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Financial advisors have any number of good reasons to seek the best technology and countless firms trying to provide it. Here's how experts say they should start.

When Brandon Ross sought to build an independent firm from the ground up, he realized integrated tech would be key.

David Peters is the Director of Underwriting Strategy at Bestow, where he leads innovation in risk assessment for life insurance. Previously, he worked at a major life insurance carrier, focusing on analytics and automation. He holds multiple designations, including FALU, FLMI, AIRC, and ARA. David has a Master's degree in Behavioral and Economic Science from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nottingham. He currently resides in Virginia with his three sons.

Karl Roessner is CEO of Vestmark, a wealth management software and service provider.

Prior to joining Vestmark, he served as CEO of Lefteris Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company focused on the fintech arena. Previously, he served as the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of E*Trade.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the consumer price index rose to 0.3% in June to an annualized rate of 2.7%, making the case to cut interest rates more difficult for the Federal Reserve to justify at its next meeting later this month.

As the Global People Leader at Rocket Lawyer, Megan leads the talent philosophy and strategy for a company that provides online legal services and documents to millions of users around the world. With over 16 years of experience in the HR field, Megan has a passion for building high-performance cultures that support the company's mission to make access to justice affordable and simple. Megan's core competencies include talent strategy, rewards and recognition, HR operations, talent development, and leadership development.

Take a buyout or risk a later layoff? As more federal employees find their jobs in the crosshairs, financial advisors say they're navigating a complicated and uncertain path forward for their clients.

The Trump megalaw's expansion of opportunity zone credits and other investment approaches comes with caveats based on timing and taxes.

Gulzar Singh is a U.K.-based global banking and digital transformation leader with 30+ years of experience in leadership roles at international banks across the U.K. and India. He holds a Ph.D., an MBA and has completed executive education at MIT.

Experts say that while high dividends can be appealing on the surface, there are many other factors to consider when evaluating a stock.