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Why Schwab Hiked Minimum Assets to $5M for Client Referral Program

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The discount brokerage had already increased client asset minimums from $500,000 to $2 million earlier this year without any adjustments in more than two decades.

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Investing Strategies

Data Centers Are the Wizards of Alts. Here’s What’s Behind the Curtain

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Data centers have Wall Street’s attention, but there are more infrastructure opportunities behind the curtain.

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Investing Strategies

Alts Are Here. Now, It’s Time to Diversify

Equity market-neutral strategies, commodities and managed futures funds are some of Morningstar portfolio manager Amy Arnott’s top picks.

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Financial Planning

Valuation Questions Abound As Private Assets Enter 401(k)s

There’s a sizable gap between what everyday 401(k) plan investors expect from private-market valuations and the current industry standard.

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Industry News

What’s Behind the SEC’s New Crypto Proposal?

The rules aim to provide a clear framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets.

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Investing Strategies

Smart investing strategies and perspectives from thought leaders.

Financial Planning

How Advisors Can Help Clients Scratch the Sports Betting Itch Without Blowing Up Financial Plans

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A quarter of Gen Z said they view sports betting as part of their long-term plan, and more than half have reallocated funds meant for investments into sports bets.

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Industry News

Vanguard’s New Custom Model Portfolios Hope to Prove One Size Doesn’t Fit All

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Vanguard will now let advisors tailor certain models to their specific values and tax preferences.

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Industry News

The SEC’s Proposed Semi-Annual Reports Could Hide Negative Earnings

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Bad quarters would be masked by positive semi-annual reports at twice the rate as good quarters, according to a Bloomberg report.

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Practice Management

Actionable advice and frameworks for financial advisors to build larger more durable businesses.

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Client Withdrawals Can Outpace Organic Growth if RIAs Aren’t Careful Enough
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AI May Not Replace Advisors, But It Is Raising Expectations
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Why PE’s Buying Spree Shows No Signs of Slowing
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Financial Planning

A Fair Inheritance Doesn’t Always Mean an Equal Inheritance

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Inheritance can quickly create tension and dramatic infighting, especially when a client leaves more to one person than another.

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