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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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Cyber Threats To Client Wealth And Well-Being: Why And How Wealth Managers Will Soon Play A Key Role In Managing These Risks

Nerd's Eye View

Risk management is a key part of many financial advisors’ value propositions. For instance, ensuring clients maintain the proper insurance coverage based on their needs is an important part of the financial planning process. At the same time, clients face another class of risks that advisors often do not consider: cyber.

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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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What High-Net-Worth Prospects (Really) Want From A Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

In the early days of wealth management, a financial advisor's value proposition was relatively explicit, typically focusing on a limited range of portfolio management activities (e.g., selling and trading) or on sales-oriented advice that centered on implementing insurance products.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 30-31)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: With the new “T+1” rules for trade settlements will go into effect in late May, the SEC has issued a risk alert for broker-dealers and RIAs outlining the requirements they face and areas of focus for the regulator during upcoming examinations A recent survey suggests that while client satisfaction with their (..)

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Balancing Multiple Residences: Navigating Tax Considerations, Legal Documentation, and Insurance Coverage for Snowbirds

Ballast Advisors

Join us as we delve into the tax strategy, legal documentation, and insurance coverage considerations needed to successfully balance the ownership of multiple residences for snowbirds. Review your coverage limits and consider factors such as driving habits and annual mileage.