The Rising Tide

A weekly newsletter on the business, technology and people shaping the future of wealth management.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers Secret to Succession

Inspiration, succession, and what John Frusciante knew that most new leaders don't.

Jud Mackrill • Apr 25, 2026

A Letter from the Office of Automation

How I AI Webinar, Milemarker Relay Launch and More

Jud Mackrill • Apr 20, 2026

Talent Is Your Floor

The message and building team character that every firm can apply

Jud Mackrill • Apr 13, 2026

What the Romans Meant by Best

How l AI Workshop and Perspective on Marketing in Wealth Management

Jud Mackrill • Apr 4, 2026

From Transactional to Transformational

SmartX & Milemarker Integrate, The Can't Miss Workflow Webinar Replay & Verity Larsen on the Pod

Jud Mackrill • Mar 28, 2026

There Is No Place Like

An inside look at Wealth.com and the Workflow Workshop You Can't Afford to Miss

Jud Mackrill • Mar 21, 2026

Playing on Glass

Running through March Madness, Recapping Key Conferences and More

Jud Mackrill • Mar 14, 2026

What's Your Clauduary?

How embracing collaborative learning can lead to transformative impact

Jud Mackrill • Mar 7, 2026

Someone Else Is Paying for Your Patience

The present state of affairs when it comes to navigating AI in your firm

Jud Mackrill • Mar 2, 2026

What Are We Building?

The Power of the Present Active State

Jud Mackrill • Feb 23, 2026

The Custodial Arms Race

75 million people read the wake-up call

Jud Mackrill • Feb 16, 2026

Going Live

Going Live

Jud Mackrill • Feb 9, 2026

MacGyver, Swiss Army Knives, and Your AI-Driven Advisory Firm

MacGyver, Swiss Army Knives, and Your AI-Driven Advisory Firm

Jud Mackrill • Jan 31, 2026

The Rematch: Why Adaptation Beats Adoption Every Time

The Rematch: Why Adaptation Beats Adoption Every Time

Jud Mackrill • Jan 24, 2026

3,333 Reasons to Make Your Own Metrics & Master Your Impact

3,333 Reasons to Make Your Own Metrics & Master Your Impact

Jud Mackrill • Jan 17, 2026

The New War for Talent

The New War for Talent

Jud Mackrill • Jan 12, 2026

You're the Spark-Keys to Making Momentum Contagious

You're the Spark-Keys to Making Momentum Contagious

Jud Mackrill • Jan 5, 2026

Have Your Pizza and Track It Too

Have Your Pizza and Track It Too

Jud Mackrill • Dec 29, 2025

Forget Spotify Wrapped. Try This Instead.

Forget Spotify Wrapped. Try This Instead.

Jud Mackrill • Dec 22, 2025

The Under-Appreciated, Most Important Solution You Offer Your Clients

The Under-Appreciated, Most Important Solution You Offer Your Clients

Jud Mackrill • Dec 20, 2025

Navigating the Desert of Marketing Your Firm, The Alternative Opportunity and More

Navigating the Desert of Marketing Your Firm, The Alternative Opportunity and More

Jud Mackrill • Dec 18, 2025

Take Your Ball and Go Home

Take Your Ball and Go Home

Jud Mackrill • Dec 13, 2025

Make Way For Special

Make Way For Special

Jud Mackrill • Dec 1, 2025

The Harada Method & The Power of Intentional Days When Building in Wealth Management

The Harada Method & The Power of Intentional Days When Building in Wealth Management

Jud Mackrill • Nov 24, 2025

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