie began her career at LPL Financial, where she managed new accounts, led RIA conversions, and developed new operational pr...
Oct. 7, 2025

The Holy Grail of RIAs: Why Organic Growth Matters Most with John Bunch

Episode 113: John Bunch, CEO of Allworth Financial. With over 30 years in financial services, John has guided firms through big transitions, from founder succession and acquisitions to private equity cycles and scaling operat...

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Jud Mackrill

Co-Founder, Milemarker

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Kyle Van Pelt

Co-Founder, Milemarker