Morningstar studies examine active vs. passive investing

Trying to avoid behavioral mistakes and choosing between active and passive funds have become so familiar…

Advisor’s guide to managing client pessimism in bull market

The Federal Reserve is set to meet this week to decide whether or not to lower…

BlackRock: Plan sponsors say active funds can beat market

Most workplace plan sponsors still believe active management can outperform the market, according to new research…

How extra stock exposure helps older Americans in retirement

Older Americans hold a bigger share of stocks than they’d like, according to the Center for…

5 tax planning challenges facing financial advisors

The large wealth and asset management firms that must recruit and retain financial advisors to keep…

On average, ESG strategies have done well for fixed-income investors this year.

Even after more than three years of Republican-led attacks against environmental, social and governance investing, the…

What financial advisors should know about CAIA charter

As alternative investments like private equity and private credit continue to gain ground in wealth management,…

BlackRock loses $17 billion Dutch pension mandate

BlackRock has lost a mandate worth €14.5 billion ($17 billion) with one of the largest pension…

From lottery wins to inheritance, how to help clients with windfalls

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot — headed toward $1 billion as of press time — is now the…

How fine wine investments can offer clients liquidity

For many wine enthusiasts, the accumulation of rare vintages doesn’t start out as a well thought…

Democrats warn GOP’s anti-ESG push could endanger retirement savings

Democratic state officials from New York to California sent letters to asset managers overseeing trillions of…

Most advisors don’t understand crypto — or actively manage it

Two-thirds of advisors say they don’t have a solid understanding of digital assets and cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency…

Fractional sports ownership demands careful due diligence

Fractional ownership of sports teams isn’t exactly a new concept. Just look at the National Football…

The top 20 energy ETFs of the past 3 years

Global uncertainty is has been roiling energy ETF returns in recent months.  Over the past three…

Trump executive order opens 401(k)s to private assets

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing regulators to clear the path for…

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…