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The lead

Vanguard auto-enrolls $1 million–$10 million clients in Flagship

The letters went out last week; outside funds held at Vanguard now count toward the $1 million minimum.

Tax & estate planning

Musk's SpaceX share pledge can't enter an unclaimed Trump Account

Treasury opened the accounts Oct. 1, 2026, and until a parent claims one it can take only government and charity money plus the $1,000 pilot contribution.

Products & portfolios

Blackstone private wealth AUM hits $330B as distributable earnings fall 9%

The firm raised nearly $9 billion across its private wealth platform in the third quarter, while BCRED redemption requests stayed elevated.

Recruiting & transitions

Merrill to add targeted 2027 advisor bonuses, keeps core grid

Financial Planning reported the firm will hold its basic compensation grid in place while seeking to boost recruiting.

Opinion

Beacon Pointe to buy $1B WorthPointe without founder Van Slyke

Terms were not disclosed, and the Austin and Tyler offices become new Beacon Pointe locations.

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