Whiskey as an alternative investment for wealth clients

Though it might appear simple on the surface, investing in Scotch whisky, whiskey or bourbon can…

Increasingly popular buffered ETFs offer downside protection

As a new round of U.S. tariffs send markets tumbling, could a once-overlooked ETF hedge offer…

Here’s what women are sick of hearing from advisors

Historically, the wealth management industry has been largely by and for men. Today, a smaller share…

How advisors can work with disabled clients

Trust is always an issue for clients trying to find a financial advisor. But that can…

Collectible cars and investment strategy

When it comes to collectible alternative investments, cars may be one of the flashier options. However,…

Real estate tax planning strategies with pitfalls

The Trump megalaw opened more pathways to tax savings on real estate investments atop the substantial…

10 dividend stocks with the lowest payouts in the last year

In explaining why dividend stocks can be so valuable in retirement, Brennan Decima, owner of Decima…

Top 10 dividend stocks of the past year

Growing up in Pennsylvania, Kirk Reagan, owner of High Flight Financial Allen, Texas, said as early…

Emerging markets investments discussed by Morningstar

In an industry known for its veritable alphabet soup of acronyms, the lower or even vanishing…

Why direct indexing is gaining ground with some advisors

On one end of the spectrum is passive investing; on the other, active. And somewhere in…

New Roundhill ETF to track S&P 500 performance, avoid tax esposure

Wall Street’s latest tax dodge doesn’t hide in the Cayman Islands or rely on complex derivatives.…

Edward Jones gains tax expertise for UMAs with Natixis deal

In the past, when Edward Jones advisors wanted to know how selling stock in clients’ accounts…

Bumpy political road for muni bond investors

The politics surrounding taxes and the larger economy are revealing new opportunities in some municipal bonds…

How to work with racial justice focused municipal bonds

One of the things many investors enjoy about municipal bonds is that they can see the…

Volatility breeds interest in fixed-income investments

The market goes up. The market goes down. And with volatility, one thing many advisors see…

Morningstar conference keynotes focus on financial advisors

The rise of private investments, boosting access to advice, succession planning and serving clients who are…

As alternatives access expands, some advisors remain wary

Access to alternative investments and private markets has been increasing in recent years, a trend that…

Dual ETF mutual fund share classes pose challenges

The expected SEC approval of ETF share classes for mutual funds and vice versa poses more…

Guide for building trust with Asian American clients

Asian Americans are projected to become the largest immigrant group in the U.S. by 2050, accounting…

Envestnet partners with asset managers to provide alts access in model portfolios

Envestnet took a major step toward providing advisors and their clients with greater access to alternative…

New tools for donor-advised funds tap the social aspect of giving

Users of the charitable giving platform Daffy can now replicate existing campaigns instead of having to…

Morningstar study sheds light on interval fund fees

Within the sales pitch for interval funds that open access to alternative assets like private credit,…