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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®
Uncertainty Is Not the Enemy. It Is the Entry Fee.
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 28, 2026
Uncertainty Is Not the Enemy. It Is the Entry Fee.

Most investors wait for markets to “feel safe” before putting money to work—and that’s exactly when opportunity has passed. Discover why uncertainty isn’t a threat to your wealth, but the price of long-term returns.

By Chris Vizzi, CFP®
The great wealth transfer isn’t an event – it’s a process
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 27, 2026
The great wealth transfer isn’t an event – it’s a process

The great wealth transfer isn’t a one-time windfall—it’s a decades-long process. Peter Disch reveals how advisors can stay indispensable by planning with both today’s clients and tomorrow’s heirs in mind.

By Peter V. Disch, CFP®
Staying Disciplined When Markets Get Loud
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 20, 2026
Staying Disciplined When Markets Get Loud

When markets get loud, discipline- not predictions, makes the difference. Darnel Berntz shares how probability, planning, and process help investors stay on course through volatility.

By Darnel Bentz 
Winning the Next Generation of Wealth Clients
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 20, 2026
Winning the Next Generation of Wealth Clients

Top advisors, Stan Gregor, CEO of Summit Financial LLC, and Todd Bryant, Founding Partner of Signature Wealth Partners, share proven strategies for legacy planning, family trust, and next-gen engagement.

Protecting Client Assets in the Age of AI
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 15, 2026
Protecting Client Assets in the Age of AI

AI isn’t just helping advisors work smarter—it’s also arming fraudsters with frighteningly convincing tools. Jeffrey DeHaan reveals how advisors can stay one step ahead to protect client wealth, identity, and trust in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

By Jeffrey DeHaan, CFP®
Protecting Aging Clients: A Personal Reflection on Diminished Capacity and Financial Exploitation
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 14, 2026
Protecting Aging Clients: A Personal Reflection on Diminished Capacity and Financial Exploitation

When aging clients begin missing details or making unusual requests, what should an advisor do? Jeffrey DeHaan shares real-world lessons and a step-by-step approach to safeguarding vulnerable investors without leaving advisors to navigate the risks alone.

By Jeffrey DeHaan, CFP®
The Escalator and the Yo-Yo — How I Set Client Expectations in Volatile Markets
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 13, 2026
The Escalator and the Yo-Yo — How I Set Client Expectations in Volatile Markets

When markets feel like a roller coaster, your expectations can make or break your investing experience. Todd Bryant, CFP®, shares a simple “escalator and yo-yo” visual that helps clients stay calm, focused, and invested for the long term.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
Challenging 60/40 and hype-driven themes
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 08, 2026
Challenging 60/40 and hype-driven themes

A veteran adviser pushes back on default portfolio rules and buzz-fueled bets.

By Rob Howland
Why a purpose-driven practice has become a durable advantage in wealth management
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 07, 2026
Why a purpose-driven practice has become a durable advantage in wealth management

At a moment when confidence in institutions is fragile, wealth advisors who lead with a clear purpose—and live it consistently—are finding that trust still compounds.

By David Pickler