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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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The Executive Interview is a short-form podcast featuring leaders in the retirement plan space describing relevant issues and their reactions to them. Whether it’s regulation, legislation, strategy or a host of other hot topics, listeners hear directly from those involved, and how it can (and will) affect their business.

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Decoding the Plan Participant Portability Challenge 9:43

16 weeks ago9:43

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Why is portability so important for retirement plan participants? And how does it apply to in-plan guaranteed lifetime income solutions like annuities? We speak with Gordy Stead, Director of Institutional Sales at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. He joins us to discuss the importance of portability in retirement savings as we explore the unique challenges and considerations when it comes to in-plan guaranteed lifetime income solutions . ** Disclosure Research cited in this podcast: Allianz Life conducted an online survey, the 2024 3Q Quarterly Market Perceptions Study, in August 2024 with a nationally representative sample of 1,005 individuals age 18+. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 2022 Trends in Public-Sector Employee Tenure, 2000-2022, Public Retirement Research Lab, 2022 Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has been keeping its promises since 1896 by helping Americans achieve their retirement income and protection goals with a variety of annuity and life insurance products. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America does not provide financial planning services. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is not affiliated with NAPA Guarantees are backed solely by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.…

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GREAT News about Employee Financial Resilience and Longevity 14:09

17 weeks ago14:09

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John Hancock Retirement is out with its highly anticipated Financial Resilience and Longevity Report , now in its 10 th year. It contains good news for most retirement savers, but some generations lag. We’re excited to speak with CEO Wayne Park, whose team fielded the study, about what they found as well as trends they’re seeing when looking back at previous years. We also asked him the all-important question--is there a retirement crisis in this country? Here’s what he had to say. Sponsored By: John Hancock Retirement…

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The Advisor’s Role in Financial Wellness and Plan Termination 13:07

19 weeks ago13:07

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Sponsored by: Inspira Financial Trust, LLC Financial wellness, automatic rollovers, and plan terminations are currently a trifecta of important topics to which advisors can add real value. In an increasingly commoditized retirement plan space, it’s a way for them to truly stand out in the services they provide to help their plan sponsor and participant clients. It’s an area of hyper-focus for Inspira Financial, the result of Millennium Trust Company and PayFlex joining forces recently to become a “devoted partner for health, wealth, retirement, and benefits.” Pete Welsh, managing director of retirement and wealth at Inspira Financial, discusses strategies to increase financial wellness for client employees and retirement plan terminations, but begins with a bit about Inspira Financial itself. *Inspira Financial Trust, LLC and its affiliates perform the duties of a directed custodian and/or an administrator of consumer directed benefits and, as such, do not provide due diligence to third parties on prospective investments, platforms, sponsors, or service providers, and do not offer or sell investments or provide investment, tax, or legal advice.…

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Innovation in Retirement: Embracing Pooled Employer Plans and the 401(k) Evolution 18:58

20 weeks ago18:58

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To tackle current workforce and organizational issues, it's essential to move beyond conventional approaches. Many employers are turning to Pooled Employer Plans (PEP) to solve the challenges of the traditional 401(k) structure. In fact, By 2030, over half of employer plan sponsors are expected to switch to a PEP. Aon’s Rick Jones joins us to discuss how we’ll get there. PEPs allow employers to combine assets for cost efficiency while shifting fiduciary and operational duties to the PEP provider. They can also improve retirement outcomes for participants—making PEPs a win-win for organizations and their employees. Listen in to learn how: · PEPs simplify retirement planning and reduce administrative burdens for employers · PEPs reduce fiduciary risks · PEPs offer lower fees and better retirement outcomes Sponsored By: Aon…

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The Critically Important (and Increasing) Role of Retirement Plan Personalization 12:58

25 weeks ago12:58

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The role of personalization in retirement plans is an increasing industry focus as a way to potentially ensure successful outcomes. So, what is Morningstar Retirement’s view on the importance of personalization in the industry? We asked Morningstar’s Chris Weirath, Head of Business Development and Client Success, that very question, as well as how managed accounts fit in. It’s a fascinating discussion that also touched on the convergence of wealth management and retirement planning. We began by asking Chris a bit about herself, something not found in her LinkedIn profile. ©2024 Morningstar Investment Management LLC. All rights reserved. The Morningstar name and logo are registered marks of Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar Retirement offers research- and technology-driven products and services to individuals, workplace retirement plans, and other industry players. Associated advisory services are provided by Morningstar Investment Management LLC, a registered investment adviser and subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. Advisor Managed Accounts intended for citizens or legal residents of the United States or its territories. The portfolio assignment delivered through Advisor Managed Accounts is provided by Morningstar Investment Management LLC, a registered investment adviser and subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. Investment advice delivered by Morningstar Investment Management is based on information provided and limited to the investment options available in the participant's defined contribution plan. Projections and other information regarding the likelihood of various retirement income and/or investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual results, and are not guarantees of future results. Results may vary with each use and over time. Other investment advice delivered through Advisor Managed Accounts is provided by an unaffiliated investment adviser. All investments involve risk, including the loss of principal. There can be no assurance that any financial strategy will be successful. Morningstar Retirement does not guarantee that the results of their advice, recommendations or objectives of a strategy will be achieved.…

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Unpacking Participant Interest in Guaranteed Lifetime Income 15:20

28 weeks ago15:20

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The 2Q 2024 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz) was recently published. The study provides valuable insights into participant demand for in-plan guaranteed lifetime income solutions, such as annuities, highlighting key differences among generations and demographic groups. Ben Thomason, Head of Defined Contribution Distribution at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, is here to discuss these insights. He explains the various participant tools to help address their retirement concerns, awareness of those tools, and more.…

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CITs (Finally) Take Their Rightful Place 13:33

29 weeks ago13:33

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A lot is happening with Collective Investment Trusts (CIT). Morningstar recently reported that they’ve finally overtaken mutual funds as the most popular target-date vehicle, and bills are now in the House and Senate to allow them in 403(b)s. This means that firms like Great Gray Trust Company are well-positioned to take advantage of what’s ahead. The company has been around for quite some time but recently rebranded to better position itself in the CIT space. President and CEO Rob Barnett recently joined us to discuss the company’s past and future, as well as CIT innovation, trends, and misconceptions. Sponsored by Great Gray Trust Company .…

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Risks Reframed: Building a Resilient Income Strategy for a Shifting World 30:40

36 weeks ago30:40

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The landscape of retirement planning is undergoing a significant transformation. New challenges have emerged, demanding a more extensive approach than traditional models focused solely on wealth accumulation. To tackle these issues, a closer examination of the risk landscape is necessary. This will pave the way for more holistic approaches to retirement income planning that prioritize risk management and securing sustainable income, rather than simply accumulating assets. Recently, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America released a whitepaper discussing this, and today I talk with the whitepaper’s authors, Matt Gray, Mark Paulson, and Meghan Farrell. Sponsored by Allianz Speakers: Matt Gray, Allianz Life Assistant Vice President, Worksite and Middle Markets Mark Paulson, Allianz Life Vice President, Hedging Business Development Meghan Farrell, Allianz Life Marketing Manager, Employer Markets…

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Hidden Strategies That Take Your Client’s Retirement Plan to New Heights 14:58

46 weeks ago14:58

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What common services or actions make managing a retirement plan challenging for plan advisors and their clients? What are the main points plan advisors and plan sponsors should know about plan termination? How does auto portability benefit plan advisors, plan sponsors, and plan participants? Pete Welsh, Managing Director of Retirement and Wealth at Inspira Financial , joins the American Retirement Association's John Sullivan to answer these questions and more. *Inspira Financial Trust, LLC and its affiliates perform the duties of a directed custodian and/or an administrator of consumer-directed benefits and, as such, do not provide due diligence to third parties on prospective investments, platforms, sponsors, or service providers, and do not offer or sell investments or provide investment, tax, or legal advice.…

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How Innovation and Optimism Are Changing the TPA Industry 19:49

1 year ago19:49

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What are the biggest challenges facing TPAs, RIAs and recordkeepers? And what will be most impactful from all that we’re seeing on the legislative and regulatory front? We turned to PenChecks’ President and CEO, Spiro Preovolos and Scott Okrasinski, the firm’s National Sales Director, to answer these important questions and more. They joined us to discuss PenChecks' transformation into a true fintech solutions partner, its exponential growth and cultural transformation, and what it means for better retirement outcomes. We also asked whether they’re optimistic or pessimistic about the prospects for meaningful retirement saving inroads in the near term. Here's what they had to say. Sponsored By: PenChecks…

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Critically Important Lessons About Defined Contribution Guaranteed Income 12:26

1 year ago12:26

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Follow along with the Learning from the Success of Pension Risk Transfer .pdf. Click here to download. What did the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act’s passage in 2019 do for lifetime income in retirement plans, and what lessons can be learned from the success of pension risk transfer? We turned to Securian Financial to help answer these increasingly important questions. Kent Peterson, Vice President of Institutional Retirement Solutions, and Nick Volkmann, Actuarial Director and CFO, join us with a lot to say on the topics. They also emphasize that in the wake of its 2022 blockbuster deal with The Standard, Securian Financial is still very focused on the retirement market, particularly pension risk transfer and capital preservation. We begin with, and Kent answers, a (very) blunt question. Sponsored by: Securian Financial .…

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How to Evaluate, Determine the Most Suitable Lifetime Income Option(s) 20:41

1 year ago20:41

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The momentum around retirement income products has gained steam as participants are increasingly interested in adding a strategy for guaranteed lifetime income. With a wide range of features, fee structures, and implementation options, it can be difficult to know where to get started. Thankfully, we have Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America’s Michael De Feo to help explain. In this podcast episode, we’ll walk through different product types and provide guidance on how to evaluate and determine the most suitable option, or options, available for a plan. Sponsored By: Allianz…

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13 Emotions You Will Experience When Selling Your Advisory Business 16:29

1 year ago16:29

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M&A expert Peter Campagna, Managing Partner at Wise Rhino Group, has a list of common emotions that advisors face when they decide to sell their business. “Fully 80% of M&A is managing emotions,” Campagna says. “The financial stuff is somewhat easy, but they’re selling their life’s work. They’re serial entrepreneurs who are going to become W-2 employees, and it’s a big mental shift.” He joins us to run through the 13 emotions that happen in four phases during the process: 1 . Preparation 2. Marketing 3. Due Diligence 4. After the Close As always, it's a fun and interesting conversation you won't want to miss. Sponsored by: Wise Rhino Group…

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Guaranteed Lifetime Income: The Participant’s Point-of-View 11:48

1 year ago11:48

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Interest in guaranteed lifetime income is growing, but plan participants want more than just a reliable monthly income stream. Flexibility, accessibility, and other personalized features are paramount to helping participants achieve outcomes aligned with their unique priorities. We sit down with Michael De Feo, Head of Defined Contribution Distribution at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz), to discuss how guaranteed lifetime income solutions, such as in-plan annuities, can help increase the likelihood of positive participant outcomes.…

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The 10 Biggest 'Things' That Affect the Value of Your 401(k) Advisory Business 15:03

2 years ago15:03

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Fee compression and commoditization have hit every area of financial services--retirement advisors are no exception and it’s only slated to get worse. Why, and how is it addressed? Much more will have to be done with much less, but it will create resilience and will improve the firm’s enterprise value if and when the business is sold. We turned to M&A advisory firm Wise Rhino to tell us why. In yet another fun interview with the firm’s Dick Darian and Peter Campagna, we run through an informative top 10 list of the biggest 'things' that affect the value of your advisory business. Sponsored By: Wise Rhino Group…

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