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Altruist has earned legions of fans among financial advisors for sleek technology and low, clear fees. But its critics question whether that is enough to catch up to the giants that have dominated the business for decades.

As clients ask advisors for help navigating caregiving resources, advisors who are able to provide trusted referrals may find clients return the favor with referrals of their own.

An industry recruiter said departing Commonwealth teams tend to stick with brokerages because their objections are less to IBDs and more to LPL. Generous transition deals also help.

Jessica Martinez is the U.S. policy director at Fireblocks. Previously she served as senior director of government relations at the Blockchain Association, staff director of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, partner at Franklin Square Group, legislative director and deputy chief of staff in the U.S. House, and special advisor at the Federal Communications Commission.

Lars Holdgaard is the founder of Debitura and has more than 10 years of experience across debt collection, accounts receivable, technology and startups. He previously led product and technology work for software used in financial administration and receivables management.

Dispatch and NetLaw target two different kinds of relocation friction. One for advisors switching firms, one for clients crossing state lines.

Roy Swan of the Ford Foundation said the simplest implication of his new book may be a nudge toward donor-advised funds. But he argues for a deeper examination of popular assumptions around figures like Adam Smith and Milton Friedman.

A survey from the investment marketplace iCapital suggests that concerns about private credit have not derailed advisors' growing desires to place more clients in alternative investments.

FinTok and AI financial advice have created a new era for wealth advisors — one ripe with online misinformation. But planners say that risky internet advice actually increases their value.