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Why LGBTQ+ finance Is the next frontier in wealth management

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Alpha FMC

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Every June, financial institutions turn their logos rainbow in support of Pride Month, but few go beyond the surface when it comes to understanding and serving the financial needs of LGBTQ+ clients.

Recent data from LGBT Capital estimates that global LGBTQ+ purchasing power is approximately $4.7 trillion. In the U.S. alone, the community wields an estimated $1.4 trillion in annual spending power. Yet despite this economic influence, most firms lack inclusive offerings in foundational areas like estate and legacy planning, retirement readiness tools, and support for family-building expenses such as adoption, IVF, or surrogacy. The absence of these tailored solutions is a missed market opportunity.

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