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The Financial Advisory Industry’s Training Crisis: A New Path Forward

How combining structured training with professional coaching can transform new-advisor success rates. (By David Leo)

Counseling Nervous Investors: A Follow-up

Incorporating stop-loss and limit orders to your toolbox may help as clients transition from asset accumulation to decumulation. (By Chris Baccella)

Retiring Advisors’ Chief Concern

In many cases, it’s less about them than about the clients they’ve cultivated strong bonds with over the years. (By Bev Flaxington)

Student Loan Repayments Are About to Look Very Different

Borrowers need to understand the radical changes put into effect by recent legislation.

Why Robo-Advisors Will Never Replace Emotional Intelligence

AI may be better at crunching numbers, but only human advisors can provide the insight needed for meaningful retirement planning.

Booming Startups Offer Opportunities for Advisors in These Two States

New business owners need financial professionals with a full range of services, say advisors already eyeing opportunities here.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Complete Guide

Our columist provides a detailed look at how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect the taxes that your individual clients will pay.

Storm-Proofing Financial Plans

Here’s how I help my clients budget for flood insurance, hurricane repairs and other potential expenses related to storms.

Youth Sports Are a $40 Billion Business. Private Equity Is Taking Notice

The average sports family spent $1,016 on its child’s primary sport last year, 46% more than in 2019.

How to Make the Most of Shore Excursions

In general, this is not the place to pinch pennies if you want to really explore a new destination. (By Bryce Sanders)

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Social Security Tech Upgrades Reduce Phone Wait Times

Elimination of scheduled maintenance downtime improves online service, the Social Security Administration reports.

PNC Bank Enters Cryptocurrency Market With Coinbase Partnership

Banking clients and institutional investors will be able to buy, hold and sell crypto using Coinbase’s crypto-as-a-service platform.

A Mid-Year Financial Health Check-up Is Essential for HNW Investors

A Chicago wealth advisor offers a checklist of proactive steps to ensure an optimal financial strategy.

Goldman Sachs Makes Private Credit Available to Defined Contribution Plans

The company's new Private Credit CIT will be in the mix of Great Gray’s Panorix Target Date Series.

Trump Signs New Stablecoin Law

President Trump signed the Genius Act, which could allow digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments and move money.

One Big Beautiful Bill’s $10K Auto Loan Tax Break is Illusory for Most

Only 3% of vehicle buyers will qualify, and most for a far smaller deduction, Caribou reports.

Finalists Named for Awards Honoring Advisors Who Make a Difference

Invest in Others will present awards and donations to advisors' designated charities — ranging from $2,000 to $60,000 — at its upcoming gala.