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The Great Wealth Transfer’s Not Just About the Money

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With generational wealth momentum poised to put $124 trillion in motion, financial advisors face opportunities and challenges.

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Schwab Eyes Financial Advice as Cash Sweeps Dry Up

The online brokerage has long relied on bank revenues, like cash-sweep programs, but executives are now leaning into wealth management.

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The Vanguard Patent Shaking Up the Fund Industry

Nearly 50 years ago, Vanguard disrupted the investing world by launching the first index fund for individual investors. Now comes the sequel.

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Client Assets Rebound on Strong Referral Strategies

Assets under management for RIAs rebounded sharply last year, and not just because of the markets’ blistering performance.

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Dual-Share Classes Are Coming. Why It Matters.

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More than 50 asset managers have asked the Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to create dual share classes of mutual funds.

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Nasdaq to Open New Office on ‘Y’All Street’

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The operator of the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index will establish a new regional headquarters in Dallas.

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The RIA Industry Is Getting Younger. Not Your Average Advisor

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As Americans’ wealth and demand for professional advice grows, the clock is ticking for firms to find new recruits.

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