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Adviser links: happy hunting

Abnormal Returns

youtube.com) Brendan Frazier talks with Megan McCoy about the importance of in-between meeting communication. wsj.com) Insurance Why young Americans dread turning 26: health insurance. advisorperspectives.com) The wealthy can self-insure, but often choose not to. nytimes.com) ACA costs are going higher.

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The Liability Risk Of Giving Inadvertent Tax Advice (And How To Avoid It)

Nerd's Eye View

The broader concern is that giving actionable tax advice can expose advisors to legal and financial liability, especially since RIA compliance policies and E&O insurance typically only cover investment advice. But it also demands new considerations in how those strategies are presented. Read More.

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AI and Ethics: A Double-Edged Sword for Wealth Management

Wealth Management

Wealth managers also rely on AI for know-your-customer efficiency enhancements, spending less time preparing for, and following up from, client meetings, and providing increasingly bespoke communications. Raymond James Practice Mercer Advisors Lands $1.2B

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BLS: CPI Increased 0.2% in April; Core CPI increased 0.2%

Calculated Risk

Indexes that increased over the month include household furnishings and operations, medical care, motor vehicle insurance, education, and personal care. The indexes for airline fares, used cars and trucks, communication, and apparel were among the major indexes that decreased in April. percent in April , following a 0.1-percent

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Beyond Service Expansion: Why Better Client Communication Drives Growth

Advisor Perspectives

Insurance consulting. In the race to stand out, many financial advisors have expanded their service offerings. Estate planning. Tax strategies. Succession planning. The thinking is simple: More services signal more value.

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Lessons from a Garage Fire: Reviewing Your Insurance Coverage

MainStreet Financial Planning

I want to share some key lessons learned to help you review your own insurance coverage and emergency preparedness. Key Takeaways & Insurance Considerations Ensure Your Home Can Alert You in an Emergency Many neighbors close to the fire didnt wake up when we knocked on their doors.

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BLS: CPI Increased 0.5% in January; Core CPI increased 0.4%

Calculated Risk

Indexes that increased over the month include motor vehicle insurance, recreation, used cars and trucks, medical care, communication, and airline fares. The index for food also increased in January, rising 0.4 percent as the index for food at home rose 0.5 percent and the index for food away from home increased 0.2 percent in January.