Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
12 Cities With the Highest Incomes Needed to Be Middle Class
By Michael S. FischerThe local job market, housing market and infrastructure affect standards of living across the country, SmartAsset reports.
February 25, 2026
How 7 States Are Reforming Property TaxesWhile the relief could be a boon to clients, these cuts put local budgets at risk, Pew finds.
February 24, 2026
WisdomTree Gets SEC Nod for Tokenized Money Fund to Trade 24/7The approval could have major implications for the plumbing of cash management, the asset manager says.
February 24, 2026
The Hottest RIA Deals Aren't About AUM: FidelityFirms are expanding by adding capabilities rather than simply acquiring client assets, the financial services giant reports.
February 24, 2026
12 States With the Highest Household Net WorthThe median net worth across the U.S. ranges from $62,500 to nearly $700,000, new data shows.
February 24, 2026
12 States With the Lowest Property Taxes: 2026Nationwide, the average annual property tax is $3,119, but in some states, it's far less, WalletHub finds.
February 23, 2026
7 Reasons an Annuity Issuer Could Freeze Like a RockAdvisors who like clear income spigots can get ideas about liquidity from a new report.
February 23, 2026
Merrill to Offer Direct Capital Markets Trading to Ultra-Wealthy ClientsThe new Direct Markets Coverage Group aims to support, not replace, clients' core advisors.