A Brief History of… the Financial Services Industry
What is a financial advisor?
Do they hang out on the floor of the stock exchange?
Do they sell insurance?
Do they need to be plugged into their charging station at the end of the day?
The Financial Services Industry has change A LOT over the last 50 years.
Let’s look at the 3 major shifts in the way that mass affluent and high-net worth consumers have been served, as well as a look ahead to what is likely the 4th major iteration of advice in the coming decade, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence.
Behind the Scenes of Your Portfolio: Taxes & Asset Location
Often overlooked when thinking about your portfolio are the different ways that taxes are generated, based upon the type of accounts that own various asset classes. According to the “Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha” framework study from August 12, 2022, just by optimizing the location that different asset classes are held can add up to 0.60% annually in higher after-tax returns for investors!