Emile Hallez

Emile Hallez is ESG editor at InvestmentNews. Previously he was U.S. news editor for ESG Clarity, covered retirement at InvestmentNews, and worked as a reporter and associate editor at Ignites, a Financial Times publication. Prior to his work in financial journalism, he cut his teeth as a reporter at Evergreen Newspapers, a small chain of community papers in Colorado. Going back even farther in time, he worked as a technician at a tissue bank, making bone, soft tissue and skin grafts. Emile is passionate about cycling, rock climbing, and environmental and animal rights issues. He can often be found exploring the woods of Maine with his wife, Meika, and rescue mutts Piper and Buckey.

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To win business with clients' kids, advisors really have to try
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2023
To win business with clients' kids, advisors really have to try

Most of the time, children don't hire their parents' advisors, but some are more open to it than others.

The 4% rule is back, but it's not really a rule
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2023
The 4% rule is back, but it's not really a rule

A 4% withdrawal rate in retirement can be a place to start, research from Morningstar suggests, but one planner calls it 'simple and dangerous.'

Long-term care: An uncomfortable but necessary conversation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2023
Long-term care: An uncomfortable but necessary conversation

Insurance can be expensive, and clients should be aware of all options and how to use coverage when the time comes.

Despite issues with Schwab, RIAs from TD stay put 
NEWS RIAS NOV 06, 2023
Despite issues with Schwab, RIAs from TD stay put 

Some advisors don’t like the number of master accounts at Schwab, the phone support or the technology. They’re exploring other custodians but don’t want to repaper.

Would you like your 401(k) with a side of emergency savings?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2023
Would you like your 401(k) with a side of emergency savings?

The Secure 2.0 Act will let employers add emergency accounts for workers next year, and fintechs are gearing up.

ESG groups unite on words amid fight against sustainable investing
INVESTING ESG NOV 02, 2023
ESG groups unite on words amid fight against sustainable investing

A new list of definitions may help clear up confusion around ESG.

The insurance industry really doesn't like the DOL's proposed rule
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2023
The insurance industry really doesn't like the DOL's proposed rule

Independent agents who sell annuities could be fiduciaries for the first time.

DOL's rule would add a lot of fiduciaries into the mix
GO RIA COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2023
DOL's rule would add a lot of fiduciaries into the mix

But even those who already work in a fiduciary capacity will be affected, one lawyer says.

How 401(k)s, 529s factor into the new FAFSA
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2023
How 401(k)s, 529s factor into the new FAFSA

The forthcoming application for Federal Student Aid will have some big changes that will help some families and hurt others.

Silver-coin IRA seller settles with CFTC over alleged $68M fraud
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2023
Silver-coin IRA seller settles with CFTC over alleged $68M fraud

Safeguard Metals allegedly steered retirees who cashed out of IRAs toward high-markup silver coins