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Internal succession planning is messier but aligns with a true fiduciary firm's core values, argues Neela Hummel of Abacus Wealth.

Red flags may abound, but so do arguments for an extended equities streak. Keeping clients on an even keel is crucial.

Agentic AI will continue to automate financial planner workflows — and that's a good thing.

As adoption of the dual-wrapper products accelerates, so will questions about timing, pricing and residual balances.

Tax-loss harvesting's overlooked cousin can pay off for clients with low-earning years, concentrated positions or UTMA accounts.

A tiered service model should make clients feel valued while helping the firm scale.

The "in-kind" method allows investors to diversify highly appreciated stock without handing over a chunk of the profit to the IRS.

A detailed to-do list for SEC-registered firms to build a foundation for compliant and effective anti-money laundering protocols.

The epic OBBBA tax law brings glad tidings to most families, but complacency can lead to costs for financial advisors and their clients.