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Even as interest rates fall, investors keep piling into money market funds. Advisors think many could be putting their money to better uses.

Erin Daiber is the founder and CEO of Well Balanced Accountants, consultants helping independent CPA firms grow revenue, retain top talent and build firm value. She began her career in the audit practice of EY, then spent several years in private industry working as a financial analyst. She is a graduate of John Carroll University with a degree in accountancy, and is both a CPA and a Professional Certified Coach.

Sara Dressler serves as the CEO, and was previously director of operations, at Indigo Marketing Agency, a full-service marketing consulting firm serving financial advisors.

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Robin Hughes is the president and CEO of Housing Partnership Network.

AI-powered search results have changed how SEO works. Simple tweaks can help financial advisors and their firms show up much more frequently in no-click search results, experts say.

Anthony Woodward is the co-founder and CEO of RecordPoint, an innovative, fast-growing Australian SaaS solution focused on helping organizations discover, govern, and control their data for tighter compliance, more efficiency, and less risk. With a background in both technology and the law, Anthony has also held positions at Unique World, Commander, and Freehills. He also co-hosts the FILED podcast and writes the FILED newsletter, focusing on the intersection of data privacy and governance. Anthony is regarded as one of the leading thinkers on the intersection of data and privacy.

Merrill is also adjusting the incentives it gives advisors for steering clients into banking products.

Buddy Bockweg founded Vsimple after a 20-year-career in the construction industry. Vsimple is an AI-powered platform that helps businesses centralize their workflows.

One of the most lucrative tax breaks corporate America won in Trump's economic legislation is hitting a roadblock in a minimum tax Congress set three years ago.

Andrew Farah is the co-founder and CEO of Density, which helps companies understand how people use their spaces. Density sensors and software unlock insights into how workplaces are used at companies ranging from Fortune 1000 to high growth startups. Today, Density partners with companies that occupy more than 1.25 billion square feet across 32 countries.

For clients holding crypto, about half have experienced notable losses. But 70% have experienced notable gains, the latest Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook found.

The events for prospective clients may sound old-fashioned or too sales-focused, but marketing experts and advisors explain how they can be powerful lead tools.

Vineet Bansal is the Chief information & technology officer at The Mutual Group, where he drives the overall technology strategy, leading insurance platforms, digital and enterprise applications, advancing data analytics and AI, and orchestrating infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations to strengthen the performance of mutual insurance and deliver greater value for members.

Merrill accuses industry rivals of conspiring with a group of former employees to remove confidential client information and trade secrets for the formation of a new RIA.

For advisors who invest in cultural understanding, bilingual support and education, the growth opportunity is vast.

Firms are increasingly looking to provide high net worth clients with services stretching beyond basic wealth management. The offerings include everything from help with cybersecurity to taking out complicated loans.