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What it says. Raymond James adds a seasoned Edward Jones advisor to its independent channel, while Merrill extends its ranks with a $450 million team from Morgan Stanley in California.
Borrowers increasingly tap home equity while purchase lending and mortgage demand remain muted.…
What it says. Merrill has also extended its ranks with a $450 million team from Morgan Stanley in California, while Raymond James adds a seasoned advisor to its independent channel.
ChatGPT firm files confidential S-1 as Altman sets out vision for a post-AGI economy.…
What it says. Robinhood is expanding its RIA referral program, offering a mobile app-based client-to-advisor match pipeline with a 25% revenue share and $250,000 client minimum.
With a 25% revenue share and $250,000 client minimum, Robinhood Advisor Network pitches a mobile app-based client-to-advisor match pipeline at it plans to soon expand from 16 to 60 independent advisors.…
What it says. Cresset is hiring a veteran from Bessemer Trust to lead its family office services, signaling an acceleration in talent acquisition.
Mark Tremblay joins as the firm's third senior hire in under two weeks, signaling an accelerating talent push.…
What it says. RFG Advisory is partnering with iCapital to offer institutional-grade solutions for structured products and private markets, meeting advisor demand.
Advisor demand for structured products and private markets puts pressure on independent platforms to deliver institutional-grade solutions.…
What it says. New data from FINTRX shows that breakaway teams and mergers & acquisitions are reshaping the US wealth management landscape, with Wisconsin emerging as a significant player.
New data from FINTRX show breakaway teams and M&A powering the next generation of mega-firms, with Wisconsin emerging as a dark horse on the state-level leaderboard.…
What it says. Financial advisors can benefit from being active with professional associations like FPA to enhance their career development and networking.
Joining your "professional association" has long been a standard for professionals. Doctors have the American Medical Association. Lawyers have the American Bar Association. Upon completing a profession's educational and licensing requirements, membership associations are a typical next step on the journey of professio…
What it says. Webull adds mutual funds to IRA accounts, making it easier for retirement savers to access professionally managed products in one place.
Platform move gives retirement savers access to professionally managed products in one place.…
What it says. Discover how Absolute Engagement can help you better understand and engage with your HNW clients, improving their satisfaction and referrals.
Reveal what’s in the hearts and minds of prospects and clients and respond to relationship risks, unmet needs and growth opportunities in real time.1Seamlessly uncover and capture the sentiments of each prospect and client at every stage of the journey.2Automatically identify engagement and growth opportunities.3Effici…
What it says. Access our latest research report to understand high-net-worth client sentiments, signals, and their impact on engagement, growth, and loyalty.
ResourcesAccess our latest reports and tools to help you drive engagement and growth.Featured2026 Client Intelligence MonitorAccess our latest research report, providing an in-depth look at high-net-worth client Sentiments and Signals and the connection to engagement, growth and loyalty Thank you. Please check your ema…
What it says. CFP Board provides updated demographic data on CFP® professionals, including average and median age, for advisors to understand the profession better.
The CFP® professional demographic data below is updated monthly and drawn from information self-reported by CFP® professionals as part of the initial certification and two - year certification renewal cycle. This page offers general statistics about CFP® professionals. To respect the privacy of individual CFP® professi…
What it says. A survey by CFP Board reveals that financial advisors' median income is $195,000 in 2025, with professionals earning 11% more than their peers.
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a survey of financial advisors by CFP Board found that respondents had a median income of $195,000 in 2025, with CFP professionals having 11% higher income than their peers (after controlling for…
What it says. Brokerages are rolling out real-time risk frameworks as the $25,000 equity barrier for retail investors to access active trading is removed after 25 years.
Brokerages roll out real-time risk frameworks as $25,000 equity barrier falls after 25 years.…
What it says. Factory Capital, a new LA-based RIA, has launched an institutional wealth management service targeting athletes and creators.
New LA-based RIA combines traditional advisory services with cultural ecosystem spanning sports, entertainment and entrepreneurship.…
What it says. SpaceX employees are negotiating with RIAs for sub-0.5% advisory fees and tax-loss harvesting ahead of the company's public debut.
More than 1,000 current and former employees are reportedly negotiating with RIAs including Creative Planning and Corient for sub-0.5% advisory fees and tax-loss harvesting ahead of SpaceX's public debut.…
What it says. Women investors trust their advisors but still want better conversations, according to new research.
While most women investors trust their advisors, new research points to “mansplaining” and other barriers that could undermine client relationships.…
What it says. Franklin Templeton has launched an actively managed ETF targeting CLO debt tranches in the U.S. and European markets.
The actively managed ETF targets CLO debt tranches in the U.S. and European markets.…
What it says. FSI is urging New Jersey to pass independent contractor legislation that includes language shielding licensed financial professionals from the state's ABC test.
Industry group submits testimony supporting S2782, which includes language shielding licensed financial professionals from the state's contentious new ABC test.…
What it says. Financial advice firms are continuing to shed employees as a way to reduce costs.
Financial advice firms continue to shed employees, often a way to reduce costs.…
What it says. LPL recruits a $2B team from PNC Private Bank, expanding their independent platform for advisors.
“Having an independent platform underneath us was incredibly important,” said Scott Gilliam of Align Private Wealth.…
What it says. Vanguard's VOO ETF surpasses $1 trillion in assets, driven by passive index strategies.
The milestone caps a relentless run driven by low costs and a historic shift toward passive index-based strategies among American investors.…
What it says. Pathstone merges with Mill Creek Capital to create a large RIA footprint in Philadelphia.
The deal creates one of the largest independent RIA footprints in the Philadelphia metro region, with more than $30 billion in combined client assets.…
What it says. Defiance launches an ETF focused on the autism ecosystem, appealing to advisors and investors.
“For many advisors and investors, autism is not an abstract concept,” Sylvia Jablonski, CIO of Defiance ETFs, says of the new impact-focused offering.…
What it says. Discover how financial planners earned in 2025, a piece essential for advisors looking to stay informed about industry earnings and trends.
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What it says. A successful financial planner helps clients achieve their ambitious goals of buying a home, starting a family, and making work optional.
They were in their early thirties. Tech and marketing. Solid income, good savings rate, more net worth than most people their age and the discipline to keep building it. They came to me with three things they wanted: buy a home, start a family, make work optional. Not retire early necessarily — just get to the place wh…
What it says. Learn how to respond when clients use AI to challenge your financial advice and deepen client engagement.
The traditional view of financial planning is that advisors are experts, who learn a specialized base of technical knowledge (e.g., CFP certification), and leverage that knowledge to collect information about clients' current situation and future goals and craft recommendations about what course of action clients can t…
What it says. Mariner, Savant, and Cerity have announced deals that expand practice capabilities for RIAs in California and New Mexico.
Entertainment and tax are among the additional expertise acquired by RIAs, with two deals in California and one in New Mexico.…
What it says. Bluespring Wealth has launched a dedicated RIA entity to alleviate compliance burdens for partner firms, with five partner firms transitioning into the new structure.
Five partner firms will be among the first to transition into the new structure as the platform builds scale.…
What it says. Les Smith, who played alongside future MLB stars in professional baseball, has transitioned from Edward Jones to LPL.
Les Smith, who once played alongside future MLB stars Eugenio Suárez and Nick Castellanos, says lessons from professional baseball helped fuel his transition to independent wealth management after 11 years at Edward Jones.…
What it says. Altruist is expanding its offerings by adding alternative investments from Blackstone, KKR, and others to its custodian platform.
The indie RIA-focused custodian adds alternatives from Blackstone, KKR, and others in a fully digital workflow with no custody fees at launch…
What it says. RIAs face a June 2 deadline to comply with updated SEC rules for incident response plans and vendor oversight, as smaller firms must update their cybersecurity protocols.
Smaller advisory firms face a Wednesday deadline to comply with updated SEC rules requiring incident response plans and stricter vendor oversight for data breaches. June 2, 2026 As smaller firms comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s changes to Regulation S-P, experts are warning reps to ensure their inci…
What it says. CW Advisors is expanding its presence in California by acquiring Catalina Capital and targeting high-net-worth growth across the Western US.
The Osaic subsidiary targets Southern California with its Catalina Capital deal, adding another foothold as it pursues high-net-worth growth across the Western US.…
What it says. Andrew Left, a Citron Research founder and activist short seller, has been found guilty of securities fraud scheme.
Convicted by an LA jury on 13 of 17 counts, the Citron Research founder and activist short seller now is now facing a statutory 25-year federal prison sentence.…
What it says. Ground Control is entering the UK golf market with its Arena Wealth deal, marking its second transaction in under two years.
The deal marks Ground Control's second UK transaction in under two years as US wealth platforms race to stake out overseas territory.…
What it says. Wellington-Altus CEO Shaun Hauser discusses the importance of a strong advisor culture for RIA growth, not just capital.
Investors' tendency to choose external goalposts can seriously impact their odds of long-term success – and they might not even know it.…
What it says. Mary Chapman discusses leadership strategies for a $500M advisory firm in this episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast.
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 492nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast is Mary Chapman. Mary is the chief operating officer of Cummings Wealth Management Group, a hybrid advisory firm based in Charleston, South Carolina, that oversees $500 million in assets under management…
What it says. InvestmentNews highlights challenges faced by plan fiduciaries with the DOL's new 401(k) proposal.
“We fear that it will be ‘open season’ from the plaintiffs’ bar on plan fiduciaries who are early adopters of alternative investments,” said Tim Collins, a partner at Duane Morris.…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews discusses tax planning for business sellers prior to liquidity events.
The sale or transfer of a business requires years of advance preparation. Financial advisors offer tips for making sure business sellers stick the landing.…
What it says. Firms continue to attract talent from larger entities to fuel rapid expansion.
Firms continue to attract talent from larger entities to fuel rapid expansion.…
What it says. New Edward Jones-Gallup research also reaffirms the value that working with an advisor brings.
New Edward Jones-Gallup research also reaffirms the value that working with an advisor brings.…
What it says. Citadel loses SEC fight as appeals court upholds IEX options trading speedbump
One firm controls 30% of options volume – and just lost this one…
What it says. Industry groups want tweaks to DOL's 401(k) fiduciary proposal
IRI, SIFMA, and MFA are requesting targeted clarifications on how annuities and alternative assets fit under the Labor Department's proposed fiduciary safe harbor.…
What it says. Breakaway from RIAs? Dynasty CEO warns next wave of advisor exits will be from consolidators
Dynasty Financial Partners CEO Shirl Penney says private equity-backed RIA roll-ups are beginning to resemble the wirehouses advisors originally left — and could spark a new cycle of breakaways as alignment and independence erode.…
What it says. Morgan Stanley could see wealth management boost from SpaceX IPO: Analyst
Mega-IPOs are back and advisors are preparing their clients for takeoff.…
What it says. Cleveland-based wealth manager Evoke adds veteran-founded Service Academy Capital Management to its ultra-high-net-worth division, Evoke.
The Cleveland-based wealth manager adds veteran-founded Service Academy Capital Management to Evoke, its UHNW division.…
What it says. Advisors face another oil price jump as Iran's move to stop negotiations with the U.S. sends oil prices climbing.
Iran’s move to stop negotiations with the U.S. sent oil climbing after weeks of falling prices amid negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.…
What it says. Powell warns of political pressure on Fed that could destroy public trust, affecting central bank credibility.
The former Fed chair, now a sitting governor, says politicizing the central bank risks eroding its credibility with the American people.…
What it says. Berkshire Hathaway's $6.8 billion housing bet through its acquisition of Taylor Morrison signals the company's return to major deals.
Greg Abel's first major deal signals that Berkshire's acquisition machine is back – and housing is the opening move.…
What it says. Potomac launches a new retirement plan offering that gives advisors direct access to workplace plan assets.
The firm's new retirement plan offering gives financial advisors direct access to workplace plan assets via self-directed brokerage accounts.…
What it says. Wellington-Altus CEO Shaun Hauser discusses the importance of a strong advisor culture for RIA growth, not just capital.
Shaun Hauser says entrepreneurial advisors are moving for belonging – not compensation – and there's data to back him up.…
What it says. This article discusses the four key risks to retirement security, including sequence of returns and long-term care costs, which are particularly relevant for high-net-worth clients.
Journal of Financial Planning: June 2026 Chris Heye, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of Whealthcare Planning (www.whealthcareplan.com) and Whealthcare Solutions. NOTE: Click on the image below for a PDF version. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Discuss this article with fellow FPA Members through FPA's Knowledge Circles. FEEDB…
What it says. Altruist, a corporate RIA platform, is planning to launch a new service this year, offering financial advisors innovative solutions for their clients.
Welcome to the June 2026 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Altruist is planning to laun…
What it says. Retirees should be particularly wary of inflation, as their portfolios may not keep pace with rising costs, potentially jeopardizing their financial security.
Whether you’ve booked a flight, picked up groceries, or put gas in your car, you know that inflation is roaring again. Over the one-year period through April 2026, the Consumer Price Index notched a 3.8% increase from the year before, nearly double the Federal Reserve’s 2.0% target. Most recently, transportation-relate…
What it says. This guide provides essential information for private company employees considering a tender offer, including tax implications and strategies.
If you’re an employee at a private company and you’ve heard whispers about a tender offer, you might be wondering: What exactly is a tender offer? Should I participate? How will it affect my taxes? At Brooklyn Fi, we’ve guided hundreds of clients through these transactions. This guide will break down everything you nee…
What it says. Charles Schwab is reportedly planning to offer advisory services to wealthier clients, potentially competing with RIAs who use Schwab as their custodian.
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that amidst reports that Charles Schwab is moving to boost its provision of advisory services to wealthier clients (potentially putting them in competition with RIAs that seek similar clients and use …
What it says. Research reveals the gap between financially secure and insecure has widened since 2022.
Research reveals the gap between the financially secure and insecure has widened since 2022.…
What it says. Most 401(k) investors are sticking with target date funds, but older ones are switching to a more personalized approach.
New ICI research shows savers approaching retirement are most likely to ditch the glide path for a more personalized approach.…
What it says. Giannis Antetokounmpo advises athletes to keep their financial advisors, lawyers, and agents independent.
The Milwaukee Bucks superstar, who expects to become a billionaire, says athletes should keep their financial advisors, lawyers, and agents independent from one another as wealth management firms increasingly target services to pro athletes.…
What it says. Cboe plans to launch extended sessions for about 20 names including Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple.
The exchange plans to launch extended sessions for about 20 names, including Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple, on July 13.…
What it says. Raymond James picks up a $2.8B team of 24 advisors, while LPL and NewEdge expand their advisor headcount.
The largest move was the latest firm switch for a Commonwealth Financial Network team.…
What it says. Nine in 10 advised investors would allocate to private markets on a strong recommendation, but most haven't had that talk yet.
A new survey finds nine in 10 advised investors would allocate to private markets on a strong recommendation – but most haven't had that talk yet.…
What it says. Delaware Chancery dismisses stockholder suit over Vista's $4.6B take-private with KKR.
KKR, Elephant, and the founder dodged control-group claims – here's why it stuck.…
What it says. RIAs are broadening their ETF lineups, adding funds at a steady clip with real assets and active managers leading the charge.
New AdvizorPro data analysis reveals advisors are adding funds at a steady clip, while defense, commodities, and international equity quietly take share.…
What it says. Fidelity reports that 401(k) and IRA savings rates hit records in Q1 2026.
Data covering 54 million retirement accounts show workers saving through market turbulence, with stock plans coming into their own as an investing tool.…
What it says. California and New York propose tax clawback measures for Trump's anti-weaponization fund.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and New York's Alex Bores target Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund with full clawback tax proposals targeting resident recipients.…
What it says. A recent report highlights high client satisfaction but low referral rates among advisors, suggesting areas for improvement in practice management.
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What it says. GDP growth and PCE inflation data are below expectations, impacting advisor strategies.
“This morning’s GDP numbers were very disappointing, with only a 1.6% increase in the first quarter,” said Chris Zaccarelli of Northlight Asset Management.…
What it says. Kitces and Carl discuss challenges in engaging the disengaged spouse of a client couple, offering insights for financial advisors.
In modern financial planning, there is an increased emphasis on engaging both partners in a client couple; reasons for this range from better understanding the household’s goals, ensuring everyone is heard equitably, and retaining one partner in the event of a disaster. Yet the reality for many couples is that financia…
What it says. Wealth managers share their outlooks for the second half of the year.
Wealth managers weigh in with their second half outlooks as stocks march higher into the summer months.…
What it says. Discover America's top wealth management teams in this year's ranking.
Presenting this year’s 5-Star Wealth Management Teams with strategic growth and expansion…
What it says. Learn about SpaceX’s unique index fund and its implications for passive investors.
Float mechanics, competing methodologies, and a flurry of rule rewrites mean passive investors face wildly unequal SpaceX exposure.…
What it says. The wealthiest investors are quietly reshuffling their portfolios for permanent uncertainty, according to a UBS report.
The wealthiest investors on earth are quietly reshuffling portfolios for permanent uncertainty, not just another rough patch.…
What it says. Goldman Sachs ETF platform has reached a milestone and is boosting demand for active funds.
New BCG report finds AI and geopolitical fragmentation reshaping the wealth management industry at an accelerating pace…
What it says. Gryphon Wealth is choosing full independence over aggregators, explaining the case for going it alone and what they're building next.
“We want to be focused on the active end where we can provide real solutions to investors,” said Bryon Lake of Goldman Sachs Asset Management.…
What it says. Jamie Dimon signals up to $20 billion acquisition for JPMorgan, despite geopolitical risks and elevated asset prices.
Traders will be able to connect their own third-party AI agents to the brokerage platform.…
What it says. Merit hires ex-Edelman and Verdence executives for a leadership initiative with ClientWise, emphasizing the importance of talent.
After two decades inside Wells Fargo, the Jacksonville-based RIA explains the case for going it alone — and what they're building next.…
What it says. Robinhood is launching AI-powered trading for the retail market, connecting traders with third-party AI agents.
The bank's outspoken CEO says it's scanning for deal targets even as geopolitical risks and elevated asset prices cloud the outlook.…
What it says. Envestnet's Bill Crager wants to fix tech's disconnection dilemma, focusing on virtual family office platforms and Ai-native CRM.
CFO Doug Moore and EVP of financial planning Sarah Mouser will both work remotely for Merit. “I think the RIA of the future goes after talent wherever it is and tries to get people together when it makes sense,” says Merit's Alex Hansen.…
What it says. Mega-IPOs could trigger billions in passive fund rebalancing as index rules accelerate benchmark entry.
Virtual family office platform Strad and Ai-native CRM slant are also supporting centralization for advisors with newly inked partnerships.…
What it says. Raymond James welcomes a new advisor from JP Morgan, and LPL attracts another advisor trio from D.A. Davidson.
Meanwhile, Raymond James' employee arm welcomes a $550 million advisor from JP Morgan, and LPL attracts another advisor trio from D.A. Davidson.…
What it says. Kitces discusses inverting the typical estate planning timeline for childfree clients, focusing on long-term care and defense strategies.
The typical estate planning process entails inviting clients to decide what will happen to their wealth when they are no longer alive (i.e., "who inherits what"), and the selection of individuals who can make financial and health care decisions on their behalf in the event they are incapacitated (whether due to acciden…
What it says. JLens managing director discusses Meta shareholders demanding antisemitism transparency report ahead of today's vote.
JLens managing director speaks to InvestmentNews ahead of today’s Meta vote.…
What it says. Schwab is expanding its Wealth Advisory offerings to 30 offices by 2027, positioning itself as a competitive alternative to traditional RIAs.
Schwab drops bomb that four Schwab Wealth Advisory branches were in pilot, succeeded wildly, and now -- boom -- 30 SWA offices will be up and running by 2027 as 'core' offering and opening new battle fronts with classic RIAs it serves | RIABiz…
What it says. Micron above $1T, SpaceX-Tesla merger talk electrify markets, but Dow misses out on 130th birthday bonus.
Chip rally and speculation about the upcoming IPO have led to a busy post-holiday record for S&P while Nasdaq gains.…
What it says. $58B RIA bets on estate planning to lock in clients across generations.
$58B RIA is giving advisors a structured toolkit to capitalize on the wealth transfer era.…
What it says. Most Americans are at risk of outliving their retirement savings, new research warns.
People are living longer, but new research warns that many may outlive their savings.…
What it says. Private credit in perspective with senior industry leader Mark Goldberg.
Bruce this week speaks with Mark Goldberg, who has worked as a senior executive with Royal Alliance Associates, now Osaic, Carey Financial and Griffin Capital Securities about the current market for alternative investments, including private loan and BDC funds.…
What it says. Patrick Lonergan, founder of Vital Wealth, discusses how to earn premium planning fees by demonstrating hard-dollar tax savings for business owner clients.
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 491st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast is Patrick Lonergan. Patrick is the founder of Vital Wealth, an RIA based in Clinton, Iowa, that generates $2.5 million in annual advisory fee revenue for approximately 100 client households. What's uniq…
What it says. Financially aligned couples often hide secrets from each other, according to Fidelity data.
Most partners feel financially aligned, but Fidelity data reveals significant gaps in communication and transparency.…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Why your tech stack is set to revolutionize wealth management, if you embrace it
According to Flyer Financial Technologies, rising portfolio complexity is exposing the limits of legacy infrastructure and widening the gap between automation and reality…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Oct 13, 2025 | CFP Connections (Chicago) E7 | Guest: Kevin Keller, CAE, CEO, CFP Board
Chuck’s recording LIVE at The CFP Connections Conference in Chicago. In this segment, Chuck catches up with Kevin Keller, CAE, CEO, CFP Board to discuss: 👉 Conference Wrap Up…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Oct 13, 2025 | CFP Connections (Chicago) E6 | Guest: Lisa Davis, Chief Program Officer, CFP Board
Chuck’s recording LIVE at The CFP Connections Conference in Chicago. In this segment, Chuck catches up with Lisa Davis, Chief Program Officer, CFP Board to discuss: 👉 Diving into the CFP Board’s new survey about women & wealth!…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Oct 13, 2025 | CFP Connections (Chicago) E5 | Guest: April Rudin, CEO, The Rudin Group
Chuck’s recording LIVE at The CFP Connections Conference in Chicago. In this segment, Chuck catches up with April Rudin, CEO, The Rudin Group to discuss: 👉 Industry thought leader, April Rudin, just wrote THE book on Wealth Management!…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Oct 13, 2025 | CFP Connections (Chicago) E4 | Guest: Dr. Preston Cherry, Founder & President, Concurrent Wealth Management
Chuck’s recording LIVE at The CFP Connections Conference in Chicago. In this segment, Chuck catches up with Dr. Preston Cherry, Founder & President, Concurrent Wealth Management to discuss: 👉 How to use a book to communicate your message and value prop.…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Oct 13, 2025 | CFP Connections (Chicago) E3 | Guest: Blake Pinyan, Senior Financial Planner, Anchor Bay Capital
Chuck’s recording LIVE at The CFP Connections Conference in Chicago. In this segment, Chuck catches up with Blake Pinyan, Senior Financial Planner, Anchor Bay Capital to discuss: 👉 From college grad to partner at an RIA firm in < 5 years!…
What it says. Learn how to design a scalable Paid Time Off policy for your first hire and beyond in an advisory firm setting.
For many advisory firm owners, deciding how much time to take away from work is largely a personal choice shaped by client needs, business demands, and personal priorities. But once a firm hires employees with their own need to step away from time to time, Paid Time Off (PTO) becomes much more than an individualRead Mo…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Oct 13, 2025 | CFP Connections (Chicago) E2 | Guest: Erin Koeppel, JD, Managing Director, Government Relations and Public Policy Counsel, CFP Board
Chuck’s recording LIVE at The CFP Connections Conference in Chicago. In this segment, Chuck catches up with Erin Koeppel, JD, Managing Director, Government Relations and Public Policy Counsel, CFP Board to discuss: 👉 CFP Board policy priorities for 2026…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Oct 13, 2025 | CFP Connections (Chicago) E1 | Guest: Liz Miller, 2025 Chair of the CFP Board
Chuck’s recording LIVE at The CFP Connections Conference in Chicago. In this segment, Chuck catches up with Liz Miller, 2025 Chair of the CFP Board to discuss: 👉 What is the CFP Board doing to help elevate women in the planning profession?…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Why your tech stack is set to revolutionize wealth management, if you embrace it
Deloitte’s annual FSI Predictions report maps eight structural shifts across wealth management, banking, insurance and payments.…
What it says. ARTICLE SOURCE: InvestmentNews - Economic outlook hits lowest point in nearly four years as confidence crumbles
Gallup index falls to -45 even as Conference Board's leading indicator edges up in April.…
What it says. Understanding the nuances of private company equity is crucial for advisors working with HNW clients, especially those involved in start-ups or early-stage investments.
Let’s not confuse the promise of money with actual money. Key takeaways: Private company equity is not cash; it is a high-risk, illiquid asset that may never become money. The big decisions happen earlier than most employees realize: exercising, taxes, QSBS, leaving the company, and tender offers all require planning. …
What it says. Consistency is key to success, even in seemingly impossible tasks like Kobe Bryant's intense pre-Olympic training regimen.
As of today, I’ve published 500 blog posts online since January 2017. That’s slightly more than 1 per week. Given this, I wanted to discuss the biggest lessons I’ve learned from this and how they can help you. If there were one idea that I could bestow upon anyone who wants success in life, it’s—consistency beats every…
What it says. A personal story that resonates with the challenges and excitement of winning awards, applicable to client conversations about setting goals and achieving success.
When I was in the eighth grade, I was invited to an awards ceremony that was like the Oscars for our junior high school. Each subject matter would have a few nominees that would be vying for one award, and I was nominated for three of these categories. I had never won any type of trophy in my life, so I was excited to …
What it says. Understanding the median home prices and income requirements for young adults to afford a home can help advisors provide better estate planning advice.
Years ago, people worried about the rapidly escalating cost of a college education. So, parents started saving. Even the government got involved eventually with the creation of Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and 529s. That all seems so Boomer now—or at least Gen X. The housing crisis in our country makes the task…
What it says. Kindness can have unexpected positive consequences, even when recipients are unaware of the gesture's impact, according to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.
December 12, 2022 3 min read Kindness Can Have Unexpectedly Positive Consequences People who engage in random acts of kindness may not fully recognize the impact of their behavior on others By Amit Kumar edited by Laura Helmuth & Daisy Yuhas Chanelle Nibbelink Scientists who study happiness know that being kind to othe…
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