Morgan Stanley CIO Jim Caron explains how Trump’s tariff-funded fiscal policy could impact market volatility, sector trends, and investor portfolios. 

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Explore with BNY Wealth’s Sinead Colton Grant how private markets, risk tolerance, and asset allocation shape wealth strategies in today’s volatile market.

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Grayscale’s Dave LaValle and John Hoffman share how advisors can navigate crypto’s rapid evolution, from understanding the technology and ETF parallels to preparing for regulatory shifts and AI-driven innovation as digital asset adoption accelerates.

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In this episode

• The red flags to watch for when evaluating model portfolios.
• How private markets could strengthen model portfolios—and the risks involved.
• Why technology will drive personalization, but human connection with remain key.

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In this episode:

• The tax advantages of ETFs and how they compare to other investment vehicles.
• How Section 351 conversions enable tax-efficient transitions from SMAs to ETFs.
• Potential regulatory risks and what they mean for the future of ETF tax benefits.

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Deborah is the chief investment officer of global liquidity markets at Federated Hermes. She joined the Big Picture in Practice hosts to discuss this humble, yet sizable corner of the asset management industry.  

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• A one-minute history of money market funds.
• The role of money market funds in cash management and capital preservation.
• Emerging innovations in money market funds.

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In this episode, Brent Beardsley, head of advisor solutions at Vanguard, explains how modern advisory firms can add value for clients and coexist with new technology.

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• How financial advice has evolved over the last 25 years.
• What advisors can outsource to free up time for client engagement?
• What advisor activities truly add value for investors.

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