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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
IRS shakeup: Social Security chief Frank Bisignano named CEO as Bessent keeps commissioner role
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2025
IRS shakeup: Social Security chief Frank Bisignano named CEO as Bessent keeps commissioner role

The federal tax agency is bringing in its first-ever chief executive as it continues to grapple with leadership turnover, workforce shortages, and technology upgrades

By Leo Almazora
Financial planning checks the right career boxes for women, CFP Board says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2025
Financial planning checks the right career boxes for women, CFP Board says

With women currently making up a one-fourth minority of all CFP professionals, new research reveals how highlighting values and busting myths can help move the needle.

By Leo Almazora
Family wealth conversations: UBS experts share strategies that work
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2025
Family wealth conversations: UBS experts share strategies that work

How to have constructive talks regarding wealth, values, legacy.

By Steve Randall
Going beyond traditional wealth management is in demand says JPMorgan Private Bank
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 02, 2025
Going beyond traditional wealth management is in demand says JPMorgan Private Bank

William Sinclair tells InvestmentNews about the bank’s new lifestyle offering

By Steve Randall
How RIA is advising those laid off by ExxonMobil
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 02, 2025
How RIA is advising those laid off by ExxonMobil

As oil giant cuts 2,000 jobs overseas, advisor explains how the $3 billion firm helps oil-sector employees navigate severance, pensions, Exxon stock and NUA tax strategies.

By Andrew Cohen
Independent broker-dealers outgrowing RIAs, captive BDs amid industry consolidation
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2025
Independent broker-dealers outgrowing RIAs, captive BDs amid industry consolidation

Cerulli research sees major acquisitions and mergers drive growth in the IBD channel, with advisors increasingly drawn to independence and scale.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock debuts AI-powered commentary tool for advisors, lands Morgan Stanley as first client
ALTERNATIVES OCT 02, 2025
BlackRock debuts AI-powered commentary tool for advisors, lands Morgan Stanley as first client

Wall Street giant becomes the first to adopt BlackRock’s new AI-powered Auto Commentary, designed to help advisors deliver more personalized portfolio insights.

By Leo Almazora
How AI is transforming the financial planning profession
FINTECH OCT 01, 2025
How AI is transforming the financial planning profession

Industry leaders discuss how AI is streamlining financial planning, expanding access to advice, and raising new questions about trust and ethical use.

By Leo Almazora