The Latest from FA Alpha Daily

• Thu

  Practice Management Insights

  August 20, 2026

  You need to master this skill if you want clients to understand you

  Thu

  Complex financial topics can quickly become difficult for clients to follow. Advisors who organize their ideas clearly and communicate them in a way that clients can grasp are better positioned to build confidence and trust. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we explore how financial advisors can make complex concepts easier for clients to understand.

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• Wed

  Return Driven Strategy

  August 19, 2026

  This skill wins and retains more clients than any other tactic

  Wed

  Communication is a two-way street. To be an effective communicator, you have to know how to take turns talking AND listening.

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• Tue

  FA Alpha 50

  August 18, 2026

  Investors are pessimistic about this consulting giant’s long-term prospects

  Tue

  The rapid advancement of AI tools has drastically reshaped how the consulting industry operates and how investors view companies in this space.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  August 17, 2026

  Dealmaking continues to pick up amid market concerns

  Mon

  In January, financial-infrastructure giant Global Payments (GPN) closed one of the biggest fintech deals in years. The company bought payment processor Worldpay for more than $24 billion.

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• FridayWeekly
  DigestAug 14, 2026

  Weekly Digest

  August 14, 2026

  Investors are wary of Big Tech’s negative cash flows

  FridayWeekly
  DigestAug 14, 2026

  Big Tech’s once-positive cash flows are going negative, and investors are worried. Meanwhile, with living costs rising, Americans are delaying their retirement.

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• Thu

  Practice Management Insights

  August 13, 2026

  This is a skill every financial advisor NEEDS to have

  Thu

  One of the most challenging aspects of being a financial advisor is turning leads into clients and convincing the latter to take a particular course of action.

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• Wed

  Return Driven Strategy

  August 12, 2026

  Addressing pain points is the key to client conversions

  Wed

  Why do owners put up businesses?

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• Tue

  FA Alpha 50

  August 11, 2026

  This contractor is a critical partner for the government’s AI upgrade

  Tue

  Federal spending has risen in recent years, growing from $5 trillion in FY 2016 to $7 trillion in FY 2025.

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• MondayMacroAug 10, 2026

  Monday Macro

  August 10, 2026

  Big Tech’s once-positive cash flows are turning negative

  MondayMacroAug 10, 2026

  Alphabet (GOOGL) had spent its entire life as a public company producing positive free cash flow.

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• FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisAug 7, 2026

  Portfolio Analysis

  August 7, 2026

  AI is reshaping the American economy in a big way

  FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisAug 7, 2026

  One of the biggest hedge funds betting on AI recently collapsed. But it’s by no means a verdict on the AI trade.

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• Thu

  Practice Management Insights

  August 6, 2026

  This technique will help YOU grab your prospects’ attention

  Thu

  Strong client relationships begin with communication that resonates with your audience. Advisors who focus on the value clients care about most are often better positioned to earn trust and inspire action. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we examine why answering one simple question can help financial advisors communicate more effectively and win more clients.

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• Wed

  Return Driven Strategy

  August 5, 2026

  You can’t land clients if you don’t have an answer to this question

  Wed

  Strong client relationships begin with communication that resonates with your audience. Advisors who focus on the value clients care about most are often better positioned to earn trust and inspire action. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we examine why answering one simple question can help financial advisors communicate more effectively and win more clients.

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• TuesdayFA Alpha 50Aug 4, 2026

  FA Alpha 50

  August 4, 2026

  This software firm continues to deliver amid industry-wide skepticism

  TuesdayFA Alpha 50Aug 4, 2026

  For many, the word brings to mind glossy brochures, catchy one-liners, or flashy ad campaigns. Said another way, a field and activity that’s tied to consumer brands or big companies.

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• MondayMacroAug 3, 2026

  Monday Macro

  August 3, 2026

  One of AI’s biggest hedge funds suddenly collapsed

  MondayMacroAug 3, 2026

  For many, the word brings to mind glossy brochures, catchy one-liners, or flashy ad campaigns. Said another way, a field and activity that’s tied to consumer brands or big companies.

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• FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisJul 31, 2026

  Portfolio Analysis

  July 31, 2026

  Microsoft just made market history

  FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisJul 31, 2026

  Earnings season continues.

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• Thu

  Practice Management Insights

  July 30, 2026

  Here’s how you can address client pain points without relying on negativity

  Thu

  One of the best ways to capture your prospects’ attention is to talk about their pain points and present them with a solution.

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• Wed

  Return Driven Strategy

  July 29, 2026

  You need to think like a marketer if you want to truly set your practice apart

  Wed

  For many, the word brings to mind glossy brochures, catchy one-liners, or flashy ad campaigns. Said another way, a field and activity that’s tied to consumer brands or big companies.

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• TuesdayCompany
  SpecificJul 28, 2026

  Company Specific

  July 28, 2026

  Investors are cautious about this SaaS firm

  TuesdayCompany
  SpecificJul 28, 2026

  Software as a Service (“SaaS”) firms continue to grapple with investor concerns about their competitiveness in an increasingly AI-driven business environment.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  July 27, 2026

  There’s a case to be made for flat interest rates

  Mon

  Inflation accelerated earlier this year after the U.S. began a war with Iran, and that revived concerns that the Fed may have to hike rates.

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• FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisJul 24, 2026

  Portfolio Analysis

  July 24, 2026

  Investors are worried about Big Tech’s spending spree

  FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisJul 24, 2026

  This was yet another busy week for the U.S. stock market, especially with earnings season kicking into full swing.

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