Wealth transfer

Advisor Upside

Advisory Firms Need to Hire More Staff — and Fast

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The industry will need more than 70,000 new staff over the next five years, according to a Charles Schwab report.

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Industry News

AI Won’t Replace Advisors. But It Will Transform the Industry.

AI won’t treat us to a round of golf to discuss investment strategies. But the technology is already a game changer for financial advisors

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Personal Finance

The Great Wealth Transfer Might be a Big Mirage

In the coming decades, the Silent Generation and aging Baby Boomers are projected to hand down trillions in wealth. So who will benefit?

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Advisor Upside

3 Trends Expected to Give Advisors Hangovers in 2025

The research and advisory firm Forrester found that adapting to new technologies is paramount to financial services firms.

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Advisor Upside

Rich Clients Stick With Their Advisor. Their Children? Not So Much

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With the Great Wealth Transfer in full swing, advisors need to be ready for younger clients who are more mobile, according to a survey.

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Advisor Upside

Women Get First Crack at $84T Wealth Transfer

Because women typically outlive men, approximately $9 trillion of the wealth transfer is projected to fall to them in the coming years.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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