Hand models use their fingers, palms, and wrists to promote a wide range of products, from high-end jewelry to everyday items. But becoming a hand model isn’t just a matter of having great digits. To ...

The model portfolio universe continues to expand at a rapid pace: The number of model portfolios reported to Morningstar now stands at approximately 2,100--more than double what it was in 2020. In our ...

A lot of conventional wisdom regarding investing and wealth management has been questioned over the past couple of years. The best example is the traditional 60/40 portfolio. In the last couple of ...

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 ...

Authored by Kevin Guerette, Director of Distribution Services, President of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC with contributions from Colin Barber, Director of Strategic Initiatives and National Accounts ...

Model portfolios continue to gain ground with financial advisors, who can select from a growing number of models to help manage their clients' investments. I use them for pretty much all of the ...

Asset allocation models continue to dominate the space, according to Morningstar. As of March, asset allocation model portfolios that fall in Morningstar's five equity allocation categories accounted ...

Models are having a moment … and not the runway kind. More advisors are turning to third-party model portfolios in order to save time and go after wealthier clients. More than 80% of fee-based ...

Model portfolios using exchange-traded funds are becoming the new darlings of the financial advisory world. According to Cerulli Associates, of the estimated $36 trillion allocated to model portfolios ...

The Model Portfolio identifies 20 recommended securities to generate $10,000 per year in income. The portfolio covers various sectors like real estate, business development companies, bonds, and ...