Why 2025 Is the Year to Review Your Estate Plan: Key Tax Law Changes You Need to Know
By Emily Boothroyd, JD, CFP, CPWA, Wealth Manager and Partner October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month, making it a great time to learn about...
Why Valuation Matters: Understanding the True Value of Your Advisory Firm
As a financial advisor, you spend your career helping clients prepare for the future. Yet too often, advisors put their own future on hold, overlooking...
September 2025 Market Update
In this September market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, looks at how markets extended their strength last month, with the S&P 500 and...
The Succession Wake-Up Call: Protect Your Firm Before It’s Too Late
At Future Proof, industry leaders came together to address one of the most urgent issues in wealth management: succession planning. Or as Brad Bueermann from...
Strong Cybersecurity Starts with Solid Cyber Hygiene
A Q&A with Chrissy Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Merit Financial Advisors, and Mark Hurley, CEO, Digital Privacy & Protection While families across the country are...
401(k) Day Spotlight: Are Alternatives Like Crypto and Private Equity Right for You?
David Elder, CFP®, CEPA, Wealth Manager, Merit Financial Advisors In case you haven’t heard, 401(k) plans recently got a facelift. President Trump’s executive order last...
Growth Through Partnership: How Merit Helps Financial Advisors Scale and Serve Clients Better
At Merit Financial Advisors, growth means more than numbers on a page; it is about empowering clients with solutions that truly fit their needs. During...
August 2025 Market Update
In this August market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, looks at how markets continue to present opportunities and challenges for investors. The S&P...
Customization at Scale: How Direct Indexing Helps You Deliver Greater Value to Clients
At Merit Financial Advisors, we believe the best strategies are not one-size-fits-all. They are built around people, goals, and unique financial stories. In a recent...
Tailored RIA Partnership Opportunities and Succession Planning for Financial Advisory Firm Owners
Advisor Insights from ENRICH 2025: Legacy, Growth, and Strategic Partnerships for RIAs At Merit Financial Advisors, we believe wealth management is more than numbers; it...
