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Fidelity tells RIAs under $100 million to find another custodian by mid-2027
Fidelity is extending its $100 million custody minimum to existing RIA clients, giving smaller firms until June 30, 2027, according to AdvisorHub and other outlets.
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Altruist Adds Donor-Advised Funds to Platform
The custodian's new offering features no account minimums, lower fees than competitors and flexible investment options for advisors managing client philanthropy.
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Built on insurance experience to deliver on long-term promises
Knighthead Life entered the market with a competitive MYGA. A strong launch earned advisor confidence and paved the way for FIAs.
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Annuities for RIAs: Why fee-only advisors still hit a wall
Halbert Hargrove senior wealth advisor weighs in on the products' guaranteed income upside, the operational drag and his wish list for carriers.
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How an AM radio host dialed up her niche business
Drive time with Alex Lundgren and other financial advisors helped spur a niche serving Micron employees in Idaho.
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Broker-dealers must lean on tech, brand as advisors weigh options
With 8.6% of advisors set to switch firms in 2026, Cerulli says advisor recruitment hinges on technology, branding and HNW support.
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Looking for a passion asset? New investment platform touts stakes in classic cars
“What we're offering is an investment product first and foremost,” said Autobahn Alpha’s Glenn Harwood.
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Advisor vs. advisor, Seattle showdown in fight for clients
“I’m seeing more disputes like this between advisors and other advisors at the same practice,” said one industry executive.
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Great Wealth Transfer might give way to a 'mirage,' Dunham research warns
Longer retirements and steady inflation could drain retiree portfolios before heirs inherit, with 4% net returns running dry by year 34.
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Colleges Slash Tuition Bills by $20,000 in Reckoning Over Costs
At least five colleges have announced plans to cut tuition in fall 2027.
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CFTC Proposes Registering Crypto Exchanges Offering Leverage
The CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission are working to bridge the regulatory gap after the Clarity Act was blocked.
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Q&A: What the Spike in Treasuries Means for Real Estate Investing
The recent increase in interest rates has gotten priced into REIT stocks, and also shone a brighter light on the persistent divergence with implied private real estate valuations.
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Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Call for 2027 nominations
Financial Planning is seeking candidates under the age of 40 for its annual awards recognizing advisor employees at both wirehouse and regional firms for industry-leading production.
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Are Your Clients Raising Heirs or Passengers?
The next generation may need less help and more practice.
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Why wealthy retirees struggle to spend — and how advisors can help
Many wealthy retirees hesitate to spend their savings. Advisors share how budgeting and cash flow planning help clients enjoy their wealth.
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Advisor AI use hits 80%, but client time still falls short
Morningstar advisor survey finds admin work, rising client demands are offsetting efficiency gains from greater technology adoption.
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Views from 6,230: How Investors Choose Advisors
FiComm’s Meg Carpenter challenges the industry’s reliance on referrals, based on data from the firm’s The New Growth Equation report.
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Obstacles Facing Convergence of Wealth and Retirement at Work
Data issues, tech limits and engagement challenges remain significant.
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Verifact Markets launches trading on disputed facts about events that have already happened
A new platform backed by a Chicago family office lets traders bet on whether contested claims are true or false, reversing the forward-looking model used by Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Morningstar survey finds advisors more worried about geopolitics and inflation, and slightly more active in private markets
Morningstar's 2026 Investor Perspectives survey shows half of advisors citing geopolitical tensions as a top concern, while private market offerings edged higher.
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The Importance Of Proper Structuring For An RIA’s Equity Program
Equity Structures Should Support Employee Incentives, Outside Investment And Succession
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The Family Behind The Fortune
Advisors Can Help Wealthy Families Navigate The Competing Interests, Generational Differences And Emotional Complexities Of Transferring Wealth
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How RIAs can stand out in a crowded market, PR experts say
Specialization, experience-based thought leadership and bolder marketing help wealth management firms rise above generic pitches
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Claude For Financial Advisors Debuts To Tie Together The Advisor Tech Stack – But Will Tech Providers Play Along? (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – October 2026)
Welcome to the October 2026 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Anthropic has announced…
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Americans rank near the bottom in global financial literacy study
Despite commanding the world's largest economy, US consumers struggle with basic money skills
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Most Americans avoid inheritance talk at the holidays, survey finds
A new study of 5,000 adults reveals family silence on estate planning is a timing problem, not a death problem.
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ETF inflows hit record $1.54 trillion as investors rethink portfolios
Bond ETFs, active strategies, and short-term government funds drive the historic surge in 2026
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Ask an Advisor: How do you help child-free clients plan?
Despite common assumptions, child-free clients have plenty of planning complexity. Advisors shared their approach to planning for this demographic, from encouraging "no-kid dividends" to building care teams early.
