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Wealthtech

Behind GeoWealth’s Latest $38M Funding Round

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There is growing demand for private market allocations, especially among less wealthy clients who historically haven’t had access to them.

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Industry News

LPL’s Stock Price Sinks as Commonwealth Deal Closes

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NASAA Proposes New Marketing Guidelines

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Women Advisors Now Make Up 24% of Workforce. There’s a Long Way to Go

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Investing Strategies

Can Buffered ETFs Reshape Portfolio Management?

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Defined-outcome funds took in more than $8 billion during the first half of 2025.

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Investing Strategies

Smart investing strategies and perspectives from thought leaders.

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Krispy Kreme’s Suddenly Irresistible. What to Do When Clients Crave Meme Stocks

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Apollo, Ares to Open Professional Sports Investments to Retail Clients

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Playing the Benchmarking Game With Allan Roth

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Defense ETFs Surge Amid Wartime Buildups

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Financial Planning

AI Set to Play More of a Role in Investment Selection

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Many advisors see AI as a big influencer in their jobs in the future, and one researcher expects the technology to be acting as a fiduciary in a few years.

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Practice Management

Maintaining Client Relationships During Off-Hours

The growing expectation that clients should be able to get in touch with their advisors at a moment’s notice can disrupt vacations.

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Financial Planning

Women Stand to Inherit Trillions of Dollars. They’re Still Underserved

Targeted marketing and tailored communication can build loyalty.

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Industry News

Treasury Delays Anti-Money-Laundering Rule to 2028

Finalized last summer, the proposal intends to address issues like terrorist financing and foreign corruption in America’s advisory industry.

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Practice Management

When it Comes to Succession Planning, Start Early

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Succession can be an intensive and emotional process

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Industry News

Bonsai With Clients? Here Are Advisors’ Favorite Pastimes

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Golfing and camping topped the list, according to a recent AdvizorPro survey.

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Practice Management

M&A Just Broke More Records. But What Happens to Clients?

The RIA industry made 102 deals in the second quarter of 2025, according to Echelon Partners.

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Industry News

Vanguard Made a Single Acquisition. Now, It’s Getting Sued

The complaint alleges Vanguard acted in bad faith by thwarting certain business deals post-acquisition.

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Practice Management

Referrals Are Still King, Even In the Era of AI

Growth across the RIA industry remains robust, but AI helps top performers stand apart from the crowd, according to a new Schwab report.

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Practice Management

Actionable advice and frameworks for financial advisors to build larger more durable businesses.

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States With the Highest AUM Potential Per Advisor
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Record RIA Growth Is Great. Here’s the Catch
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Why Black Americans Save Less and How Advisors Can Help
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What Will It Take to Get More Advisors Volunteering?

Wealthtech

What iCapital’s $820M Funding Means for Private Markets

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The firm said the funding will go toward acquisitions and tech innovation.

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