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By Elliott Hentov, Ph.D.
While the near-term market effect of the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is minimal—beyond select US oil refiners, Venezuelan sovereign bonds, etc.—Maduro’s capture is a major geopolitical event with profound implications for the future.
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By Michael W Arone, CFA | Chief Investment Strategist, State Street Investment Management
Bull market momentum continues into 2026, fueled by strong earnings, policy support and consumer optimism. Yet stretched valuations and structural shifts underscore the need for strategies that balance growth with resilience.
By Rick Lake | Founder, Narrative Alpha
AI is already reshaping advisory work, yet many advisors still rely on basic prompts that limit results. Here's how to strengthen your prompting approach and get more consistent output across research, planning and communication.
By Cameron Witherow | Client Solutions Specialist, Capital Planning Wealth Management
A demographic shift is reshaping the advice industry. Early-career talent helps stabilize client relationships, support smooth handoffs and keep firms competitive as the wealth transfer accelerates.
By Ric Edelman | Founder, The Truth About Your Future
College leads to higher earnings, better health and greater life satisfaction, but the path is far less automatic than most families assume. Pushing teens to “just go” often results in debt, delays and outcomes that fall short of expectations. What should families focus on instead – and how can they improve their approach?
By Matthew Bartolini, CFA, CAIA | Global Head of Research Strategists, State Street Investment Management
Discover how rising market concentration in U.S. equities is driving strong returns but causing income from dividends to hit historic lows.
By Dan Meges | Chief Economist, Head of Public Equity, Senior Managing Director; Clearstead
The S&P 500’s surge rivals the dot-com boom, this time driven by excitement over artificial intelligence. While valuations are stretched, profits remain strong. Are we in another bubble – or still in the early stages of a boom?
By Patrick D. Runyen | Director of Organic Growth, Wealth Manager, Principal; Modera Wealth Management
The Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) landscape has undergone a profound transformation over the last 30 years. The value proposition for RIAs has always been relatively simple: independence, commission-free advice and a fiduciary standard. But much has changed over the years, and the way to add value to clients, as an industry, has evolved. The advisory world is no longer defined by just the products or services offered but by the entire experience that’s created for clients.
By Ron S. Bullis | CEO & Co-Founder, Lifeworks
The largest wealth transfer in history is underway, yet most advisors remain unprepared. Firms must adapt to meet the needs of younger clients – or risk being left behind.