Estate Planning Isn’t Just for Lawyers

A widely cited 2022 Spectrem Group study revealed that 93% of clients sought estate planning advice from their financial advisors—yet less than one in four (22%) felt they were receiving…

401(k) Real Talk Episode 163: August 13, 2025

Open and honest conversation about alts in 401(k), ChatGPT on private equity, the future of cold calling and more. Source link

&Partners Lures Second Commonwealth Team in as Many Weeks

&Partners, a St. Louis-based hybrid broker/dealer launched by David Kowach, the former president and CEO of Wells Fargo Advisors, has recruited another advisor team from Commonwealth Financial Network, in the…

11 Investment Must Reads for This Week (Aug. 12, 2025)

JP Morgan Lays Groundwork for Alts in Model Portfolios “The investment manager also listed four new investment themes that didn’t appear in a previous version of its records filed with…

Dynasty and Abacus Enter Equity Swap Agreement

Dynasty Financial Partners has entered into an equity swap agreement with Abacus Global Management, a publicly traded alternative asset originator and manager that specializes in life insurance products.  As part…

FSI: New Jersey Advisors May Leave State Over Independent Contractor Rule

More than six out of 10 New Jersey-based financial advisors would consider leaving the state if its Department of Labor & Workforce Development finalizes a rule changing its independent contractor…

Intra-Family Loans: A Strategy for Wealth Transfer

With soaring home prices and interest rates not easing, more clients are asking how they can help their children or grandchildren afford that first home. One strategy that’s increasingly being…

RIA Edge Podcast: Stan Gregor on Summit Financial’s Growth

Explosive growth doesn’t happen by accident. It’s fueled by intentional partnerships, strategic resources, and cultural alignment. In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong sits down with…

Centralization: Key to RIA Efficiency and Growth

As our industry continues to evolve from a collection of small lifestyle practices into complex, growing businesses, more firms are seeking efficiency and scalability wherever they can find it. Each…

Florida Man Arrested for $600K Fraud Targeting Haitian Investors

Authorities arrested a Florida man for allegedly swindling over $600,000 from 11 investors, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. James claimed Marc Henry Menard’s three-year securities fraud scheme…

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