Devon Drew

Founder and product leader building AssetLink to modernize fund distribution — Devon founded DFD Partners (the precursor to AssetLink) and leads AssetLink as an AI-driven sales‑enablement and matchmaking platform focused on reducing friction between asset managers and financial advisors, with an emphasis on improving distribution access for diverse and under-resourced managers. assetlink+2

Seasoned distribution and wholesaling executive with deep channel experience — Drew spent over a decade-plus in advisor-facing sales roles at major asset managers (including Vanguard, American Century, Alger, J.P. Morgan Chase and Merrill Lynch), raising substantial AUM and leveraging that experience to build a tech-first distribution platform. mediaconnect+2

Public-facing commentator and industry speaker — regularly appears on industry podcasts and media (WealthTech Today, Billion Dollar Backstory), broadcast segments (Bloomberg/Nasdaq/Cheddar clips and event panels), and industry conferences to discuss data, AI and distribution in wealth management. wealthtechtoday+2

Credentialed advisor-skills and industry certifications — holds the CIMA designation (Wharton CIMA program) and CRPC credentialing noted in speaker and event bios, reflecting formal training in investment management and retirement planning alongside his sales and product experience. etpforum+1