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The confusion over crypto assets
Clients are demanding access to digital assets. But how — and when — will brokers be able to sell them?
Active ETFs catch the eye of RIAs and big funds, too
According to CFRA data, through the end of last year, active ETFs made up 4% of all ETF assets, and represented 10% of ETF net inflows in the past year.
Active managers are getting a smaller slice of the pie
The debate over active versus passive strategies may be coming to a close.
Litigation, student loans and the retirement outlook for 2022
A pending decision by the Supreme Court could change 401(k) fee lawsuits in a big way.
Free planning apps drive down cost for advice in 2022
Millions of consumers are already creating free financial plans right from their mobile phones, meaning the ability to create customized plans may become commodified.
Political tension could permeate the SEC’s 2022 agenda
Republican commissioners have criticized SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's expansive agenda.
Advisers to focus on staying home in 2022
Advisers like the autonomy of working from home and don’t want to have to go back to the office and wear a suit again.
Prospect of rate hikes puts 2022 economy, markets in clearer focus
Market watchers temper expectations for equity performance this year, but say risk assets still trump bonds.
2022 outlook for Social Security
There's good and bad news on the horizon, including the biggest annual cost-of-living increase in 40 years, but also an offsetting rise in Medicare premiums.
What a year for broker-dealers and their advisers
Record highs for B-Ds in profits, revenues and assets give the industry much to be cheery about.
2021: The year of the PEP
It’s effectively a new market for the retirement plan industry, but it’s an incredibly big frontier.
The battle for direct indexing heats up
The technology allows advisers to trade weighted baskets of stocks, allowing clients to directly own a portfolio of equities designed to mimic the holdings of an ETF.
ETFs take center stage in 2021
Record net inflows are just a part of the story. ETFs continue to take market share of mutual funds by doing more for less.
Gensler sets fast pace, expansive policies at SEC with Democrats in control
The legislative highlight of the year was Democrats raising fewer taxes on the wealthy than anticipated.
Navigating the uncertainty around tax changes
Many advisers are telling clients to wait until the smoke clears on Capitol Hill before making major tax planning decisions.
Tax proposals axed from the Build Back Better Act
As the Senate gets to work, advisers will be keeping their eyes on Washington. The tax reform ground could shift again as lawmakers take up the bill.
The ‘Great Resignation’ is for advisers, too
Amid the massive pandemic exodus, advisers have been guiding clients through career changes or early exits from the workforce. But some advisers have also been striking out on their own.
Financial advice in the 21st century
Evolving technology, increasing longevity and cryptocurrencies will all play a role in the future of advice, according to seven experts from across the wealth management industry.
Geeta Aiyer is an ESG pioneer and a DEI champion
Geeta Aiyer has dedicated her career and personal passion to using finance to support social good via ESG and impact investing.
Managing your clients’ expectations around Social Security
Don’t let clients sabotage their retirement plans because of fears about the program’s finances. Advisers can help clients put trust fund solvency woes into perspective.
