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ETF assets top $11 trillion as advisors drive record growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 15, 2025
ETF assets top $11 trillion as advisors drive record growth

Wirehouses and RIAs drive record ETF asset growth, fueling a surge in active and fixed-income strategies amid a changing regulatory landscape.

By Leo Almazora
Silver sets new record; should advisors add to client portfolios?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 15, 2025
Silver sets new record; should advisors add to client portfolios?

The price of silver broke a record this week, previously set in 1980. Nevertheless, not all advisors are convinced now is the time to buy the precious metal.

By Gregg Greenberg
Amid growing complexity for advisors, Integrated Partners president urges simplification
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2025
Amid growing complexity for advisors, Integrated Partners president urges simplification

With platform technology and investment options multiplying, Andree Mohr argues a streamlined "right thing for the right people" approach is the way forward.

By Leo Almazora
October is perfect for Financial Planning Month
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2025
October is perfect for Financial Planning Month

October is traditionally a scary month for stocks, but it's also Financial Planning Month. And for good reason, financial advisors explain.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors handicap the race between gold and Nvidia
EQUITIES OCT 10, 2025
Advisors handicap the race between gold and Nvidia

Gold and shares of AI chipmaker Nvidia are flying so far in 2025 and advisors are being asked by clients how long those runs can last.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors react to Goldman report showing alternative use rising with wealth
ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2025
Advisors react to Goldman report showing alternative use rising with wealth

A report released by Goldman Sachs Asset Management this week shows alternative adoption directly related to wealth, and more Millennials getting on board.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors say Merrill legal loss in OpenArc case shifts RIA balance of power
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2025
Advisors say Merrill legal loss in OpenArc case shifts RIA balance of power

A federal court judge denied Merrill Lynch’s temporary restraining order request last month against breakaway RIA team OpenArc, leaving advisors more empowered than ever.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why the way most investors think about portfolio diversification is ‘deeply flawed’
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2025
Why the way most investors think about portfolio diversification is ‘deeply flawed’

Venn at Two Sigma’s Chris Carrano tells InvestmentNews a rethink is required

By Steve Randall
Americans sustain charitable giving amid uncertainty, with donor-advised funds leading the way
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 09, 2025
Americans sustain charitable giving amid uncertainty, with donor-advised funds leading the way

Charitable giving holds steady despite market volatility, with donor-advised fund users leading in grant amounts, recurring gifts, and support for urgent needs.

By Leo Almazora
You client's tax brackets just changed – here's what the IRS just announced
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 09, 2025
You client's tax brackets just changed – here's what the IRS just announced

Capital gains, standard deductions, tax brackets changes offer planning opportunities.

By Matthew Sellers
Bessent touts drop in deficit-to-GDP ratio, sees tax-refund wave
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2025
Bessent touts drop in deficit-to-GDP ratio, sees tax-refund wave

The Treasury secretary talked up fiscal progress following latest CBO estimate showing a $1.8 trillion budget gap for this fiscal year.

By Bloomberg
How one RIA firm is redefining professional development for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2025
How one RIA firm is redefining professional development for advisors

Wealthspire Advisors’ “Find Your People” program empowers both new and seasoned advisors with tailored mentorship, personal branding, and a culture of authentic growth.

By Leo Almazora
Is now the best time to buy a new home?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2025
Is now the best time to buy a new home?

Home sales have stalled due to high mortgage rates and high prices. Advisors discuss whether Fed rate cuts will unlock the market.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors see inflation contained, still sunny on client outlooks despite market uncertainty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2025
Advisors see inflation contained, still sunny on client outlooks despite market uncertainty

While recession fears linger, advisors report confidence in client retirement readiness and anticipate benefits from recent tax reforms.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh in on the benefits of options as a hedge against concentrated stock risk
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2025
Advisors weigh in on the benefits of options as a hedge against concentrated stock risk

Options are a prime tool for advisors to hedge a client's concentrated stock risk, yet they are not always utilized. Here's why.

By Gregg Greenberg
CFA Level I pass rate drops to 43% as AI models ace final exam
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2025
CFA Level I pass rate drops to 43% as AI models ace final exam

Results from August fall below those seen in May and February as AI models pass the hardest level of exam in minutes.

By Bloomberg
Foundation for Financial Planning unveils curriculum for aspiring advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2025
Foundation for Financial Planning unveils curriculum for aspiring advisors

Serving with Purpose curriculum offers flexible formats and applied learning to help advisors support clients facing financial challenges.

By Leo Almazora
How financial advisor is fueling Orioles pitcher's comeback season
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2025
How financial advisor is fueling Orioles pitcher's comeback season

MLB starter credits Socium Advisors with helping manage his taxes, investments and training costs as the right-hander prepares for a pivotal 2026 season.

By Andrew Cohen
How advisor firms can attract 'the most entrepreneurial and outspoken generation yet'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2025
How advisor firms can attract 'the most entrepreneurial and outspoken generation yet'

Wealth managers need talent more than ever and Gen Z members need jobs. Here's what it takes to bring the two parties together.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why RIA succession planning is different for women advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2025
Why RIA succession planning is different for women advisors

Female financial advisors are navigating a succession landscape filled with unique challenges, from finding like-minded successors to balancing emotional ties and business realities.

By Leo Almazora