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Trump Family Licensing $499 Mobile Phone

The Trump family did not disclose which company would manufacture the phone in the United States and sell it for $499.

Coming Soon: AI Will Change Our Workflows Big Time

Advisors have begun to embrace AI but this is only a prelude to the much bigger transformation that lies ahead.

AI Has Become My Constant Companion in Retirement

As a newly retired financial advisor, I’m enjoying the perks of free time — including getting better acquainted with AI.

Wealth Management Platform Hits $3.25B Valuation

Addepar is benefitting from a race by financial advisors to arm wealthy clients with better data in volatile markets.

AI is Revolutionizing Financial Planning, Global Study Finds

Over three quarters of financial planners say AI will enhance their ability to better serve clients, an FSPB study reports.

AI Is Our RIA’s Powerful Teammate

Here’s a practical guide for advisors ready to evolve, based on what we've learned from leaning in and experimenting with AI. 

The Gold-Standard App Used by Politicians to Protestors

A text-and-voice app that is a little over a decade old is seen as the gold standard for end-to-end encrypted communications.

Think AI Is Overrated? Try Vibecoding.

You don’t have to be a tech whiz to code your way to a more organized practice and better client communications.

Is Your Firm’s Marketing Copyright-Safe?

Here’s how to familiarize yourself with the marketing rules and make sure you aren’t breaking them — especially if you take a DIY approach.

How to Prepare for Your Digital Afterlife

Leave instructions regarding your digital accounts and assets so your survivors have more than random bits from your online presence.

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N.J. Is Changing Who Has to Pay the ‘Mansion Tax’

The new state budget also increases the tax, but not as much as the governor wanted.

GoFundMe Launches Charitable Giving Funds with Vanguard, BlackRock

GoFundMe has 200 million users and could broaden the appeal of donor-advised funds for charitable giving — and centralize giving.

Warren Buffett Donates Record $6 Billion Berkshire Shares

The latest donation boosts his overall giving to charities to well over $60 billion.

BlackRock Looks to Expand Private Markets to Retirement Plans

The plans reportedly will include a 5% to 20% allocation to private assets, depending on the investor's age.

Capital Group Boosts Retirement Plan Service With Advisor-Focused Upgrades

 RecordkeeperDirect additions include “fund flexibility” offering investments from other fund families.

Firms Need to Get Back to the Basics of Organic Growth, Report Urges

Some that use artificial intelligence for prospecting are reporting huge gains in lead generation.

Seniors Outnumber Children in 11 States and Almost Half of Counties

There are still more kids than older adults, but that difference is shrinking as more boomers hit 65.