July 28, 2026

#295 - Modern Portfolio Optimization, Direct Indexing & ETF Investing with Robert Michaud

Show Notes

Host Michael Connaughton is joined by Robert Michaud, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of New Frontier.

Robert Michaud is co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of New Frontier Advisors, LLC. He brings over 25 years of financial innovations and investment management experience to serve the needs of financial advisors and institutional clients for optimal financial outcomes with four U.S. patents in portfolio optimization and rebalancing technology.

We discuss:

Origins & Optimization: Robert shares his journey in quant finance and explains how Monte Carlo resampling fixes classical Markowitz theory's reliance on "perfect foresight".
ETFs, Taxes, & Direct Indexing: Covers New Frontier's early ETF strategist models, comparing ETF efficiency to direct indexing while emphasizing risk management over short-term tax alpha.
Crypto, Active Management, & Goals: Highlights targeted active strategies in fixed income, evaluating crypto and gold strictly for diversification, and aligning portfolios with personal client goals.

#295 - Modern Portfolio Optimization, Direct Indexing & ETF Investing with Robert Michaud

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