I am updating my DIY Retiree Portfolio Model, which outperformed the 60/40 model in 2024 so far, but could be better. The Standpoint Multi-Asset Fund remains the core at 40%, providing global ...

Model investment portfolios have become a staple for many financial advisors. Their simplicity allows advisors to scale their practices while spending more time managing client relationships. While ...

Managing investments can become a large part of a day’s work. Between meetings, marketing and figuring out best-in-class asset allocations, advisors can be hard-pressed to deal with the rest of their ...

Model investors are nearly two times more likely to say they are confident about the state of their finances, and are far more likely to trust their financial advisors than investors not in models.

David Schassler is the head of multi-asset solutions at VanEck. He offers a comprehensive perspective on market trends, asset allocation and strategy analysis. As the head of multi-asset solutions ...

CAIS has launched a new Models Marketplace that aims to make it easier for financial advisors to incorporate alternative investments into client portfolios using model-based strategies. The platform, ...

Susan Dziubinski: What’s the allure of model portfolios for financial advisors? Jason Kephart: Model portfolios are a useful option for advisors who’d rather spend less time thinking about stocks and ...

Retirees can use model portfolios to balance income generation and risk management based on their goals and risk profile. They typically include a diverse mix of stocks, bonds and other types of ...

The amount of assets moving into model portfolios has surged in recent years, illustrating their growing popularity among financial advisors, according to Morningstar. Third-party model portfolios ...

Broadridge Financial Solutions, a financial technology infrastructure provider, expects total assets in model portfolios to exceed $11 trillion by the end of 2028. This would represent more than a ...

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