Barron's Advisor

Barron's Advisor carries the weight of one of the most recognized names in financial media, and the podcast mostly lives up to that reputation. With 300 episodes and a rotating cast of hosts including Greg Bartalos and Steve Sanduski, the show sits down with top wealth management professionals for weekly interviews that cover compensation, hiring, marketing, next-generation planning, and the business of managing serious money. The guest list is what sets this apart -- you'll hear from Barron's Hall of Fame advisors like Ric Edelman, Morgan Stanley executives discussing longevity planning, and Schwab Family Office leaders talking about what ultra-high-net-worth clients actually expect. It's the kind of access that a major Dow Jones publication can get that most independent podcasters simply can't. Episodes are well-produced and professionally paced, typically running 30 to 45 minutes with a structured interview format that keeps things moving. The tone is more buttoned-up than some of the scrappier advisor podcasts on this list, which makes sense given the Barron's brand. At 4.2 stars from 109 ratings, the reviews are a bit more mixed than you might expect -- some listeners love the institutional perspective and the caliber of guests, while others wish for more raw, practitioner-level conversation. If you work with high-net-worth clients or aspire to, though, the insights here are regularly excellent.