In this episode of PRess Play, Elena Krasnow and Jimmy Moock sit down with industry luminary, Mark Bruno of Emigrant Partners. Mark shares the story of his journey from an aspiring journalist to a pivotal figure at Emigrant Partners, highlighting the milestones and hurdles of fostering growth and innovation in financial services along the way. 

This episode is packed with insights for those eager to understand the complex world of financial media, spotlighting Mark’s extensive experience in navigating narratives within the finance sector through a multitude of mediums.

Discover the aspirations and driving forces behind one of the sector’s key figures as we explore the intricate dance of growing wealth management brands in today’s dynamic market. With stories about transformation and triumph, get a glimpse into the future of wealth management and fintech.

You’ll get an insider’s look at:

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• Mark’s personal and professional growth journey, shedding light on how he ultimately found himself at Emigrant Partners
  
• Mark’s pioneering efforts in forming the IN Content Strategy Studio, and the role of data-driven journalism in creating engaging and educational content
  
• The research Mark helped develop into a larger content strategy via InvestmentNews’ benchmarking studies purchased from Moss Adams 
  
• The impact of the dot-com crash on Mark’s work in financial media and how it created room for innovation
  
• Mark’s experience co-creating events like Informa’s Wealth Management EDGE and the lessons he learned along the way
  
• The importance of fostering genuine connections and building a supportive community within the industry
  
• And more
  

Resources:

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• Emigrant Bank
  
• 30 Rock on Amazon Prime
  
• The Allman Brothers Band
  
• Shaping The Narrative: Shannon Rosic’s Journey in Wealth Management Technology (Ep. 11)
  

Connect with StreetCred PR:

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Connect with Mark Bruno:

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• Emigrant Partners
  
• LinkedIn: Mark Bruno
  
• X (Twitter): @brunz99
  

About our Guest: 

Mark Bruno is the managing director, head of strategic advisory at Emigrant Partners, where he is responsible for helping Emigrant’s partner wealth management firms identify and execute on opportunities to accelerate their growth. 

Prior to his current role, Bruno was the managing director of wealth management for Informa. During his time there, he developed strategies that ultimately advanced the brand’s position as a leading provider of media, events, and targeted business intelligence for financial advisors.

He has also served as managing director at Echelon Partners and InvestmentNews. During his time at InvestmentNews, he oversaw the growth and success of the company’s research, content strategy, digital, custom publishing and sales groups; in addition to managing and producing several events. Bruno also launched the InvestmentNews Content Strategy Studio, its dedicated marketing and custom content division.

His expertise has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune and the Chicago Tribune. Mark is also a regular speaker at industry conferences and hosts the podcast RIA+.