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Beyond market cap—The strategic case for Fundamental Indexing

Concentration risk causing clients sleepless nights? See how Fundamental Indexing may help diversify and anchor portfolios to economic substance for more resilient returns.

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The AI glow-up of emerging markets

Emerging markets are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history. Use this client-approved chart to start your conversations.

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RIA Washington Watch: Six issues that could move markets in 2026



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Direct indexing: Tax-efficient diversification in a concentrated portfolio

Advisors are often tasked with helping clients diversify their concentrated stocks positions. Direct indexing offers customization and tax-efficient investing to potentially help mitigate portfolio concentration risk. Learn more in this article.

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International equities offer potential opportunities for 2026

Contrary to what some of your clients might expect, the U.S. hasn't been the best performing developed stock market in years. Use this client-approved chart to start a conversation about international stock opportunities.

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ETFs offer a new fixed income frontier

As the era of high-fee active bond management continues to fade, cost-effective, high-quality fixed income solutions balancing diversification, risk, and yield have emerged.

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Municipal bonds—valuations on longer-term maturities look favorable

For tax-conscious clients comfortable with taking on some additional interest rate risk, longer-term municipal bonds might be worth a closer look. Support your conversations with this client-approved chart.

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Money Market Fund Reform: Form N-CR

An explanation of Form - and the events that would lead to its filing.

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Addressing client concentration risks in mega-cap U.S. stocks

Mega-cap stock exposure in the S&P 500® index has reached 35-year highs. Use this client-approved chart to start the conversation about diversification opportunities.