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A road map for selling concentrated stock positions
If a client's position in a single stock has become untenable, here are five strategies for reducing concentration risk.
Student loan debt assistance programs become higher priority for employers
Employers' interest in various types of assistance has increased this year, partly as a result of the passage of SECURE 2.0 late last year.
Gold investors watch and wait through yellow metal’s ‘summer lull’
Gold has been hovering around $2,000 an ounce since the start of 2023, failing to break out in the face of repeated Fed rate hikes.
How communicating expectations makes a good advisor
It's up to us to let our clients know from the start about the services we will and won't provide, so they'll stick with us during market cycles.
Social media’s impact on investing
The uncertain economic environment means the general public can benefit from the experience of a good financial advisor, rather than getting their investment ideas from TikTok or YouTube.
Our next moon goal — the best for the world
InvestmentNews board member Dr. Benjamin Akande, a distinguished economist, shares an inspiring message.
Are you asking your partner firms these 5 questions?
Both clients and advisors are seeking assurance that solutions implemented today will remain effective and achievable in the future.
Stop contributing to IRAs and 401(k)s
This decades-old strategy no longer works. It’s time to reduce IRA balances, not increase them.
Permanent remote supervision? Not so fast
The industry’s frustration is understandable. But state regulators and the plaintiff’s bar have a point, too.
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer
The egregious case of Jamie Worden and the continuing issue of unpaid arbitration awards.
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck
Should the SEC turn to a third-party organization to help it increase the number of exams?
Why investment banking deals should be part of your firm’s tool kit
Having a capital markets division in-house gives financial advisors the opportunity to access high-quality transactions for their clients.
Understanding WhatsApp supervision
What financial services firms need to know about the risks of scraping software versus the benefits of an API-based integration.
Capturing more wallet share with cash
Yields on cash offerings are higher in current market conditions, a trend that has attracted investors' attention.
IRS provides limited RMD relief
After the SECURE 2.0 Act's new rules resulted in confusion, the IRS issues notice providing relief on required minimum distributions.
Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor
Studies have shown that most people will benefit from an advisor's assistance, realizing a 4%-plus increase in their yearly return, even after fees.
Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider
Offering employees an ownership stake can give you a valuable tool to attract and retain great people, and it often makes internal succession much easier.
Social Security rules for divorced spouses
First rule: There must be at least a decade between 'I do' and 'I don’t.'
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — July 2023
This month's highlights include Pershing X's launch of Wove, Blueleaf's 'aggregation-as-a-service' solution, and Nitrogen's new set of firmwide data analytics capabilities.
Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall
The rational, eat-your-vegetables approach to retirement peace of mind only goes so far. Advisors must become more adept at helping clients to prepare emotionally.
