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OCT 18, 2016

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Micro 401(k) boom places advisors at the center of retirement plan growth
Micro 401(k) boom places advisors at the center of retirement plan growth

As SECURE 2.0 and state mandates drive micro 401(k) plan adoption, advisors are set to play a bigger role in helping small businesses navigate retirement solutions.

Advisors prize AI's potential for productivity gains, improved advice
Advisors prize AI's potential for productivity gains, improved advice

More than three-fifths of surveyed advisors see generative AI as an efficiency booster, though many are still concerned about data privacy and lack of tech integration.

Edward Jones, Franklin Templeton beef up SMA menus amid industry growth
Edward Jones, Franklin Templeton beef up SMA menus amid industry growth

The new offerings, including managed options on Franklin's canvas platform, come as managed account assets surge in the US to hit $13.7 trillion.

Advisor moves: RBC, Steward Partners add elite advisors from Goldman, Truist
Advisor moves: RBC, Steward Partners add elite advisors from Goldman, Truist

Meanwhile, Raymond James bolstered its employee advisor arm with an industry veteran who previously oversaw $750 million at Stifel.

DOGE cuts risk bogging down push to implement Trump’s tax breaks
DOGE cuts risk bogging down push to implement Trump’s tax breaks

Staffing shortfalls, new policies, and increased demand for clarity create potential speed bumps for tax planning and compliance.

SPONSORED How advisors can build for high-net-worth complexity

Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

SPONSORED RILAs bring stability, growth during volatile markets

Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.