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Tax Alpha, Total Customization, and Five Minutes a Quarter: Alpha Vee Makes the Case for Direct Indexing

Every advisor has a version of the same pitch conversation. The market is volatile, you need to justify your fees, and clients want something that feels built for them—not assembled off a shelf. For a growing number of RIAs and independent advisors, direct indexing is becoming the answer to all three pressures at once.

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Private Credit Could Spark Psychological Contagion, Barr Warns

(Bloomberg) - Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark “psychological contagion” leading to a broader credit crunch, once again warning against loosening the reins on Wall Street at a time

Bessent Says US Is ‘Suffocating’ Iran With Oil Industry Creaking

(Bloomberg) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is “suffocating” Iran with economic and financial pressure, suggesting that the rulers in Tehran will eventually buckle.

Indicators Point to Higher Market Upside After Strong Earning Reports

Strong earnings momentum—particularly across AI-linked sectors—continues to underpin equity market resilience and supports the case for further upside.