During these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we protect and expand access to financial advice
Advisers contend with the very same financial and emotional strains amid the historic economic downturn
The regulator deems ‘material’ federal help to pay personnel who work with clients
Think like an event planner, said presenters on a webcast from The American College of Financial Services
Only 3.9% of participants took withdrawals and even fewer reallocated assets
The regulator alleges Portfolio Advisors Alliance used false offering documents
Less real estate and more reliance on artificial intelligence could be in the industry's future
Last month's rebound in equities is likely to be just a blip in a longer-term market decline
Key interest rates set by the IRS for estate planning purposes have never been as low as they are starting this month
Some firms are waiving or reducing fees for clients who have been financially affected by the current crisis
The agency may not complete the legislation until late in the year, while it deals with fallout from COVID-19
Travel restrictions and uneasiness about in-person meetings mean recruiting is moving online
The Pension Protection Act allows 1035 exchanges from an existing nonqualified annuity into a long-term care qualified annuity
The current environment may increase clients' interest in establishing estate plans and getting all the necessary documents in place
Survey shows majority of advisory clients still plan to retire on time
Baby boomers are at a particularly high risk for permanent job loss, and that could affect retirement security
Investor advocates: Common sense and the Investment Advisers Act require the disclosure of higher-fee funds
Advisers still want to network, but are asking for a price break on the cost of admission
As the pandemic eliminates in-person meetings, advisory firms will need capital to shift to a fully remote experience
The IBD will add the San Diego firm's 20 advisers via the purchase
