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ByBill StoneContributor

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Where Estate Planning Is Headed: The 2027 Heckerling Agenda

The 61st Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, January 11-15, 2027, signals a significant shift in wealth transfer priorities. With federal estate tax exclusions largely permanent due to “O3B” legislation, the profession is moving away from tax avoidance.

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How Longevity Should Shape A Retirement Withdrawal Strategy

Retirees may spend 30 years or more in their retirement, and therefore need a retirement plan that supports longevity.

ByAndrew RosenContributor

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Why The Fed Is Likely To Raise Rates This Week

Markets expect a September Fed rate hike as core CPI and PCE stay above target. Investors watch inflation trends and Treasury yields for policy signals.

ByBill StoneContributor

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Retiring At 62: Why The ‘Right’ Social Security Age Isn’t Universal

There is no “right” age to take Social Security – just the right age for you and your individual situation.

ByAndrew RosenContributor

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How To Manage Concentrated Wealth Without Risking Ruin

Concentrated wealth can build fortunes, but families need a framework to balance compound growth, taxes, diversification and risk of ruin.

ByBill StoneContributor

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21 Elite Colleges Where Middle Class Students Go For Free

Families earning up to $250,000 can qualify for free tuition as elite private colleges up their grant aid and use it as a marketing tool.

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Sequence Of Returns Risk: Why Timing Can Matter As Much As Returns

“Sequence of Returns Risk” is a critical threat to retirement plans; it occurs when market downturns coincide with withdrawals, forcing retirees to sell assets at a loss.

ByAndrew RosenContributor

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An Alabama Woman’s Journey From Children’s Clothing To Tech IPOs, To Leading A $5.8 Billion RIA

After co-founding Busy Bees—later spotlighted by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop—Shannon Spotswood returned to finance, helping build RFG Advisory into a platform that supports 65 independent advisors serving more than 20,000 clients nationwide.

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Methodology: America’s Top RIA Firms 2025

More and more families are entrusting independent advisors to manage their assets. But how does one choose between countless firms?

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A $1 Billion Tagalog-Fluent Advisor Bringing Wall Street Discipline To Anchorage Alaska

With $934 million in assets, Alaska Wealth Advisors combines a disciplined, ETF-driven investment process with deeply local roots, serving 650 families across the state — from oil executives to fishing entrepreneurs.

BySergei KlebnikovFormer Staff

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This $13.6 Billion NYC RIA Gives Each Client Two Advisors And A Trust Company

Evercore Wealth Management matches each family with an investment lead and a fiduciary planner, runs proprietary large-cap equity and investment bond strategies, and serves as corporate co-trustee to guide multigenerational transitions.

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