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BlackRock, J.P. Morgan Asset Back Dynasty Financial At $800M Valuation

Dynasty won backing from two Wall Street powerhouses as it looks to accelerate growth.
Planners Aghast Over CFP Board's Controversial 'Perfect Job' Ad Campaign Depicting Sleeping Teen

Advisors worry the campaign will attract slackers and possibly turn away investors.
DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Be Tied Up In Courts For Years, Former DOL Official Says

Voters in this year's elections may be the ones who ultimately decide the rule's fate.

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The High Cost Of Luring Business
By Jennifer Lea Reed
With up-front money for job-hopping advisors hitting highs, advisory firms are finding new ways to compete.
Synthetic Equity, The Sugar Substitute
By Philip Palaveev
At a time real equity is becoming expensive, how do you share your firm's ownership?
How To Handle Clients' Election Anxiety
By Susan Theder
Elections make people nervous. But these five strategies will help you calm clients.
Under The Microscope
By Ross Levin
We're constantly looking at our own firm to consider what we do right and wrong.
The Link Between Giving And Wellness
By Hannah Shaw Grove
Studies show that generosity can boost happiness and overall well-being.
High Earners Should Halt Pre-Tax 401(k) And IRA Contributions
By Ed Slott
We need to stop thinking about minimums when it comes to retirement plan distributions.
Facing Your Worst Critic: Yourself
By Hannah J. Moore
When a professional in my online forum spoke about feeling imposter syndrome, it turned out she had company.

Sponsor Insights: How To Help Clients Avoid The Potential Trap Of Single-Stock Positions
By Columbia Threadneedle Investments
If left unmanaged, equity awards in company stock may lead to concentrated positions that put clients' wealth at risk.
Tax Planning--Just Like Old Times
By Eric Reiner
It's been a while since so much uncertainty shrouded year-end tax planning.
America's Flood Insurance System Requires Urgent Fixes
By Mark Gongloff
More and more homeowners lack coverage they can't afford or aren't even aware they need.
Harvard Rejects Are Alive And Well Down South
By Conor Sen
The Northeast's elite universities are failing local students. It's time to stanch the outflow of young people from the region.
Sponsored Content: Franchise Freedom: Unique Schwab model supports practice scale
By Joanne Cleaver
Independence isn’t always the same thing as freedom...

Navigating Workplace Transformation In The Post-Pandemic Era
By Russ Alan Prince
To build and sustain a healthy working environment, it's essential to be intentional about your culture
New Firm Offers Advisors A Gateway To Serving Ultra-Rich
By Karen DeMasters
The Family Office Resource Group will offer family-office solutions to advisors and other financial professionals.
Workday Billionaire 'Bored Silly' Of Retirement Chases A Third IPO
By Biz Carson
Dave Duffield hopes to complete an IPO hat trick with HR software for the financial services industry.
Tom Brady Will Sell Watches And Memorabilia In $11 Million Auction
By James Tarmy
The Super Bowl-winning quarterback and broadcaster will sell watches and sports memorabilia at Sotheby's.
JPMorgan Client Who Lost $50 Million Fortune Amid Dementia Is Denied Trial
By Tom Schoenberg
The once-wealthy client, whose portfolio crumbled, lost a legal battle seeking to recoup his fortune.

Historical Returns In Fed Rate-Cut Cycles May Hold Clues To Sector Performance Next Year
By Dave Sheaff Gilreath
As advisors anticipate the impact of the new Fed rate-cut cycle on client portfolios, many will probably rely on the conventional wisdom that cyclicals are likely to benefit the most.
How To Think About The Surprising U.S. Jobs Data
By Mohamed A. El-Erian
September's labor market report shows economists are missing important drivers of U.S. strength.
Just When We Recalibrated, Another Shock Arrived
By Jeffrey J. Roach
The economy will likely grow above trend for yet another quarter or two. However, risks are rising for 2025.
America's Protectionist Policies Are Backfiring
By Anne O. Krueger
Unilateral US tariffs and economic sanctions have only raised prices for American consumers.
How My Hard Economic Landing Forecast Went Wrong
By Bill Dudley
But keep the champagne on ice. We're not in the clear just yet. The key to avoiding a recession lies in the labor market.

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