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Taxing unrealized capital gains? The mind boggles
NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Taxing unrealized capital gains? The mind boggles

Editorial: Democratic Party's proposal represents a fundamental shift in how people are taxed.

Good news: IRS improved the IRA trust rules. Bad news: they still don’t work
NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Good news: IRS improved the IRA trust rules. Bad news: they still don’t work

Trusts remain lousy IRA beneficiaries, says tax expert.

Tell the next generation: Capitalism is better
NEWS OPINION SEP 09, 2024
Tell the next generation: Capitalism is better

The perception of capitalism in universities and on social media as a bygone era ignores a fundamental truth: capitalism is not just about economics—it’s about freedom.

Generative AI promises time savings, better client experience
NEWS OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Generative AI promises time savings, better client experience

How to find the right technology fit for your practice to take your business to a new level.

Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?
NEWS OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?

Many financial professionals are not prepared for the unprecedented asset boom expected to benefit millennial women.

Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice
NEWS OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice

RIAs have an advantage over captive advisors and have an opportunity to seize significant client service opportunity.

Cash sweep rates thrust into the spotlight
NEWS OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Cash sweep rates thrust into the spotlight

Are firms hiding the price tag, or are clients simply not paying enough attention? Either way, these accounts are now on everyone's radar.

Why technology has changed asset allocation fundamentally
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Why technology has changed asset allocation fundamentally

Discussion around the “pensionization” of 401(k)s is emerging, which requires a different asset allocation mindset.

Three things to get right to attract HNW clients
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Three things to get right to attract HNW clients

Moving upstream and gaining more decamillionaires requires a different value proposition compared to simply running a successful wealth management firm.

Fee compression or more services?
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Fee compression or more services?

Advisors intent on landing new client relationships have a decision to make.

Investing in advisors: The key to long-term success in wealth management
NEWS OPINION JUL 30, 2024
Investing in advisors: The key to long-term success in wealth management

CEO of fast-growing firm outlines four key steps to consider when investing in advisor talent.

Beware the investment banker when selling your firm
NEWS OPINION JUL 29, 2024
Beware the investment banker when selling your firm

Price is obviously important but should not be the main driver.

Best advice? Ignore the 10-year RMD rule
NEWS OPINION JUL 26, 2024
Best advice? Ignore the 10-year RMD rule

The IRS has stood firm on its required minimum distribution rules but following these equates to bad tax planning, says tax expert.

How advisors can help clients determine the right time to retire
NEWS OPINION JUL 24, 2024
How advisors can help clients determine the right time to retire

Understand the needs of different client segments, and balance emotional and financial considerations to best serve clients.

Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients
NEWS OPINION JUL 19, 2024
Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients

With several key factors influencing a complex product, it's essential advisors are well versed on its portfolio positioning.

The allure of independence is real but look before you leap
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2024
The allure of independence is real but look before you leap

Financial advisors should consider taking advantage of the new brand of independence: the best of both worlds.

Four ways to develop and retain relationship capital
NEWS OPINION JUL 16, 2024
Four ways to develop and retain relationship capital

Reap the benefits of paying careful attention to what's important to your clients.

How to implement a successful transition
NEWS OPINION JUL 15, 2024
How to implement a successful transition

Key things to consider when transitioning out of profession.

The workplace: A goldmine for advisors seeking new assets
NEWS OPINION JUL 11, 2024
The workplace: A goldmine for advisors seeking new assets

More than a third of financial assets are currently in workplace retirement accounts, creating a rich pool of opportunity for future-focused advisors.

Three forces that will accelerate the drive toward independence
NEWS OPINION JUN 24, 2024
Three forces that will accelerate the drive toward independence

Shifts in the broad wealth landscape have tipped the balance in favor of breakaways, argues industry veteran Scott MacKillop.