<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ryan Marcus has a passion for helping the wealth management industry better serve the neurodivergent community. He argues that the industry is not serving them in an intentional way.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Neurodivergence refers to divergence in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal. It’s frequently used with reference to autistic spectrum disorders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The issue is personal to Ryan, whose nephew, Nicholas, is on the spectrum. That experience revealed how unprepared the wealth management industry is to serve this growing community, even as trillions in wealth shift to younger generations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of The Healthy Advisor podcast, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">WealthManagement.com</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Executive Editor Diana Britton speaks with Ryan Marcus, chief business development and engagement officer at Binah Capital, about what he’s learned from his nephew, why authenticity matters, and how advisors can embrace practical, human changes that make a big impact.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ryan discusses:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">His personal connection with his nephew and the lessons he’s learned about authenticity</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The financial obstacles neurodivergent clients face, from sensory overload to complex communication</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Small office and meeting adjustments that remove barriers and improve comfort</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The gap in how the financial services industry serves the neurodivergent community</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The opportunity advisors have to better serve individuals on the spectrum</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How financial literacy and wealth management both play critical roles in long-term well-being</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Resources:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to </span><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/program/the-healthy-advisor"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Healthy Advisor on WealthManagement.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/healthy-advisor/id1486636079"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Healthy Advisor on Apple Podcasts</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4alur1jkJX7RsPCVVMDdEP"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Healthy Advisor on Spotify</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect with Ryan Marcus:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmarcus"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Ryan Marcus</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.binahcap.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: Binah Capital</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect with WealthManagement.com:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">WealthManagement.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-britton-8826b53/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Diana Britton</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[email protected]</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Informa</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://bit.ly/WealthManagementLI"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: WealthManagement</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>About Our Guest:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A recognized connector in the wealth management industry, Ryan Marcus has over two decades of experience leading strategy and client engagement across respected firms such as United Capital, RBC Advisor Services, and MarketCounsel Consulting. He has driven growth by aligning people, ideas, and opportunities, with a focus on enhancing client experience and deepening relationships. Known for building trust and offering strategic insight, Ryan has shared his perspective through industry panels and publications. His work continues to shape how firms think about client service, business development, and scalable infrastructure in an evolving regulatory and competitive landscape.</span></p>