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Fixed income is back, but the role of bonds is evolving
EXPERT ADVICE APR 01, 2026
Fixed income is back, but the role of bonds is evolving

Fixed income is delivering yield again, but its real value lies in how advisors rethink its role in managing risk, income, and portfolio balance

By Brian Kovack, Esq.
Private credit isn’t breaking. It’s being tested.
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 31, 2026
Private credit isn’t breaking. It’s being tested.

In this article, Chris Vizzi explains why redemption queues, software exposure, and negative headlines reflect liquidity mechanics and sentiment more than broad solvency issues.

By Chris Vizzi, CFP®
Keep It in the Family: Retaining Clients’ Heirs in the Great Wealth Transfer
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 30, 2026
Keep It in the Family: Retaining Clients’ Heirs in the Great Wealth Transfer

As trillions of dollars move from parents to their children, many advisors are quietly losing the next generation

By Stan Gregor
Smart money moves: Tax strategies for life's biggest transitions
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 26, 2026
Smart money moves: Tax strategies for life's biggest transitions

Advisors share strategies to reduce tax drag on wealth transfers, divorce and retirement income.

The Rise of Multi Family Offices: Independence, Complexity, and Sophistication
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 25, 2026
The Rise of Multi Family Offices: Independence, Complexity, and Sophistication

As wealth becomes more complex, ultra-high net worth families are quietly moving away from traditional private banks. In this insightful piece, Thomas Ruggie reveals why independent multi-family offices are fast becoming the go-to solution for those seeking truly unbiased, integrated, and sophisticated financial guidance.

By Thomas Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®
From Fragmented to Fit: Building an Integrated System for Clients’ Financial Health
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 25, 2026
From Fragmented to Fit: Building an Integrated System for Clients’ Financial Health

Why advisors should replace patchwork planning with a cohesive financial roadmap.

By Stan Gregor
The Great Wealth Transfer Is a Defining Moment for RIAs
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 17, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer Is a Defining Moment for RIAs

Rob Howland explains why the Great Wealth Transfer will reward RIAs who listen, educate, and guide families through complexity - not those who simply chase more assets.

By Rob Howland
 Pay yourself first: Structuring wealth to regenerate itself
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 13, 2026
Pay yourself first: Structuring wealth to regenerate itself

Turn every paycheck into a quiet engine of future wealth.

By Andrew Samalin, CFP®, EA, CDFA®
Financial literacy as a path to opportunity
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 13, 2026
Financial literacy as a path to opportunity

Financial literacy isn’t just about dollars and cents - it’s about choices, confidence, and control.

By David Pickler
Prospecting Can Be Fun: How not to become “the Roth IRA guy”
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 13, 2026
Prospecting Can Be Fun: How not to become “the Roth IRA guy”

If prospects see you as “that Roth IRA guy,” it’s time to change your approach. Learn how Todd Bryant, CFP®, wins clients by simply showing up where he truly belongs.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
The Great Wealth Transfer: What Advisors Are Missing and How to Get It Right
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 04, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer: What Advisors Are Missing and How to Get It Right

As trillions quietly shift from aging clients to their heirs, many advisors are looking the wrong way. This piece reveals the hidden risks in your own book and how to turn the Great Wealth Transfer into multi‑generational growth.

By Jeffrey DeHaan, CFP®
Small and Mid-Cap Investing: Finding Quality in the Middle Market
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 03, 2026
Small and Mid-Cap Investing: Finding Quality in the Middle Market

Discover why portfolio manager Darnel Bentz believes small- and mid-cap investing doesn’t have to be a wild ride. Learn how a focused, quality-first approach can tap into powerful growth while helping to keep volatility in check

By Darnel Bentz 
Retirement Is Not a Number: Rethinking the Way We Plan for Life After Work
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 27, 2026
Retirement Is Not a Number: Rethinking the Way We Plan for Life After Work

Too many retirement plans are built around a single savings target. In reality, longevity, healthcare costs, market volatility, and evolving personal goals demand a far more flexible approach. A durable retirement strategy is not about hitting a number. It is about building a plan that can adapt to life’s twists and turns.

By Tori Samuel 
Passing on Values, Not Just Assets: The Strategic Power of Philanthropy for Multi-generational Wealth Advisors
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 25, 2026
Passing on Values, Not Just Assets: The Strategic Power of Philanthropy for Multi-generational Wealth Advisors

When wealth spans generations, the toughest challenges aren’t about markets or tax codes- they’re about people. In this insightful piece, Lana E. Hock, CFP®, ChFC®, CDFA®, QPFC reveals how intentional philanthropy can become a powerful “training ground” that engages heirs, aligns family values, and strengthens multigenerational wealth stewardship.

By Lana E. Hock, CFP®, ChFC®, CDFA®, QPFC
How AI Is Transforming Advisor Client Relationships
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 23, 2026
How AI Is Transforming Advisor Client Relationships

Advisors reveal how AI boosts efficiency, sharpens insight and deepens every client conversation

18 Touchpoints a Year — How I Think About Client Communication (Without Overdoing It)
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 13, 2026
18 Touchpoints a Year — How I Think About Client Communication (Without Overdoing It)

What’s the real reason clients switch advisors? Todd Bryant, CFP®, shares how 18 thoughtful touchpoints a year can quietly build trust, loyalty, and confidence.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
Why advisors are rethinking how clients actually make financial decisions
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 12, 2026
Why advisors are rethinking how clients actually make financial decisions

Even the most technically flawless financial plan can fail—because markets aren’t the real wildcard. Behavior is. As growth pressures rise, advisors are rethinking traditional planning models to better reflect how clients actually make financial decisions.

By Lana E. Hock, CFP®, ChFC®, CDFA®, QPFC
Empowering Advisors: Building an Advisory Model That Endures
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 10, 2026
Empowering Advisors: Building an Advisory Model That Endures

Active listening is the foundation for generating better outcomes

By Stan Gregor
Selling a practice: What advisors get wrong and how to prepare
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 04, 2026
Selling a practice: What advisors get wrong and how to prepare

Beyond scale: key factors that drive practice value and ensure a smooth transition.

By Garrett Taylor, CRPC®
Divorce is not a loss leader – it’s a discipline
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 03, 2026
Divorce is not a loss leader – it’s a discipline

In this powerful piece, Andrew Samalin, principal & CCO at Samalin Wealth, reveals how treating divorce as a true financial discipline can protect clients, strengthen your advisory practice, and turn a moment of upheaval into a foundation for long-term stability.

By Andrew Samalin, CFP®, EA, CDFA®