While political risks have dominated the headlines in recent months, Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan suggests that the underlying fundamentals continue to support economic and market growth, at least through year-end.

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To reach millennials online, you need to be where they are. We’ve put together outreach and audience-building strategies—including LinkedIn, Twitter, and live video—specifically for financial advisors.

The SEC & FINRA have been hard at work enforcing supervision & compliance regulations in the financial services industry. In this report, we review 10 of the most notable violations to better understand how they occurred & how firms are managing enhanced SEC & FINRA scrutiny.

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At Cambridge, we understand the importance of planning for the future. Whether that means joining an established firm as you grow your business or creating a plan to ensure the protection of your clients’ needs and the security of your mature business, Cambridge is prepared to guide you through the process.

FMG Suite’s whitepaper addresses the concerns broker-dealers face when selecting new technology solutions for advisors. Key insights include compliance considerations, content creation, and adoption.

This white paper delves into the topic of financial stress and its impact on the financial wellbeing of both employers and the employees they serve. Along with key findings from our recent consumer needs study, including the behaviors that prevent many employees from achieving financial security and best practice insights on financial wellness programs.

This whitepaper reviews the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC or Commission) recently updated market conduct standard for brokerage firms, Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). Instead of ending the debate over the appropriate standard for financial advisors, the SEC’s recent action exacerbates the internal divide within the financial services industry.

Many individuals may face uneasiness as they near retirement, but there are other options available that provide a protected, guaranteed income stream they may need for a financially stable retirement. And for financial professionals that embrace these types of options, opportunity awaits.

We have long recognized the potential of the cloud to upend the software industry given the benefits it offers users, including reduced overhead and constant updates. We are seeing new opportunities in companies that are deploying AI in areas such as cybersecurity.

Bank loans appear to offer relative value despite a deterioration in protections for investors and the potential for the Fed pause to hurt demand. We believe that the current environment of slow but steady economic growth with low inflation is ideal for loans. We see low levels of new supply and strong demand from CLOs supporting the loan market.