Liquidating assets can trigger unwanted capital gains taxes or force clients to sell at less-than-ideal times. That’s where a securities-backed line of credit (SBLOC) comes in . . . and why it’s worth your attention.
Estate planning is often associated with extreme wealth, but it’s essential for clients at every level. It ensures assets are transferred with clarity and care, reduces confusion, avoids delays and protects families during difficult times. Here are eight essentials of an effective estate plan and why they matter for everyday families just as much as millionaires.
The United States national debt stands at a cool $36 Trillion dollars¹. A truly staggering number for most folks to comprehend. But this isn’t the first time we’ve gawked at such a gaudy number. As a Time article from 1972 shows, we’ve been having this chat for decades.
SS&C Black Diamond’s unbundled TAMP approach allows advisors to select specific services while maintaining practice autonomy, creating a seamless integration between institutional investment management and flexible technology solutions.
Too often, investors and media alike default to benchmarks like the S&P 500. But if your portfolio wasn’t built with that level of risk in mind, or if your goals are entirely different, comparing your return to that index can be misleading at best—and discouraging at worst.
These days anyone can buy mutual funds or ETFs and build their own portfolio. But here are some things to consider before letting your prospective clients go down that path.
Despite reports of its demise being exaggerated, advisors and investors seeking capital protection with downside protection have been forced to confront the inherent constraints of the 60/40 model. It’s important to note that those limitations are a function of both the asset classes themselves as well as portfolio designs that bundle them together in an effort to optimize outcomes.
