The sound of silence
Regulation BI must be implemented by June 30, so why aren’t we hearing more about how brokerages are going to change the way they deliver investment advice?
Virtual Attraction
There is no doubt recruiting has slowed as the financial advice industry deals with broad changes caused by the coronavirus. Can broker-dealers still recruit reps and advisers, even during a pandemic?
Rethinking retirement amid the COVID-19 crisis
As experts revise the 4% rule — to 3%, or even lower — advisers should look beyond traditional investments and include all household assets in retirement income plans
Business development playbook
Despite the current challenges, including working separately from business partners and staff, now is the time advisory firms should be laying the groundwork for their next phase of growth
Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers 2020
InvestmentNews’ third annual Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers highlights 75 advice industry firms that recognize the importance of a strong work culture. The firms' profiles detail the HR policies and workplace practices they use to attract and retain skilled advisers
Annuities take center stage
As the pandemic roils the financial markets, Americans increasingly seek the safety of guaranteed income as they enter their third act. But the rates and guarantees that have been selling points for annuities for years simply aren’t what they used to be.
Here’s how financial advisers can help Americans impacted by COVID-19
The Foundation for Financial Planning is pairing planners with Americans suffering from the financial fallout
DAFs are easier to establish, administer than private foundations
But foundation advocates say they allow more sophisticated philanthropy than a DAF
Eyes wide shut
Advisers have a blind spot when it comes to nontransparent ETFs
Still overlooking millennials? Not OK, Boomer
Why the financial advisory industry continues to fail at connecting with this crucial generation
BlackRock learns it ain’t always easy being green
New reports show how even the world's largest asset manager at more than $7.8 trillion and one of the most vocal proponents of environmental, social and corporate governance causes can be guilty of greenwashing.
Litigation over state fiduciary standards could break new ground
Courts would have to sort out how federal government, states can shape advice reform
A new playbook for independent broker-dealer M&A
Everyone is up for sale at the right price – and private equity is buying
Her Success Matters: Blue Zone Wealth Advisors CEO Judith Lu
Lu talks about her unconventional path to financial services, her passion for giving back and helping people and how she has applied this to every aspect of her financial services career.
The human factor
Behavioral finance continues to garner attention as more advisers seek ways to coach clients from making bad financial decisions based on emotions
Why advisers should bring up ESG with clients
Help clients put their money where their mouths are
2020 adviser outlook: Focus on managing client expectations
Don't be worried about an imminent recession, says Joan Valenti of Valenti Wealth Management
10 greenest U.S. companies
As companies become more energy-efficient, here’s a list of U.S. companies ranked by their green energy revenues.
AI in 2020: Artificial Intelligence? Or just plain artificial?
AI is one of the buzziest words in fintech. Are the AI claims real or is our intelligence being insulted?
