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AI Agents Aren’t Replacing Advisors, They’re Changing How Firms Work Ft. Greg Matusky (Ep. 9)

By Better Practice, Better Life | August 10, 2026

Every week, financial advisors are introduced to another AI tool promising to save time and transform their practice. The bigger question isn’t which tool to use. It’s about using AI in a way that strengthens client relationships, supports your team, and gives you more time for the conversations that matter.

In this episode of Better Practice, Better Life, Matt Halloran sits down with Greg Matusky, Founder and CEO of Gregory Agency, to explore how AI agents are changing the way advisory firms and businesses operate. Together, they discuss the difference between AI agents and traditional AI tools, why organizational knowledge may become one of a firm’s greatest competitive advantages, and how learning loops can improve client service, team training, and day-to-day workflows. You’ll also hear why AI should help advisors become more present with clients, not less, and how thoughtful implementation can create a better practice and a better life.

Key Questions Explored

What’s the difference between AI agents and tools like ChatGPT for financial advisors?
How can advisory firms use AI to reduce administrative work without losing the human connection?
Why is organizational knowledge becoming one of the biggest advantages in AI adoption?
How do learning loops help firms improve client service and advisor productivity over time?
Where should financial advisors begin when implementing AI across their practice?
How can advisors prepare their teams for the next generation of AI technology?
And more!

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About Our Guest:

Greg Matusky is the Founder and CEO of Gregory FCA, one of the largest public relations and integrated communications firms specializing in financial services. He has spent decades helping financial organizations communicate more effectively while staying ahead of changes in technology and media. Today, Greg is leading the firm’s adoption of AI agents and organizational learning systems, exploring how artificial intelligence can help teams work more efficiently, preserve institutional knowledge, and strengthen client relationships without losing the human judgment that drives meaningful outcomes.

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Here’s What AI Actually Looks Like Inside A Real Advisory Practice with Chris Arnold (Ep. 4)

By Better Practice, Better Life | June 22, 2026

What does AI actually look like inside a real advisory practice?

In this episode of Better Practice, Better Life: Human First, Powered by AI, Matt Halloran talks with Chris Arnold, Founder of Refresh Wealth, about his experience implementing Zocks and how it has changed the way he serves clients.

As a solo advisor managing a growing practice, Chris shares how Zocks helps him stay focused during meetings, capture meaningful client details, and spend less time on administrative work. Rather than worrying about taking notes, he can concentrate on listening and having better conversations.

Chris explains how capturing a client’s exact language, whether it’s concern about a “tsunami of RMDs” or wanting the ability to “press eject” from a job, helps him deliver more personalized advice and create stronger client connections. He also discusses how Zocks supports follow-up, helps him demonstrate value between meetings, and allows him to focus more of his time on the parts of the business where he creates the greatest impact.

The conversation offers a practical look at how one advisor is using AI to enhance client relationships, improve efficiency, and build a practice that supports a better life both inside and outside of work.