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The Wealth Advisor is today’s most relied-on source of news and education for planners and advisors. We scan the news so you don’t have to, sending you what you don’t want to miss…but don’t always have time to find yourself without poring through dozens of publications. The Wealth Advisor sends you a handy once-a-week list of the most important news, hand-picked by our staff for its importance to investment advisors and their practices.

AssetMark: AI for Advisors

(AssetMark) Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way many professionals operate—including those in the financial services industry. Embracing the game-changing power of AI for financial advisors is not just a strategic move; it can be a transformative leap. Sure, it’s important to use caution when integrating new technology, but top advisors stay on the cutting edge when it comes to advancements that help drive the industry forward.

UX Wealth: How Top RIAs Are Increasing Control Over Investments

68% of Assets are Run by Advisors (Rep as Manager). Here’s How a Select Group of RIAs are Gathering More Assets into Their Own Investment Models.

(UX Wealth / Billy Kropp) In a recent webinar by Cerulli Associates, it was surprising to learn that nearly 70% of assets are managed under the Rep as Portfolio Manager structure, where advisors actively construct and make allocation decisions for client portfolios. Many of these advisors use ETFs as foundational components to create their internal models, which are then allocated to client accounts.