Escalent: Some affluent investors don’t have estate plan

Many affluent young investors still lack basic estate plans, new research shows. That’s a gap that…

How financial advisors can help clients move abroad

Maybe they’re inspired by the prospect of a lower cost of living and healthcare. If they…

How businesses get big tax savings in OBBBA

Financial advisors and tax professionals with clients who own businesses of any size can help them…

Estate planning strategies and tools for financial advisors

Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. Financial advisors and…

American College, RISR team up on business succession clients

Years ago, the owner of a small insurance firm that was about to change hands came…

Avoiding capital gains taxes with highly appreciated stocks

For families locked into highly appreciated stock that could bring a big tax hit from the…

Carefull’s LegacyKit looks beyond ‘dumb vaults’

Advisors have a new tool to ease family wealth transitions while solidifying relationships with next-gen clients. …

AARP launches Dementia Hub to help financial advisors

Financial advisors and wealth management firms have new resources from AARP designed to help them prepare…

Why life insurance, annuities are financial plan must-haves

Issues around financial security are deeply personal, especially when life shifts unexpectedly around you. For me,…

One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact for financial advisors and clients

After President Donald Trump’s Republican allies raced to meet their July 4 deadline to pass the…

How advisors can reduce estate planning conflicts in 4 steps

Whether it’s a reluctance to discuss death or hesitation to ask about inheritance, a lack of…

3 insights for financial advisors serving LGBTQ clients

When it comes to financial planning, no two clients are the same. Financial advisors say that’s…

Tax savings for business owners hiring kids

Business owners who employ their children in a reasonable but limited capacity at their firms can…

Jimmy Buffett’s widow sues to remove trustee of $275 million estate

Jane Buffett, the widow of singer Jimmy Buffett, is seeking to remove the co-trustee of her…

FP Alpha debuts Estate Insights 2.0

AI-powered tax, estate and insurance planning platform FP Alpha on Tuesday introduced an upgraded version of…

Fifth Third offers wills to its customers, free of charge

Fifth Third is giving new meaning to the term “free will.” The Cincinnati-based regional bank is…

How financial advisors can plan ahead to prevent elder abuse

The possibility of dementia or other forms of diminished capacity among older clients begs the need…

The basics of tax-aware long-short investment strategies

Financial advisors and clients seeking to boost the tax savings available through loss harvesting may consider…

How one RIA found its succession plan

Financial advisors face twin business challenges that are difficult to accomplish at the same time: succession…