Expanding Services to Family Office Clients

How can advisors differentiate themselves? The number of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals,…


Don’t Rush Your Client’s Year-End Charitable Planning

Otherwise, you may end up using questionable giving vehicles. The great thing about Americans is…


Are Clients Getting Stingier as They Get Wealthier?

The number of affluent Americans giving to charity keeps falling. While the stock market and real…


Don’t Forget to Ask Clients About Their Collectibles

Even if you don’t know a Van Gogh from a Van Winkle, you’ll want to get up to speed on valuing,…


Estate Planning Isn’t Just for Lawyers

A widely cited 2022 Spectrem Group study revealed that 93% of clients sought estate planning advice…


Estate Planning Strategies Amid Tax Policy Uncertainty

'Permanent' Doesn’t Mean What It Used To Tax rates, provisions and partisanship never stop…


How to Prepare Your Clients’ Kids for Their Inheritance

Ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance causes problems. After interviewing several thousand…


Tap Into Your Clients’ Interest in Charitable Planning

Proactively assessing their needs can lead to better long-term relationships. I recently attended…


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