Follow the data to ID the best prospects
Advisers play an important role in grooming the next generation of savvy consumers, which can be a win-win for clients and advisers alike.
Advisers need to get real with clients about what reasonable investment returns look like
There's a big disconnect between investor expectations and stark economic realities, especially among American millennials.
Help clients give wisely
Not all charities are created equal, and advisers shouldn't relinquish their role as stewards of their clients' wealth by avoiding philanthropy discussions
Finra, it’s high time for transparency
A call for new Finra leadership to be more forthcoming about the board's work.
ETF liquidity a growing point of financial industry contention
Little to indicate the ETF industry is fully prepared for a major rush to the exits by investors.
Weeding out rogue brokers
If the industry was really serious about getting rid of rogue brokers, it would do more both individually and through Finra.
Make clients aware of filial laws that could wreak havoc on the financial security of millions
Encourage clients to think ahead about how much financial responsibility they're willing to assume for their aging parents.
Where will new clients come from?
If you started at a wirehouse, you're probably familiar with the “bad old days”: You made 500 dials…
Raymond James’ $17M fine over anti-money-laundering failures should be a wake-up call
In the wake of Raymond James' $17M fine, it's time advisers take regulators' focus on this issue seriously, as rules are only going to get stricter.
Advisers’ role in retiree health care
What’s the single biggest expense that your clients will face once they’ve retired? Housing? Recreation? How…