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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.

GeoWealth: Picking The Right TAMP

A Turnkey Asset Management Platform – TAMP for short – can create opportunities for financial professionals to spend more time engaging clients.

But you may be asking yourself: What is a TAMP? Why should I use a TAMP? What benefits can a TAMP offer to an RIA? What does a TAMP cost?

Not all TAMPs are equal, and advisors would be wise to consider 7 key points when searching for the right platform.

1 - Technology

SMArtX Advisory Solutions Adds 19 Strategies to Its Manager Marketplace

SMArtX Advisory Solutions ("SMArtX"), a leading innovator in unified managed accounts (UMA) technology, announced it has added 19 strategies offered by six leading asset management firms to its platform. Bernardi Asset Management, RiskBridge Advisors, and Uniplan Investment Counsel have joined the SMArtX platform and are now offering municipal, equity, and tax-advantaged strategies. The platform currently features 1319 strategies from over 300 asset management firms.  

Orion: Navigating the 2024 SEC Exam Priorities, Areas of Focus and Expert Tips for Compliance

Annually, the SEC's Division of Examinations unveils its Exam Priorities, a crucial resource for individuals in SEC-regulated firms. This document provides valuable insights into emerging trends, areas of concern, and compliance gaps based on recent examinations. Released in October 2023, just eight months after the previous year's version, the 2024 Exam Priorities maintain a focus on key themes such as cryptocurrency, the new Marketing Rule, and retail investor protections.

Envestnet: Unlocking the Needs Of Today's Affluent Investors And Opportunities For Advisors In Each Generation

In an effort to unlock the intricacies of the affluent investor's mindset by generation, Envestnet, a leading provider of integrated technology, intelligent data, and wealth solutions, and The Center for Generational Kinetics have unveiled insights from their groundbreaking national study. This annual research delves into the generational nuances of affluent American investors, offering financial advisors actionable insights to foster trust, align business strategies, and ensure unparalleled service amid the headwinds of today's uncertain market landscape.