Private markets are no longer just for the ultra-wealthy. In fact, they may be the missing piece in your clients’ portfolios—and AssetMark is betting big on that future.

In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with Michael Kim, president and CEO of AssetMark, to unpack how technology, education, and private equity access are converging to redefine portfolio construction. Michael shares AssetMark’s new direction under private ownership and how they’re demystifying alternatives for advisors.

Key highlights include:

- Why the shrinking number of public companies makes private markets essential for diversification
- How AssetMark’s UMA tech is streamlining private market access
- What “growth is life” means for advisors—and their clients
- Why tax-managed services and real-time client insights are game-changers
- How AI can power the next best action, but will never replace human connection.

Resources:

Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com: https://bit.ly/4jZQmKi 
Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4cXKleN 
Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RJwMG0 

Connect with Shannon Rosic:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonrosic/
WealthStack website: https://informaconnect.com/wealthstack/ 
WealthManagement.com: https://www.wealthmanagement.com

Connect with Michael Kim:
 
Website: www.assetmark.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkim123ria/ 
Email: michael.kim@assetmark.com 

About Our Guest:

Michael Kim is the Chief Executive Officer and President of AssetMark. With more than 25 years of industry experience, he has set the strategic vision for the firm, which encompasses AssetMark’s platform of curated investments, technology solutions, business consulting, operations support, and acquisitions that serve the best interests of financial advisors and their investors.

Michael joined AssetMark in 2010 and has held a number of leadership positions, including Head of National Sales and Consulting, Chief Client Officer, and President (2021–Present). Michael was instrumental during AssetMark’s leveraged buyout transition to Genstar in 2013, its sale to Huatai Securities in 2016, its IPO in 2019, and its sale to GTCR in 2024.

Before joining AssetMark, Michael was a Senior Vice President at Fidelity’s Institutional Wealth Services. He began his career in public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand, LLC.
Michael received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Unlocking Private Markets: How AssetMark Is Redefining Advisor Opportunity with Michael Kim

NREI Weekender Episode 6 - NREI Research Series: Annual REIT Study Review, July 13, 2019

Today, David Bodamer continues with the NREI Research Series by reviewing NREI’s 4th annual REIT study. 

In this episode, you will learn:

- The major takeaways from this year’s research
- Which categories are on respondents’ buy and sell lists
- The status of REIT balance sheets
- What kind of predictions the study provides for REIT stock prices and returns 
- And more

Tune in now to hear the latest findings in the Review of the fourth annual REIT Study as part of the NREI Research Series.

Resources:
National Real Estate Investor

Unlocking Private Markets: How AssetMark Is Redefining Advisor Opportunity with Michael Kim

WealthManagement.com

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