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What 529 plan savers should watch in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 29, 2025
What 529 plan savers should watch in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill

The big, beautiful bill's expansions to existing 529 plan rules, along with proposed "Trump accounts," could eventually give a bigger boost for parents investing for their kids' education.

By Leo Almazora
Rising demand for guaranteed retirement income: Survey
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 29, 2025
Rising demand for guaranteed retirement income: Survey

Advisors confirm the findings of a recent Nuveen survey that showed an uptick in demand for guaranteed income in retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why the off-channel comms problem is far from solved
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 28, 2025
Why the off-channel comms problem is far from solved

Despite a lighter regulatory outlook and staffing disruptions at the SEC, one compliance expert says RIA firms shouldn't expect a "free pass."

By Leo Almazora
How much do affluent clients love fee-based planning?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 28, 2025
How much do affluent clients love fee-based planning?

The model has surged in popularity thanks to its fiduciary appeal, but the show is far from over for no-fee and commission-based arrangements.

By Leo Almazora
Rethink cybersecurity disclosure rule, SIFMA urges SEC
FINTECH MAY 27, 2025
Rethink cybersecurity disclosure rule, SIFMA urges SEC

The industry group and other financial associations called out risks from premature disclosures, overreporting, and bad actors weaponizing the rule's requirements.

By Leo Almazora
Gen AI gathers momentum as wealth firms scale digital plans
FINTECH MAY 27, 2025
Gen AI gathers momentum as wealth firms scale digital plans

New Broadridge survey reveals surge in AI investments, with a third of respondents expecting a payoff within six months.

By Leo Almazora
One CEO's fight against deceptive index return reports
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2025
One CEO's fight against deceptive index return reports

Mark Hebner says reporting problem is deeply entrenched in investment community.

By Chris Davis
How financial advisors might be fumbling the greatest wealth transfer in history
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2025
How financial advisors might be fumbling the greatest wealth transfer in history

The future of wealth is young and female, but Lori Van Dusen says the industry still hasn’t gotten the memo.

By Chris Davis
Most Americans expect to face higher prices for at least four years
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 26, 2025
Most Americans expect to face higher prices for at least four years

And that’s going to add extra burden to debt-stressed households.

By Steve Randall
Financial advisors reflect on a wild first half ahead of Memorial Day weekend
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2025
Financial advisors reflect on a wild first half ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Wealth managers look ahead to a relaxing long weekend after being put to the test so far in 2025.

By Gregg Greenberg
As Memorial Day approaches, study shows debt worsens PTSD for veterans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2025
As Memorial Day approaches, study shows debt worsens PTSD for veterans

Nine out of 10 veterans polled, including one-third of younger respondents, see debt as a silent battle for dignity in the years after military service.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers see Roth conversions as bright side of market volatility
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2025
Wealth managers see Roth conversions as bright side of market volatility

However unwelcome, a drop in stock prices could be the opportune time for a Roth conversion, according to financial advisors.

By Gregg Greenberg
As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?
FINTECH MAY 21, 2025
As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?

Integrated Partners President Andree Mohr highlights due diligence around data, CRM integration, and advisor training as key steps in firms' adoption journey.

By Leo Almazora
Trump loses patience as SALT block stymies GOP tax bill
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2025
Trump loses patience as SALT block stymies GOP tax bill

The president urged Republicans repping high-tax states including New York to accept a $30,000 deduction cap for now, but the holdouts remain dug in.

By Bloomberg
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2025
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey

Two-thirds of direct indexing users expect to ramp up adoption, particularly in the high-net-worth space, though many still face operational barriers.

By Leo Almazora
Coming advisor shortfall has advisors turning to AI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 19, 2025
Coming advisor shortfall has advisors turning to AI

Enterprising wealth managers are already using AI technology to get a leg up on the competition as a talent shortfall in the industry looms.

By Gregg Greenberg
'I emoted a little bit': JPMorgan's Dimon owns remote-work blowup, stands firm on RTO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 15, 2025
'I emoted a little bit': JPMorgan's Dimon owns remote-work blowup, stands firm on RTO

The Wall Street giant's CEO defends its office-first policy while others argue for remote flexibility, especially for working mothers.

By Leo Almazora
Luxury brands are suffering but high-net-worth clients still spending, advisors say
EQUITIES MAY 15, 2025
Luxury brands are suffering but high-net-worth clients still spending, advisors say

First quarter earnings from LVMH, Burberry and other posh brands were down, but advisors don't see their HNW clients changing their spending or investing habits.

By Gregg Greenberg
What should RIAs have on their regulatory radar right now?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 14, 2025
What should RIAs have on their regulatory radar right now?

With a new regime at the SEC, Savvy Wealth's Lisandra Wilmott speaks out on ongoing and unfolding risks around off-channel communications, AI, and private market investments.

By Leo Almazora
Gen Z need financial advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 14, 2025
Gen Z need financial advice

DIY investing is now the norm but advisor says there is an opportunity for clients to provide life advice

By Chris Davis