
The Compound and Friends · 2026-06-22 · 41 min
On this episode of Live From The Compound, Josh Brown sits down with Ric Edelman, founder of Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the future of higher education, why financial planning may be one of the most AI-resistant professions, and the growing advisor shortage facing the industry. With 300,000 financial advisors in the U.S. and 38% expected to retire within the next decade, he explains why he's investing in the next generation through Rowan University's new School of Financial Planning. Plus, Ric shares his latest thoughts on crypto, institutional adoption, regulation, and why he's staying bullish despite a challenging 2026 for digital assets. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at