Gold Is Shiny Enough for a Strategic Portfolio Allocation
We’ve made no secret for our love for the shiny object over the last two and half years (and not just because my name is derived from the Hindi word “sona,” which means gold). I wrote about gold as a crisis hedge back in March 2023, amid the Silicon Valley Bank Crisis. We were amongst …
Inflation Read: On Track for a September Cut but not Out of the Woods Yet
The market cheered the July Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) inflation report released yesterday, August 13, 2025, but mostly because it was perceived to be good enough to keep the Federal Reserve (“Fed”) on track for a September rate cut. The market-implied odds for a September cut rose from 86% to 94% according to the CME …
Trump’s Executive Order Could Open 401(k)s to Alternatives
Authored by Michael Barczak, CFA, VP Retirement Plans – Investments President Trump just signed an executive order that could set the stage for a major shift in workplace retirement plans. The order directs the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a fresh look at how alternative assets …
Business Management
Planning with Pride: How Advisors Can Better Serve the LGBTQ+ Community
By Carson Group, in collaboration with Laura LaTourette, CFP®, Managing Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor, Family Wealth Management Group The LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. represents a significant and growing economic force, with an estimated $1.4 trillion in annual purchasing power – making it one of the most financially influential demographics in the country. Yet despite …
Flip the Script: How Sponsors Can Increase Representation of Women in Wealth Management
In her more than two decades in the financial services industry, Clara Sierra hasn’t had many sponsors. “I’ve had many, many, many mentors,” said Sierra, who is a senior director at Moody’s Analytics. “But I would say I have only had two sponsors.” As a woman and as an Afro-Latina, sponsors are few and far …
Navigating Women’s Financial Challenges with Debra Taylor
With studies showing that women often leave advisors if not feeling connected, wealth managers must understand the importance of building relationships with female clients. Tune in to the Framework Podcast episode featuring Debra Taylor, where we explore how intentional connections with women can lead to better client retention and satisfaction. In this episode, Ana Trujillo …
100 Tasks Every Advisor Should Delegate
Find out what tasks you can hand off to free up your time and empower your team.
Marketing
Tamsen Butler: Crafting Compelling Stories
Creating content can seem daunting, even for industry experts like yourself. But whether you’re preparing for a speaking event, writing a blog post, or recording your first podcast episode, what you have to share matters more than how you deliver it. In this episode, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, speaks with Tamsen …
Minna Shada: Consumer Marketing for Advisors
Are you looking to learn about effective consumer marketing in the financial industry? Today, we look behind the scenes with Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, and Minna Shada, Senior Vice President of Consumer Marketing. Minna talks about her marketing journey since 2013, her pivotal role in partner office marketing, and the innovative …
Kalli Fedusenko: Financial Advisor Marketing
Elevate your financial advisory practice with strategic marketing – it’s not just about attracting new clients, but about showcasing your knowledge, amplifying your visibility, and positioning yourself as a trusted advisor, building credibility. Today on Framework, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, and Odaro Aisueni, Wealth Planner, ring in the new year with …
The Financial Advisor's Guide to Effective Marketing
Effective advisor marketing in the digital age requires a strategy that fits your firm.
Compliance
Understanding the SEC Marketing Rule for Financial Advisors
In late 2020, the SEC announced that it had finalized changes to its Marketing Rule for financial advisors. The amendments create a single rule that replaces the pre-existing advertising and cash solicitation rules. The rule’s broadly drawn limitations and principles-based provisions are designed to accommodate the continual change in technology and ever-expanding ways in which …
Staying on Top of SEC Marketing Rule Changes
Changes to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s “Marketing Rule” recently went into effect, and they impact everything from testimonials to the definition of an “advertisement.” Staying in compliance with these rule changes can be challenging for advisors, but our on-demand webinar “Staying on Top of SEC Marketing Rule Changes” can help you stay on track. …
How SECURE 2.0 Act Shifts the Retirement Planning Landscape
The SECURE Act brought big changes to retirement planning when it was signed into law in 2019. Now, its sequel – dubbed SECURE 2.0 Act – has just passed as part of the 2023 budget. Though SECURE 2.0 Act’s changes to the retirement landscape aren’t quite as sweeping as the original, there’s still plenty advisors …
Staying on Top of SEC Marketing Rule Changes
Learn how to stay in compliance with SEC rules when using client testimonials and reviews.
Technology
Peter Lazaroff: Embracing Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing financial advisory. How will AI impact investors’ portfolios? This week on Framework, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, and Odaro Aisueni, Wealth Planner, speak with Peter Lazaroff, Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp, LLC, about the impact of AI on financial planning, and the importance of diversification in investment portfolios. …
Power Your Technology and Enhance the Client Experience with Data
Thanks to rapidly advancing technology, financial advisors have access to more data than ever before. But trying to sift through that data and actually use it to enhance your business and client experience can be a challenge. How can you be sure you’re measuring the right metrics, or interpreting the data correctly? How can you …
Our Favorite Financial Advisor Tools to Add to Your Tech Stack
As financial advisors grow their businesses, their operational needs can drastically change, along with the need to provide competitive services. That’s where financial advisor technology comes in. The best financial advisor tools will enhance your processes, save you time and money and foster connections with clients about their specific goals. Today’s technology offerings can …
Building a Top-of-the-Line Tech Stack
An accessible, user-friendly tech stack is crucial to delivering the best client experience.
Investments
Gold Is Shiny Enough for a Strategic Portfolio Allocation
We’ve made no secret for our love for the shiny object over the last two and half years (and not just because my name is derived from the Hindi word “sona,” which means gold). I wrote about gold as a crisis hedge back in March 2023, amid the Silicon Valley Bank Crisis. We were amongst …
Inflation Read: On Track for a September Cut but not Out of the Woods Yet
The market cheered the July Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) inflation report released yesterday, August 13, 2025, but mostly because it was perceived to be good enough to keep the Federal Reserve (“Fed”) on track for a September rate cut. The market-implied odds for a September cut rose from 86% to 94% according to the CME …
Trump’s Executive Order Could Open 401(k)s to Alternatives
Authored by Michael Barczak, CFA, VP Retirement Plans – Investments President Trump just signed an executive order that could set the stage for a major shift in workplace retirement plans. The order directs the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a fresh look at how alternative assets …
Midyear Market Outlook '25: Uncharted Waters
Take a deep dive into 2025's potentially stormy waters to see a clearer picture into what the next six months may hold in store.
Financial Planning
Navigating Women’s Financial Challenges with Debra Taylor
With studies showing that women often leave advisors if not feeling connected, wealth managers must understand the importance of building relationships with female clients. Tune in to the Framework Podcast episode featuring Debra Taylor, where we explore how intentional connections with women can lead to better client retention and satisfaction. In this episode, Ana Trujillo …
Empowering Women in Wealth Management with Dr. Julie Ragatz
This week on Framework, we address how sponsorship and inclusion can empower women in wealth management. In this episode, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, and co-host JaQ Campbell, Founder and CEO of Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Management, speak with Julie Ragatz, Ph.D., Vice President, Next Gen and Advisor Development Programs at Carson …
Breaking Barriers in Finance with Sheryl Hickerson
Today on Framework, we explore pathways for women in finance, mentorship, and the strength of having allies. In this episode, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, and guest co-host, JaQ Campbell, Founder and CEO of Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Management, speak with Sheryl Hickerson, Founder and Chief Engagement Officer at Females and Finance …
How SECURE 2.0 Act Shifts the Retirement Planning Landscape
Stay on top of the shifting retirement planning picture.
M&A
Know Your Worth: Innovation, Integration, and the Investment Frontier
Join Carson’s M&A leaders Michael Belluomini and Mike Wieger for a timely conversation with Hiren B Patel, Head of Advisor Solutions at 55ip and Brendan Taylor, VP of Advisor Success Manager at 55ip. We’ll explore how investment management trends are shaping M&A strategy and what advisors need to know about tax-smart investing, tech-powered portfolios, and …
Know Your Worth | The Rise of the External Buyer
Join Carson’s Michael Belluomini, SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Mike Wieger, JD, VP, Mergers & Acquisitions, as they dive into the rise of external succession plans in the M&A market. Topics of Discussion: 1. The differences between seller-financed internal succession, externally financed internal succession, and selling to an external buyer. 2. The pros and cons …
Know Your Worth | Eric Leeper & James Fisher
Join us for this month’s Know Your Worth livestream, where hosts Michael Belluomini, SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Mike Wieger, VP, Mergers & Acquisitions will dive into the latest trends in the M&A market and what they mean for financial professionals considering a transition. This month, we’re excited to welcome Eric Leeper, CFA and James …
The Essentials of Succession Planning for Financial Advisors
Learn how to choose a successor and find the true value of your firm.
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