Why younger clients are trading parlays for prediction markets and calling it investing
Advisors stress-test allocations for market drops, but the bigger threat to a client's wealth usually sits outside the portfolio entirely
Automation, niche focus and smarter regulation will decide which advisory practices scale and which stall, writes Brian Kovack
Advisors chase asset transfer, but the next generation decides whether the relationship survives it too
ERISA Investment Fiduciary Philip Chao says most retirement plans use target date funds as a one-size-fits-all default that ignores individual circumstances
A structured financial plan doesn't just prepare clients for the future, it transforms how they respond to the present.
Todd Bryant of Signature Wealth Partners on vanishing pensions, SECURE Act 2.0, and what clients really want to know.
In an era of AI euphoria and market FOMO, getting back to basics with fixed income may be the most contrarian and most important move advisors can make.
AI can personalize at scale, but without trust, it falls flat.
Most firms think they are ready for the ultra high net worth market. Most are not.
Advisors who wait for a wealth event to introduce themselves to the next generation are already too late.
More clients want their wealth to do something. The advisor's job is to help them figure out exactly what that means and build a plan around it.
The retention gap isn't about returns. It's about relationships you never built
The first instinct of a surviving spouse is often to act fast. The advisor's job is to pump the brakes and hold the course
Cybersecurity is often framed as a technology problem. In my experience, the biggest vulnerabilities rarely sit inside a server room
Hear how top advisors are rethinking practice management with smarter technology, dynamic planning, and scalable systems that free up more time for personalized advice.
The numbers matter less than you think. In volatile markets, the advisor who shows up, listens, and stays calm will outlast the one who just manages portfolios
“Wall Street is building dynamite and charging clients a fortune when they buy it,” one executive said.
Some advisors are focused on moving assets. The families who trust us are worried about something far more important
Divorce is a financial inflection point, not just a legal one and wealth managers need to be part of the process from day one
