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Can RPAs, wealth advisors and providers adapt?

Can RPAs, wealth advisors and providers adapt?

Ben Fulton, CEO of WEBs Investments, discusses how investors can mitigate portfolio risk without giving up upside after a strong multi-year equity run.

The hybrid RIA's Scout program uses Claude AI to identify advisors nearing retirement for recruiting. AmeriFlex's CEO expects it to help draw more than 100 advisors in 24 months.

Evergreen secondary funds let new investors capture immediate value from discounted purchases, but the advantage diminishes as assets grow, making timing critical.

The move adds $19 billion in AUM, largely focused on fixed-income ETFs and SMAs.

C.S. v. R.H. says “Yes” in a case of first impression in New York

The New York advisory firm secured financing from Brightwood Capital Advisors while completing a dozen acquisitions to fuel its expansion strategy.

TOD and POD designations may be better planning solutions

Drafting for flexibility is key

Beneficiary engagement and self-determination theory

Does the arrangement provide real economic interests and governance limits?

Also, $800 million Steven Capital acquires a CPA firm with 300 tax clients; Wealth Enhancement acquires two firms with a combined $854 million in assets; and Maridea and Janney expand in Chicago.

New President Shannon Larson plans to scale the RIA through organic growth, enhanced technology and expanded services for advisors working with high-net-worth clients.

Overlooked transfer, custody and sale risks.

Beware of three common misconceptions

Inexperienced firms struggle as conditions tighten. Seasoned managers with decade-plus track records, conservative structures and sector expertise navigate challenges better.

The technique allows wealthier clients to obtain a favorable basis adjustment

Policymakers are wrestling with how retirees will have enough to live on 10 years from now

The most notable tax law developments of the past month