Fees, financial literacy and the freedom to work as an independent contractor are all under debate in state legislatures — and relevant to the growth of advisers' practices
Catch up on the highlights from this week in fintech news.
Leaders focused on business growth may not be thinking about the next unexpected disruption. That's where trusted advisers have an opportunity to bridge the gap.
There’s no universally correct direction for every breakaway to take. What works for some may not be the right solution for others.
The 5 cents remaining in an investment account triggered a lengthy back-and-forth between the adviser and his custodian.
Technology has become a deciding factor in today’s M&A, so if you're preparing a firm for acquisition, it’s clear that tech is where you want to make that strategic investment.
Just about every asset class has been whacked in this year's sell-off, which has pushed firms' AUM values lower, resulting in lower fees and revenues.
There is a struggle to define ESG, and opponents are using that to their advantage.
Build loyalty by providing meaningful hospitality and personal touch points for your firm's clients.
Companies need to be able to recognize changing facts on the ground, assess corporate values and capabilities, and decide on a response in real time.
Perhaps the biggest concern for RIAs contemplating a sale is how it would affect their employees and clients.
Crypto assets have not provided audits and other standard modes of verification, which disqualifies them as prudent investments.
Hybrid work can support growth and stronger client relationships if firms intentionally pursue those outcomes.
New clients are both the key to growth and to insulating a firm's revenues against a declining market.
How should firms organize, develop and manage their operations to ensure continued success as they grow?
Vanguard founder John Bogle took his fiduciary mandate very seriously and focused on embedding it in the company's culture.
Advisers should provide a holistic, hyper-personalized view of a client’s entire financial life, complete with data-driven recommendations.
Advisers may benefit from shifting allocations within both their fixed-income and equity exposures, as well as introducing alternative asset classes.
It takes time to explain the investing approach to clients, and often those explanations don't stick.
Too many are complacent when it comes to ESG, driven by the fact that it’s much easier to simply accept a score and move on.
