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The Future of Financial Advice ft. Penny Pennington | Fortune Daily

Oct 6, 2026
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A historic $100 trillion wealth transfer is underway—and a major portion is shifting directly into the hands of women. While two-thirds of American women identify as the CFO of their households, many aren't driving the core family investments. So, what does the financial future look like? In this episode of Fortune Daily, Edward Jones Managing Partner Penny Pennington (#54 on Fortune's Most Powerful Women list) breaks down how this generational shift will transform society, why the path forward begins with blunt conversations, the pros and cons of using AI to manage your portfolio, and how to build a resilient, diversified strategy in today’s economy. Plus, we examine the major business moves reshaping media and dining: • Paramount-Skydance Takeover: What the massive Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition means for consumers, streaming consolidation, and Hollywood. • Sweetgreen’s Fight Against the “Slop Bowl”: Fortune News Editor Cat Gioino talks with Sweetgreen's co-founder on how the fast-casual chain is rebounding after "cyclospora summer" and rethinking food quality. About Fortune Daily: Fortune Daily brings you essential daily analysis of the business trends, leadership strategies, and economic shifts shaping the global economy. Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ Additional images courtesy of Getty Images Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Penny Pennington 14:25 - Paramount-Skydance Takes Over Warner Bros. Discovery 16:30 - Sweetgreen: Clawing Back After "Cyclospora Summer"