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Goolsbee Underscores Near-Term Risks In Overestimating AI Productivity Gains
For wealth advisors and RIAs navigating today’s macro landscape, the conversation around artificial intelligence and its potential economic impact demands a balanced, forward-looking perspective.
Former Trump Economic Adviser Gary Cohn Says Kevin Warsh Will Be A 'Fundamentalist' Fed Chair
(Yahoo! Finance) - The new chair of the Federal Reserve is poised to bring a “fundamentalist” approach to monetary policy, according to former National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn.
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How Sterling Trustees Aligns with Advisors—and Avoids the Bank Trust Conflict
Sterling Trustees combines fixed-fee independence, proprietary Salesforce-based technology, and advisor-first service to streamline trust administration and eliminate the conflicts that often plague traditional trust companies. The firm delivers same-day distributions, automated trust committee decisions, and comprehensive support for complex assets—from art and racehorses to private equity—while helping advisors navigate the $84 trillion generational wealth transfer with 80% client retention rates through strategic trust structures.
The Case for Bitcoin, Deregulated Banks, and a Reset U.S. Market Cycle: Insights from Wellington-Altus
Wellington-Altus’s Jim Thorne outlines why advisors should rethink digital assets, regional banks, and the current market cycle, arguing that a structural shift in credit, policy, and purchasing power is already well underway. He views Bitcoin as legitimate portfolio protection against 8% annual money supply growth, sees deregulated regional banks driving localized lending and economic growth, and believes April’s correction reset the typical four-year market cycle, potentially setting up significant gains ahead.
Private Markets with Purpose: How Fiduciary Trust International Approaches Alternatives with Clarity and Discipline
Amid the flood of alternative investment products, Fiduciary Trust International cuts through marketing noise with methodical discipline. Erick Rawlings and his team treat private equity, hedge funds, and real assets as essential portfolio building blocks—not side bets. With manager selection dispersion reaching 60% in venture capital, rigorous due diligence becomes critical. Rawlings emphasizes aligning client intentions with long-term commitments, viewing alternatives as strategic tools rather than magic bullets for targeted outcomes.
US Expects $50 Billion A Month In Tariff Revenues, US Commerce Chief Lutnick Says
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he expects the country to collect $50 billion a month in tariff revenues or more - up from $30 last month.