1. Five Reasons the Dollar’s Death Narrative Is Overstated

The narrative surrounding the “dollar’s death” as the world’s reserve currency has been on the rise recently. However, this happens whenever the dollar declines relative to other currencies. — Lance Roberts

2. The Most Lucrative Business on Earth

Can you name the most profitable business in the world? It’s not Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), or Nvidia (NVDA). It’s a crypto business. Tether (USDT) raked in $14 billion in profit last year with just 150 employees. That’s $93 million per employee. No other company comes close. — Stephen McBride

3. Do You Really Know Your Top Clients? The Surprising Data You Might Be Missing

How well do you know your top clients? Do you know their names, their centres of influence, or the members of their families? What about their net worth, the amount of revenue they brought into your practice last year or the number of referrals they have brought in? — Jeff Thorsteinson

4. Win the Future: Why Proactive Advisors Lead With Long-Term Care Planning

When advisors fail to provide emotional security to clients, to show they care about the client’s whole story, not just the spreadsheets, they leave clients feeling exposed and alone. And that’s exactly where the opportunity lies for the advisor who does more. — Don Connelly

5. Will U.S. Tariffs Disrupt the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain?

The U.S. has proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals that could hit the drugs in your medicine cabinet and the stocks in your portfolio. President Donald Trump said his administration is considering “major” tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, which were excluded from his April 2 tariff announcements. — Yusuf Anwar, Erica Kazlow and Jenny He

6. Summer Marketing Moves: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Summer brings a different rhythm. Between client travel, vacations, and internal planning, many advisors see their marketing drop off. But staying visible doesn’t have to drain your time. You can build connections and grow your reach with a few simple strategies that fit into the pace of the season. — FMG

7. Perfectly Imperfect: How the Pratfall Effect Can Elevate Your Professional Credibility

One time, my smoke detector went off while I was recording a podcast. I had lunch cooking on the stove, got into a deep conversation with my co-host Matt Halloran, and forgot all about my food A piercing beep, a cloud of smoke, and instant chaos resonated through the Lowe household. My lunch burned to a crisp. — Kirk Lowe

8. When Business Falls Into Your Lap ...

Studies have shown the cost of adding a new client in the financial services industry is over $3,000. Most of this is comprised of the time it takes, consider the cost of the financial advisor’s time while they could be doing something else. Earlier figures for a credit card provider to add a new client are $167.2 Both these costs support the value of retaining your current client base, but it indirectly highlights why you should appreciate business that falls into your lap. — Bryce Sanders

9. The Future of Financial Advice Is Already in Your Inbox—Are You Seeing It?

Or maybe at the next conference. Or in a college classroom. Or looking for their first internship right now. Let me start with a bold idea: What if the biggest opportunity in wealth management isn’t a platform, a product, or a merger? — Jud Mackrill

10. Understanding What Wealthy Clients Want With Crypto

With bitcoin increasingly a mainstream asset, it’s not surprising that more clients are crypto-enthused and that interest and enthusiasm isn’t confined to specific income brackets or other demographic traits. — Todd Shriber

11. The Silent Crisis: How to Spot and Stop Elder Financial Exploitation

One serious risk to financial wellbeing in retirement that is difficult to talk about is financial exploitation. Someone whose cognitive abilities are declining is vulnerable to harm from both financial predators and their own financial misjudgments. Protecting such clients is a crucial part of a financial advisor’s role. — Rick Kahler