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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 28–29)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: According to a recent survey, advisors are putting an increasing share of client assets into model portfolios, allowing for customization and time savings that advisors appear to be using to provide more comprehensive planning services RIA M&A deal volume saw an annual record in 2024 as a lower cost of capital, (..)

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FDIC Changes Insurance Coverage of Trust Bank Accounts

Wealth Management

Soon, accounts held by trust may be insured by the FDIC for up to $1,250,000, rather than the current $250,000 limit on many individual accounts.

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WealthStack Roundup: FP Alpha Releases P&C Snapshot, Which Summarizes Client Insurance Coverage

Wealth Management

Also, GMO’s Nebo passes $1B in platform assets a year after launching, Finology Software’s website is now live and Focus Financial Partners is UPTIQ’s newest client.

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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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Personal finance links: putting in the reps

Abnormal Returns

mr-stingy.com) Should you get your insurance coverage re-quoted? (awealthofcommonsense.com) Talking about money isn't fun for most people. How couples can meet somewhere in the middle. readthejointaccount.com) For good stuff to happen, you need to put in the reps. (mr-stingy.com) npr.org) A Q&A with Jonathan Clements.

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The Growing Need For Cyber Insurance

Wealth Management

Digital fraud is a growing threat to advisors, who are on their own when it comes to buying insurance coverage for the risk.

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Personal finance links: a very simple philosophy

Abnormal Returns

axios.com) Insurance What you need to know about auto insurance coverage. flowfp.com) How much umbrella insurance do you need? (youtube.com) Housing What you need to know when downsizing. wsj.com) Life happens. People need to move. Home sales happen.