Best and Worst Individual Annuity Companies: J.D. Power, 2025
By Michael S. FischerOverall satisfaction with these firms fell this year, driven largely by new clients, new research finds.
October 16, 2025
How RIA Owners Can Fund Growth While Keeping ControlMinority investments can be a good option for mid-career advisors looking to scale, Michael Belluomini says.
October 15, 2025
This Estate Tax Filing Mistake Can Cost Clients MillionsPortability between spouses is a powerful legal construct in estate planning, but it does not apply automatically.
October 10, 2025
Levine, Slott: Retirees’ Taxes May Rise — or NotJeff Levine and Ed Slott argue that the odds are good, but nobody has a policy crystal ball.
October 08, 2025
The Case for a 50/30/20 Retirement PortfolioProtected income should be viewed as an asset class, according to research by Michael Finke and Jason Fichtner.
October 08, 2025
How to Build Advisor Trust in AINot all advisors are interested in using the technology, but many firm leaders see widespread adoption as essential.
October 02, 2025
Wealthy Clients’ New Demand for Advisors: Reduce Their Tax BillNearly 70% of affluent clients expect tax planning, but only 47% of advisors offer it, a new paper finds.
October 01, 2025
Stocks Seem High? Carson's Detrick Sees 'Nice Values Out There'No, this isn't 1929 — current prices are justified and more growth is coming, the strategist predicts.