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AUM Fees May Shrink Next Year. Do Advisors Care?

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Clients with more than $10 million can expect to pay just 66 basis points on their assets in 2026.

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Behind the SEC’s WhatsApp Crackdown

The SEC has dished out more than $3 billion in fines regarding off-channel communications, with another 11 firms getting dinged this week.

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Fiduciary Ad Campaigns May Be Hitting Home

More than 6 in 10 retail clients said they are now considering paying for professional advice, according to research from Cerulli.

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Creative Planning’s Peter Mallouk on Record Stores and Capitalism

Peter Mallouk experienced digital disruption firsthand in his career. Tech advancements will continue to upend the RIA industry as well.

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Becoming a Pro Athlete Is Hard Work. So Is Managing Their Finances.

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An athlete’s income is generally earned quickly, and their careers can end just as fast.

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More Than 75% of Advisors Will Work off Fees by Next Year

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Commission-based compensation structures are used by just 23% of advisors today, according to a Cerulli report.

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The Real Problem Behind Succession Planning

The realities of an aging advisor demographic — combined with intense interest in RIA businesses from buyers — are changing the game.

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