More about InVest: As new digital tools transform wealth management, the industry’s largest players are rushing to adapt to ever-increasing customer expectations, while smaller firms strive to keep pace. Behind the scenes, many are investing more on technology and hiring to drive growth, but margins remain under pressure. In|Vest West is exploring all the dynamics at play — from front to back office — and the technologies that are shaping the future of the firm.

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David Maimon is head of fraud insights at SentiLink and a professor in the department of criminal justice and criminology at Georgia State University.
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Private assets promise potentially greater returns and more diversification for investors, but financial advisors say their opaque and illiquid nature makes them less than ideal for most 401(k) plan participants.
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Longbridge Wealth Advisors of North Canton, Ohio is dropping its Ameriprise affiliation.
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Also this week, both Arax Investment Partners and Aspen Standard Wealth add RIAs with $1B in AUM.
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Financial advisors are not mandated reporters, but they can often be a trusted first point of contact when clients are expressing suicidal thoughts.
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Nearly one-third of affluent investors don't have an estate plan, according to an Escalent survey. For advisors and clients alike, estate planning conversations can be difficult but essential.
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Whatever the reasons behind the relocation, advisors can ensure that proper planning will reduce extra expenses and unforeseen headaches.
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Adam Turmakhan is the CEO and COO of TurmaFinTech, a Florida-based fintech startup that offers customer data platforms for community banks and credit unions.
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