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If Elected, Harris Might Let SALT Cap Expire, Cetera Exec Says

Congressional Democratic leaders have been trying to eliminate or increase the cap since 2017.
B. Riley Confirms Talks On Asset Deals To Cope With Debt Burden

The Los Angeles-based broker-dealer confirmed it's in talks to sell a majority stake in Great American Group.
Will Fed Rate Cuts Make Fixed Annuities Less Desirable?

Fixed annuity rates have already started to decrease in anticipation of Fed cuts, advisors say.

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Too Much Of A Good Thing?
By Philip Palaveev
High profits are going to force the RIA culture to change in unsettling ways.
How The Wealth Effect Spawned A Soft Landing
By Evan Simonoff
Economic narratives keep shifting as the market cycles get longer.
What's Going On In Your Conversations?
By Mitch Anthony
Any good talk with clients should involve their inner story. Don't disregard it.
Four Types Of Financial Bubbles And Their Implications
By Dambisa Moyo
Two factors can serve as early warnings of where and when a financial-market bubble might burst, and whether it will hurt...
Foundations And Real Estate Donations
By Jeffrey D. Haskell
While some dismiss the idea of donating real estate, there can be good reasons.
Backdoor Twists And Mega Turns
By Daniel F. Rahill
Despite shifting political winds, Roth IRA conversions currently still offer high-income clients ways to protect retirement...
Climb The Wealth Ladder And Serve The Ultra-Affluent
By John J. Bowen Jr.
Legacy planning services represent a major way to attract and serve the ultra-wealthy.

Americans Have A New Piggy Bank To Raid--Their Houses
By Conor Sen
Home equity loans are beginning to look more attractive after fading into irrelevance after the financial crisis.
10 Expressions You Should Never Use With Clients
By Bryce Sanders
It may be a witty comment to you, but your clients may take it the wrong way.
When More Competitors Means Less Competition For Wealthy Clients
By Jerry D. Prince and Russ Alan Prince
Competition only decreases for those wealth managers who are well attuned to the progressing seismic shift in the private wealth industry and take steps to capitalize on these changes.
Sponsored Content: The Crucial Role Of Technology-Enhanced Client Communication
By Paul Lofties, Catherine McBreen
The findings of a recent survey offer clues and lessons for how advisors can best use tech to reach out to clients.
Donor-Advised Funds In Philanthropic Planning
By The American College of Financial Services
With DAFs, donors can distribute grants to their favorite charities over time, effectively pre-funding years of giving with assets from a single high-income event.

How 1-ClickTrade Technology Will Revolutionize ETF Trading
By Russ Alan Prince
Anthony Flores of 1-ClickTrade discusses their new fintech application, which is designed to transform ETF investing by streamlining the trading process.
NYC Cheers Billionaire Daughters Chasing Grand Slam Tennis Glory
By Francesca Maglione
Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro have set the stage for a potential all-American championship match.
Older Clients' Charitable Vehicles Require Extra Tax Planning
By Jeff Stimpson
You should make sure your clients are giving the right way for tax efficiency.
When More Competitors Means Less Competition For Wealthy Clients
By Jerry D. Prince and Russ Alan Prince
Competition only decreases for those wealth managers who are well attuned to the progressing seismic shift in the private wealth industry and take steps to capitalize on these changes.
Accelerating The Growth Of Tomorrow's Wealth Management Industry Leaders
By Russ Alan Prince
Elevation Point serves as a value-aligned growth partner to independence-focused advisors and RIAs.