These thought experiments cut through financial planning jargon to help you discover what matters most.

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The heart of personal financial planning isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about preparing for the unexpected.

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According to Cerulli’s U.S. Advisor Metrics 2023, asset under management (AUM) per advisor decreased year-over-year by 12.9%, marking the first year-over-year decrease since 2018. In addition, 55% of ...

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