Podcasts
- Michael Batnick talks with Robb Baldwin, CEO of TradePMR (youtube.com)
- Michael Kitces talks with David Brooks, founder of Retire SMART, about investing in education. (kitces.com)
Charles Schwab
- Charles Schwab ($SCHW) plans to raise the client asset minimum for a referral from $2m to $5m. (citywire.com)
- More signs that Schwab is trying to convert customers into clients. (riabiz.com)
- The number of $5 million clients is limited. (citywire.com)
The biz
- How Vanguard entered the custom model portfolio business. (riabiz.com)
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is opting out of the Forbes 'Top Advisor' rankings. (riabiz.com)
- Why Fidelity opted out of the tax-aware long-short business. (fa-mag.com)
Taxes
- The number of cash balance plans is soaring. (wsj.com)
- Double check your clients QCDs on Form 1099-R. (morningstar.com)
Alternatives
- How one big bank pushes PE investments. (thealtview.substack.com)
- RIAs are building their own interval alternatives funds. (altgoesmainstream.substack.com)
Advisers
- Vibe coded apps aren't going to run your practice. (kitces.com)
- Financial planner as conductor, not quarterback. (mywealthplanners.com)
- Everyone needs a Trusted Contact. (wealthmanagement.com)
- How to help clients revisit their beneficiary designations. (rethinking65.com)
- Work in wealth management? Sign up for our exclusive Talking Wealth newsletter. (talkingwealthpod.com)
- What do Americans know about Social Security's funding status? (investmentnews.com)