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Editorial summary. Learn how to manage and grow retirement accounts more efficiently, supporting clients through various life changes and market conditions.
Retirement planning gets more defensive
Editorial summary. Allianz Life is expanding tools to help financial professionals balance growth potential with greater downside control for investors nearing retirement.
Who builds the income when the pension disappears?
Editorial summary. Dan Biagini of American Equity explores how advisors are adapting retirement income strategies in a changing market, including the impact of pension declines and interest rate resets.
From saving to spending: Using annuity solutions to address retirement income complexity for clients
Editorial summary. Dan Biagini of American Equity discusses how advisors are building retirement income in a changing landscape, including the decline of pensions and reset interest rates.
Advisor moves: LPL lands UBS veteran as &Partners grows by $1.6 billion
Editorial summary. Mega-RIA picks up $250M advisor, while three firms head for &Partners.
BofA: Wealthy Americans bet on private markets, family firms as $124T transfer accelerates
Editorial summary. BofA: Wealthy Americans bet on private markets, family firms as $124T transfer accelerates.
Why direct indexing stopped being optional
Editorial summary. Fidelity is expanding its ETF share options, joining a fast-moving industry shift after SEC cleared the way.
Top Female Financial Advisors in the US: $100M Club
Editorial summary. Fidelity is expanding its ETF share options, joining a fast-moving industry shift after SEC cleared the way.
Is a Client Who Fired Their Financial Advisor a Red Flag? What Advisors Should Know | Morningstar
Editorial summary. Clients who have fired their financial advisor are not inherently a red flag, but they do require a slightly different approach in client conversations.
Young Financial Advisors Want Mentorship Over Sales
Editorial summary. Young financial advisors are prioritizing training and professional development over sales, according to a recent research report from the Wealth Management EDGE conference.
Ultra-wealthy families turn inward as geopolitical anxiety rises
Editorial summary. Edward Jones adds JPMorgan to its retirement plan lineup, targeting the underserved small business 401(k) market.
Edward Jones adds JPMorgan to retirement plan lineup amid widening small business push
Editorial summary. Wirehouse vets target founders navigating liquidity events with a new fiduciary firm in San Francisco.
Your Practice. Your Vision. Your Call.
Editorial summary. OpenArc taps retirement industry veteran Kevin Crain as strategic consultant.
$3.5B UBS breakaway team launches RIA Beacon Coast Partners
Editorial summary. After SpaceX, more mega-IPOs are on deck. This is what advisors should know
Sen. Warren presses Trump on Social Security retirement age threat
Editorial summary. Why high-net-worth clients need to rethink time, health, and wealth
Wealth managers explain why there is more to legacy planning than moving money
Editorial summary. Wealth managers explain why family values and history are crucial components of legacy planning.
Wealth management is going institutional, but what does that mean for your clients?
Editorial summary. Wellington Management's Christina Kopec Rooney discusses the impact of institutional wealth management on RIAs.
The Social Security Reformer - Interactive Tool
Editorial summary. The 'Reformer' interactive tool helps advisors and clients understand Social Security reform options to ensure the program remains solvent for future generations.
Can Equity Investments Help Social Security’s Finances? – Center for Retirement Research
Editorial summary. A new proposal suggests investing Social Security trust fund assets in equities to help finance the program, raising questions about potential returns and debt repayment.
New Growth Equation
Editorial summary. This research report reveals how high-net-worth investors actually find, evaluate, and choose their financial advisors, challenging common assumptions about advisor selection.
AIA Hong Kong Launches HNW Savings Plan with Legacy Planning Arrangement - Hubbis
Concern. No specific consumer concern mentioned.
Advisor move. Insurance agents can continue to offer savings plans and legacy planning arrangements to HNW clients.
Dealmakers hold their nerve on M&A despite tariff turbulence, Deloitte finds
Editorial summary. RIA dealmaking continues to hold its pace, with two firms announcing moves targeting first responders and West Coast growth.
Wealth managers race to put AI leaders in place as technology reshapes the industry
Editorial summary. Two RIA firms have announced deals adding over $1.2 billion in combined assets, targeting first responders and West Coast growth.
Mariner, Mission Wealth add scale with deals adding over $1.2 billion in combined assets
Editorial summary. Two RIA firms have announced deals adding over $1.2 billion in combined assets, targeting first responders and West Coast growth.
SEC orders $10 billion RIA, founder to pay $2.1 million over profit-sharing conflicts
Editorial summary. Foundations Investment Advisors and its CEO have agreed to pay fines for undisclosed conflicts of interest.
Social Security retirement trust fund may be depleted in 2032, new trustees report finds
Editorial summary. The Social Security retirement trust fund may be depleted in late 2032, according to the new SSA trustees report, impacting full benefits for retirees.
Hightower expands family office services for ultra-high-net-worth clients
Editorial summary. Hightower expands its services for ultra-high-net-worth clients, including institutional investment consulting and advanced planning.
Growing To $350M AUM By Putting Client Cash Flow At The Center Of The Planning Process: #FASuccess Ep 493 With David Mozeika
Editorial summary. David Mozeika, founder of an RIA managing $350M in assets, shares how he puts client cash flow at the center of his planning process to grow his practice.
Robinhood pushes direct-to-advisor model in RIA referral program
Editorial summary. Robinhood is expanding its RIA referral program, offering a mobile app-based client-to-advisor match pipeline with a 25% revenue share and $250,000 client minimum.
How billion-dollar RIAs are reshaping the US wealth management landscape
Editorial summary. New data from FINTRX shows that breakaway teams and mergers & acquisitions are reshaping the US wealth management landscape, with Wisconsin emerging as a significant player.
Los grandes capitales y miembros family office con inversiones offshore y cuentas en paraísos fiscales, tributando cero, compran empresas zo
Concern. Family office investors engaging in offshore and tax-haven investments, potentially avoiding their fiduciary responsibilities to shareholders.
Home | Absolute Engagement
Editorial summary. Discover how Absolute Engagement can help you better understand and engage with your HNW clients, improving their satisfaction and referrals.
Resources | Absolute Engagement
Editorial summary. Access our latest research report to understand high-net-worth client sentiments, signals, and their impact on engagement, growth, and loyalty.
Here's How Much Financial Planners Earned in 2025
Editorial summary. Discover how financial planners earned in 2025, a piece essential for advisors looking to stay informed about industry earnings and trends.
The Most Vulnerable Room in Financial Planning - by Scott
Editorial summary. A successful financial planner helps clients achieve their ambitious goals of buying a home, starting a family, and making work optional.
Mariner, Savant, Cerity announce deals, expanding practice capabilities
Editorial summary. Mariner, Savant, and Cerity have announced deals that expand practice capabilities for RIAs in California and New Mexico.
Bluespring Wealth launches dedicated RIA entity to take compliance burden off partner firms
Editorial summary. Bluespring Wealth has launched a dedicated RIA entity to alleviate compliance burdens for partner firms, with five partner firms transitioning into the new structure.
Former Detroit Tigers prospect moves from Edward Jones to LPL
Editorial summary. Les Smith, who played alongside future MLB stars in professional baseball, has transitioned from Edward Jones to LPL.
Altruist opens private markets to independent advisors' clients
Editorial summary. Altruist is expanding its offerings by adding alternative investments from Blackstone, KKR, and others to its custodian platform.
RIAs Scramble To Meet Reg S-P Compliance Deadline
Editorial summary. RIAs face a June 2 deadline to comply with updated SEC rules for incident response plans and vendor oversight, as smaller firms must update their cybersecurity protocols.
CW Advisors adds California RIA in latest western push
Editorial summary. CW Advisors is expanding its presence in California by acquiring Catalina Capital and targeting high-net-worth growth across the Western US.
Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal
Editorial summary. Ground Control is entering the UK golf market with its Arena Wealth deal, marking its second transaction in under two years.
The most expensive investing mistake has nothing to do with markets
Editorial summary. Wellington-Altus CEO Shaun Hauser discusses the importance of a strong advisor culture for RIA growth, not just capital.
Getting Your (Virtual) Team’s Best Work Through Steward Leadership On The Growth Path To $500M: #FASuccess Ep 492 With Mary Chapman
Editorial summary. Mary Chapman discusses leadership strategies for a $500M advisory firm in this episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast.
Advisor moves: DayMark lands $820M Morgan Stanley team, Perennial recruits Edward Jones advisor
Editorial summary. Firms continue to attract talent from larger entities to fuel rapid expansion.
Wealth does not necessarily mean financial fulfillment, which most Americans say they lack
Editorial summary. New Edward Jones-Gallup research also reaffirms the value that working with an advisor brings.
Citadel loses SEC fight as appeals court upholds IEX options trading speedbump
Editorial summary. Citadel loses SEC fight as appeals court upholds IEX options trading speedbump
Breakaway from RIAs? Dynasty CEO warns next wave of advisor exits will be from consolidators
Editorial summary. Breakaway from RIAs? Dynasty CEO warns next wave of advisor exits will be from consolidators
Morgan Stanley could see wealth management boost from SpaceX IPO: Analyst
Editorial summary. Morgan Stanley could see wealth management boost from SpaceX IPO: Analyst
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach
Editorial summary. Cleveland-based wealth manager Evoke adds veteran-founded Service Academy Capital Management to its ultra-high-net-worth division, Evoke.
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet
Editorial summary. Berkshire Hathaway's $6.8 billion housing bet through its acquisition of Taylor Morrison signals the company's return to major deals.
Wellington-Altus CEO: RIA growth hinges on culture, not just capital
Editorial summary. Wellington-Altus CEO Shaun Hauser discusses the importance of a strong advisor culture for RIA growth, not just capital.
Beyond Sequence of Returns: The Four Risks to Retirement Security
Editorial summary. This article discusses the four key risks to retirement security, including sequence of returns and long-term care costs, which are particularly relevant for high-net-worth clients.
Altruist Plans To Launch A New Corporate RIA (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – June 2026)
Editorial summary. Altruist, a corporate RIA platform, is planning to launch a new service this year, offering financial advisors innovative solutions for their clients.
How Much Should Retirees Worry About Inflation? | Morningstar
Editorial summary. Retirees should be particularly wary of inflation, as their portfolios may not keep pace with rising costs, potentially jeopardizing their financial security.
Client Satisfaction Is High, but Referrals Are Low: Report
Editorial summary. A recent report highlights high client satisfaction but low referral rates among advisors, suggesting areas for improvement in practice management.
Family offices are losing faith in the dollar and bracing for a world that stays broken, UBS reveals
Editorial summary. The wealthiest investors are quietly reshuffling their portfolios for permanent uncertainty, according to a UBS report.
Goldman Sachs ETF platform hits milestone, boosted by demand for active funds
Editorial summary. Gryphon Wealth is choosing full independence over aggregators, explaining the case for going it alone and what they're building next.
Robinhood just made a bold move into AI-powered trading for the retail market
Editorial summary. Jamie Dimon signals up to $20 billion acquisition for JPMorgan, despite geopolitical risks and elevated asset prices.
Why Gryphon Wealth chose full independence over aggregators
Editorial summary. Merit hires ex-Edelman and Verdence executives for a leadership initiative with ClientWise, emphasizing the importance of talent.
Schwab drops bomb that four Schwab Wealth Advisory branches were in pilot, succeeded wildly, and now -- boom -- 30 SWA offices will be up and running by 2027 as 'core' offering and opening new battle fronts with classic RIAs it serves | RIABiz
Editorial summary. Schwab is expanding its Wealth Advisory offerings to 30 offices by 2027, positioning itself as a competitive alternative to traditional RIAs.
Earning Premium Planning Fees By Demonstrating Hard-Dollar Tax Savings For Business Owner Clients: #FASuccess Ep 491 With Patrick Lonergan
Editorial summary. Patrick Lonergan, founder of Vital Wealth, discusses how to earn premium planning fees by demonstrating hard-dollar tax savings for business owner clients.
Prudential Financial Stock - Weekly outlook with earnings and sector themes ahead - AD HOC NEWS
Concern. The individual is looking for earnings and sector themes related to Prudential Financial.
Advisor move. Advisor can discuss potential investment opportunities with the client.
Michael Burry sees a $3 trillion problem with SpaceX
Editorial summary. Michael Burry flags $3 trillion valuation concern with SpaceX IPO, raising questions about founder-driven company risk and concentrated-stock exposure for HNW investors.
The union behind California’s billionaire tax is blinking, but Gavin Newsom wants to inflict total defeat
Editorial summary. California billionaire tax faces union opposition despite $118M donor campaign led by Sergey Brin; Newsom pushes for passage, raising stakes for HNW tax planning.
‘Money can make you happy’: My wife and I have no heirs, but we’re making the world a better place by giving it away
Editorial summary. A couple with no heirs explores philanthropic giving as a way to create meaning and impact in their community.
Mick Ralphs (Bad Company) passed at 81, leaving a $10M estate in uncertainty: he wasn’t married, and his girlfriend Susie could get nothing.
Concern. The author expresses concern about the lack of estate planning, suggesting it can lead to conflict and uncertainty.
Advisor move. There is an opportunity for advisors to educate clients on the importance of comprehensive estate planning.
What a $7.5 million net worth still gets wrong about financial planning
Concern. The author discusses gaps in financial planning for high net worth individuals, suggesting areas where they might be underinsured.
Advisor move. Advisors can highlight these gaps and offer solutions to improve their clients' financial protection strategies.
Lost in transition: Why family fortunes rarely survive the second generation, and what to do about it
Editorial summary. This article discusses the challenges of maintaining family fortunes and the importance of estate planning.
Because they have no other choice. And Social Security benefits are limited when one continues to work while collecting after eligibility.
Concern. Discuss the importance of financial planning and how to achieve economic independence with clients or prospects.
Advisor move. Suggest resources like NISA for those looking to start investing in Japan.
How To Better Help Business Owner Clients Depending On The Stage Of Their Business Journey
Editorial summary. Learn how to better assist business owner clients at different stages of their business journey.
CFP® Professional Demographics & Statistics
Editorial summary. CFP Board provides updated demographic data on CFP® professionals, including average and median age, for advisors to understand the profession better.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 6–7)
Editorial summary. A survey by CFP Board reveals that financial advisors' median income is $195,000 in 2025, with professionals earning 11% more than their peers.
NatWest’s Q1 2026 Private Banking, Wealth Operating Profit Rises https://www.europesays.com/britain/54981/ The UK banking group, which is
Concern. The author provides information about NatWest's Q1 2026 Private Banking, Wealth Operating Profit.
Best’s Market Segment Report: Japan Life Insurers’ Use of Reinsurance More Than Doubled Since 2020 - Carroll County Mirror-Democrat
Concern. The article discusses various terms related to estate planning, such as power of attorney and will drafting.
Advisor move. Advocating for comprehensive estate planning services that include these terms.
Should You Reinvest Dividends? Not Always | Morningstar
Editorial summary. This article provides valuable insights into whether and when to reinvest dividends, a topic that directly impacts investment decisions for advisors serving high-net-worth clients.
Tender Offer Guide for Private Company Employees: Selling Shares, RSUs & Stock Options (Tax Tips Included) — Brooklyn Fi
Editorial summary. This guide provides essential information for private company employees considering a tender offer, including tax implications and strategies.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 30–31)
Editorial summary. Charles Schwab is reportedly planning to offer advisory services to wealthier clients, potentially competing with RIAs who use Schwab as their custodian.
Challenges In Engaging The Disengaged Spouse Of A Client Couple: Kitces & Carl 191
Editorial summary. Kitces and Carl discuss challenges in engaging the disengaged spouse of a client couple, offering insights for financial advisors.
Long-Term Care And Estate Planning For Childfree Clients: Inverting The Timeline For Lifetime Care Defense
Editorial summary. Kitces discusses inverting the typical estate planning timeline for childfree clients, focusing on long-term care and defense strategies.
The Dangerous Allure of “Dying with Zero”
Editorial summary. The article discusses the dangers of aiming to 'die with zero' wealth, offering insights for advisors on how to better counsel their HNW clients.
Jewish values RIA pushes Meta shareholders to demand antisemitism transparency report
Editorial summary. JLens managing director discusses Meta shareholders demanding antisemitism transparency report ahead of today's vote.
Micron above $1T, SpaceX-Tesla merger talk electrify markets, but Dow misses out on 130th birthday bonus
Editorial summary. Micron above $1T, SpaceX-Tesla merger talk electrify markets, but Dow misses out on 130th birthday bonus.
Most Americans are at risk of outliving their retirement savings
Editorial summary. Most Americans are at risk of outliving their retirement savings, new research warns.
Private credit in perspective – with senior industry leader Mark Goldberg
Editorial summary. Private credit in perspective with senior industry leader Mark Goldberg.
3% of Americans over 50 have LTC insurance. THREEEEEEEE A New Option for Long-Term Care Costs www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/w...
Concern. Only 3% of Americans over 50 have LTC insurance, highlighting the need for more coverage.
Advisor move. Discuss the importance of long-term care insurance with seniors and their families.
‘We are habitually frugal’: My wife and I have money. How do we help our children without ruining their independence?
Editorial summary. Affluent parents seek strategies to help adult children financially without enabling dependency or undermining their independence.
Not just today's seniors deserve security. My kids and yours deserve security when they're seniors too. Keep the Social Security trust fund
Concern. The author emphasizes the importance of security for future generations, indicating a potential buying signal in estate planning.
Advisor move. An advisor can capitalize on this by discussing strategies to secure financial futures for younger generations.
Training Next-Gen Advisors In Business Development By Getting Really Clear About Who They Serve And How They Help: #FASuccess Ep 494 With Kristin Harad
Editorial summary. Kristin Harad discusses how to train next-gen advisors in business development by clearly defining their target market and value proposition.
Balancing Between The Art Of Serving Clients Creatively And Optimizing For Business Outcomes: Kitces & Carl 192
Editorial summary. Kitces and Carl discuss balancing personalization in financial planning with optimizing for business outcomes, relevant to RIA firms.
Cresset taps Bessemer Trust veteran to lead family office services
Editorial summary. Cresset is hiring a veteran from Bessemer Trust to lead its family office services, signaling an acceleration in talent acquisition.
RFG Advisory teams up with iCapital to expand alternatives access
Editorial summary. RFG Advisory is partnering with iCapital to offer institutional-grade solutions for structured products and private markets, meeting advisor demand.
Potomac launches SDBA solution to unlock 401(k) assets for advisors
Editorial summary. Potomac launches a new retirement plan offering that gives advisors direct access to workplace plan assets.
Carson Group bets on estate planning to lock in clients across generations
Editorial summary. $58B RIA bets on estate planning to lock in clients across generations.
Designing A (Scalable) Advisory Firm PTO Policy For Your First Hire And Beyond
Editorial summary. Learn how to design a scalable Paid Time Off policy for your first hire and beyond in an advisory firm setting.
oh, you want another "one neat trick": peter thiel's entire net worth is in a roth IRA
Concern. Awareness of tax-advantaged retirement strategies and potential loopholes used by wealthy individuals
Advisor move. Educate clients on legitimate Roth IRA strategies and contribution limits within regulatory bounds
Claude Cowork for Wealth Management: How I Manage Portfolios with AI in 2026
Concern. Wealth advisors lack clear prioritization frameworks and may not be transparent about their decision-making processes.
Advisor move. Advisors can differentiate by adopting AI-assisted prioritization tools to demonstrate systematic, transparent portfolio management to clients.
RIA moves: Steward Partners hails historic hire with $2.4B ex-wirehouse team
Editorial summary. Steward Partners has hired a $2.4B ex-wirehouse team, while MAI Capital announces another expansion in Connecticut.
Pathstone absorbs $12B Philadelphia RIA Mill Creek Capital
Editorial summary. Pathstone merges with Mill Creek Capital to create a large RIA footprint in Philadelphia.
Going the distance: America’s best wealth management teams revealed
Editorial summary. Discover America's top wealth management teams in this year's ranking.