Regulation

Ohio National offers buyouts, ends commission trails amid jumbled regulatory oversight of VAs

Jurisdiction is shared between the SEC, Finra and state insurance commissioners. Will any of them step in?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.

The Industry

6 mistakes advisers make when onboarding new clients

Custodians

TCA by E*Trade lures Edelman Financial Engines with promise of client referrals

Tax Planning

10 states with lowest overall tax burden

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6 mistakes advisers make when onboarding new clients

Starting a new relationship with a client is harder than it looks.
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7 surprising things Medicare doesn't cover

Recommended strategies for filling the coverage gaps.
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10 states with lowest overall tax burden

Here's a list of the states with the lowest total tax burden from Wallet Hub

New Schwab adviser tech chief Andrew Salesky pushes to accelerate team�s efforts

His new role comes as the nation's largest custodian faces questions about its commitment to advisers.

6 myths about millennials that could harm adviser businesses

Negative stereotypes of young investors are preventing many firms from courting this valuable potential client pool.

Surviving the next downturn

Our 2018 pricing & profitability study shows advisory firms riding the stock market to new heights � and exposes vulnerabilities ahead.

The midterm elections: What's at stake for financial advisers

A shift in control of the House could change the course of important issues, including the SEC advice rule, tax reform and retirement policies.

Jeff Benjamin

Quick change in plans has Bob Oros headed to HighTower

Barry Ritholtz

Barry Ritholtz defends Wall Street, warts and all

Michael Kitces

Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — November 2018

Advisor wellness: Takeaways from study

Nov 15

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Advisors are continually focused on adjusting client portfolios for maximum return while also managing risk. But is the same true for how they manage their own �wellness� portfolio? In late 2017, FlexShares surveyed more than 700 financial advisors on their own perceived wellness....

Transform your practice: How you may be able to scale your business to the next level

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With growth on your mind, many financial advisers are searching for a new approach. But how can you run an independent practice while still being armed with support? Join InvestmentNews for a special webcast to explore a new approach � Schwab�s independent branch model �...

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