Portfolio

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.

Longbridge Wealth Advisors of North Canton, Ohio is dropping its Ameriprise affiliation.

Also this week, both Arax Investment Partners and Aspen Standard Wealth add RIAs with $1B in AUM.

Financial advisors are not mandated reporters, but they can often be a trusted first point of contact when clients are expressing suicidal thoughts.

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.

Whatever the reasons behind the relocation, advisors can ensure that proper planning will reduce extra expenses and unforeseen headaches.

But the new rules for deductions, capital-gains exclusions and estate planning merit a lot of strategic discussions for financial advisors and entrepreneurial clients.

Bottles and casks from sought-after brands and years can be worth big money, but fraud and market bubbles can make for a highly volatile market.

One study uncovered interesting findings on market saturation, while another shed light on the regional trends shaping M&A deals.