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Expect Congress To Introduce SECURE 3.0 Next Year, Industry Insiders Say

The third SECURE package will focus on further increasing Americans' access to retirement accounts, they say.
Don't Make Year-End IRA Contributions, Ed Slott Says. Roths Are Better

Roth accounts lead to a one-year tax hit but are better savings vehicles for the long run, the retirement planning guru said.
Inflation Is Up. Is It Time For TIPS?

Some advisors say TIPS portfolio allocations are always good for long-term planning.

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Is The Dream Of A Florida Retirement Over?
By Ben Mattlin
Advisors assess the aftermath of recent hurricanes on America's favorite retirement destination.
What Really Makes A Good Successor?
By Philip Palaveev
If you think you've got a successor for your business, ask yourself these questions first.
Talking Identity Theft And Tax Return Fraud
By Susan Theder
Clients might not know their risks. Here's why you should take the lead in the discussion.
Do You Have Three-Tool Players?
By Ross Levin
Wealth managers must have some combination of technical skills, relationship skills and attention to detail.
Business Models Of The Future
By Evan Simonoff
Advisory firms will start to look different over the next few years
How Smaller Custodians Might Gain Market Share
By Steve Garmhausen
Four giants rule, but the ground beneath their feet is shifting.
Keeping Mum About Switching Firms
By Barbara Herman and Joshua Tomolak
If word gets out too early that you're moving, it could lead to catastrophe.

Sponsors Insights: Can Strategic Asset Location Lessen The Impact Of Tax Friction
By Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Key points: Tax friction (or the reduction of returns due to taxes) can have a significant impact on wealth over time, and proactive asset location is essential to minimize this...
Clients' Experience Hinges On Engaged Listening
By Matt Halloran
Engaged listening gives clients the space to form a deeper relationship with you.
New York Can Show The U.S. How To Build More Housing
By Conor Sen
The city's rezoning plan is a step toward addressing severe shortages and gives the YIMBY movement a success that it can build on.
RIAs Should Focus On Local Community For Organic Growth
By Justin Wells
Plenty of organic growth can be found close to home if advisors know how and where to look.
What Should Be In An End-Of-Year Client Review?
By Bryce Sanders
Reviews send the message that you are paying attention and doing your job.

The Power Of Holistic Wealth Management For High-Net-Worth Individuals
By Russ Alan Prince
Bryan Bibbo of JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management discusses why a holistic approach is crucial for managing wealth for high-net-worth individuals.
Buffett Gives $1.14 Billion In Berkshire Shares To Charities
By Alexandre Rajbhandari
Buffett is donating Berkshire Hathaway shares to four family foundations as part of a charitable pledge.
Billionaire Salinas' Stock Is Trapped In Bizarre Trading Halt
By Carolina Wilson, Michael O'Boyle
The bulk of Ricardo Salinas Pliego's $10.5 billion wealth is tied up in a company poised to plunge in value.
Quant Hedge Fund AQR Is Cutting Income Tax Bills For Wealthy Clients
By Justina Lee
With its new tax-optimization product, the firm wants to go beyond offsetting capital gains.
This $25 Million Flatiron Penthouse Features A Gold Dome
By Sarah Rappaport
The apartment is spread over the top two floors of the beaux arts Sohmer Piano building.

Mubadala Acquires CI Financial For $12.1B, Reshaping Wealth Management
By Mark Hurley
The acquisition is transformative for the industry.
Will Bessent's Old Trump Jokes Make His Treasury Job Tricky?
By Jonathan Levin
Here's what the hedge fund manager said about his priorities before he became the leading contender for the role.
BlackRock Pays $12 Billion To Catch Up In Private Credit
By Chris Hughes
Boss Larry Fink is at it again, splashing out on an alternative asset manager. It's risky, but he can afford it.
The Fed's Next Big Policy Rethink Needs Rethinking
By Bill Dudley
The upcoming monetary policy framework review addresses some, but far from all, of the right questions.
Trump's Impossible Economics
By Jim O’Neill
With Donald Trump apparently preparing to follow through on his promises of mass deportations, tax cuts and tariffs, it is only a matter of time before his supporters are disappointed.

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