In unity there is strength
Relying on a custodian — no matter how well intentioned — to take the lead in lobbying is not a sound idea
Chasing performance is too risky
Time for advisers with clients whose portfolios are near a peak in stocks to preach caution.
How to engage both members of a couple
Talk to the man, talk to the man, nod to the woman,” Sallie Krawcheck said in a recent…
Adviser enforcement must involve real due process
The following is an edited version of a speech given by SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar Oct. 14…
Responding to regulators’ focus on fees
Advisers need to ensure they aren't taking advantage of their clients, either intentionally or unintentionally, and must explain and justify their fees.
Clients may need hand-holding this tax season
The IRS should re-examine its budgetary priorities and direct more of its shrinking resources to taxpayer guidance and assistance
Schwab’s robo move puts advisers on alert
Reporter Mason Braswell’s story “Schwab preps robo offering” about Charles Schwab Corp.’s likely entrance into the online…
Put your plan in place today
There's no reason for advisers to put off making continuity and succession plans, especially now that regulators are taking notice.
Obama’s tax proposals fall short
Some of the president's tax plans likely will give nightmares to the clients of financial advisers.
MetLife’s challenge a plus, win or lose
Win or lose, Met-Life’s decision to challenge its designation as a systemically import- ant financial institution by the…