7 Reasons for Investors to Use a Local Advisor
By Bryce SandersClients and prospects could buy their annuities through a mobile phone, but most have other ideas.
March 31, 2026
No, 70% of Widows Aren't Firing Their AdvisorsBut they're still more likely than other clients to do so, new research finds.
March 31, 2026
The Ultra-Wealthy Are Just Like Us: They Need 'a Community of Advice'Serving this booming cohort, Bernstein Private Wealth's Aaron Bates says, requires connections with like-minded peers.
March 31, 2026
Washington State Adopts Millionaires' TaxThe 9.9% tax on income over $1 million starts in 2028.
March 31, 2026
Warren Buffett Warns He's Watching Stability of Banking SystemThe Oracle of Omaha sees signs of fragility emerging in the banking system as it becomes more connected to non-bank players.
March 31, 2026
Middle-Market RIAs Hit M&A Inflection Point: ReportA measurable gap exists between the firms that command a premium and those that do not, research finds.
March 31, 2026
FINRA Launches Cyber PortalThe platform "will collect, analyze and disseminate threat intelligence" to help broker-dealers respond to attacks, the regulator says.
March 31, 2026
Why Annuities Deserve a Seat at Every 401(k) TableAnnuitization to secure a lifetime income stream is far from the only option available to annuity purchasers.