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Policymakers should tailor regulations for small businesses
NEWS OPINION AUG 02, 2022
Policymakers should tailor regulations for small businesses

The SEC's proposed cybersecurity rule is an example of a one-size-fits-all regulation that would significantly affect smaller firms.

Using the Great Resignation to drive gender diversity in the industry
NEWS OPINION AUG 01, 2022
Using the Great Resignation to drive gender diversity in the industry

There's a growing pool of women seeking second careers who come from sectors including education and nursing, professions that create skills perfectly suited for wealth management.

5 wealth management trends to pay close attention to
NEWS OPINION JUL 26, 2022
5 wealth management trends to pay close attention to

If you’re hoping to capitalize on new opportunities and remain ahead of the curve, it’s crucial to stay on top of current industry trends.

Pushing to bolster retirement readiness with SECURE 2.0
NEWS OPINION JUL 25, 2022
Pushing to bolster retirement readiness with SECURE 2.0

The legislation is a necessary step to ensure that more and more Americans can live comfortably once they stop working.

Soothing client concerns about their investments during mergers
NEWS OPINION JUL 22, 2022
Soothing client concerns about their investments during mergers

Let's face it, virtually no two firms have the precise same offerings. However, the partnership can work if the firms have complementary investment philosophies.

Is this the death of 60/40?
NEWS OPINION JUL 20, 2022
Is this the death of 60/40?

So far this year, the 60/40 portfolio has posted its worst performance in over 60 years, as both stocks and bonds sold off.

Help business owner clients protect their greatest asset: Their people
NEWS OPINION JUL 19, 2022
Help business owner clients protect their greatest asset: Their people

As more and more workers quit their jobs, advisers can help business clients understand the risks associated with losing talent.

Compliance meets Slack and Zoom
NEWS OPINION JUL 13, 2022
Compliance meets Slack and Zoom

As collaboration platforms replace email as the primary form of internal communications, firms must take the necessary steps to protect themselves and their employees.

Statement shock is the beginning, but longevity may be clients’ biggest risk
NEWS OPINION JUL 08, 2022
Statement shock is the beginning, but longevity may be clients’ biggest risk

Longer lifespans increase the chance that your clients will outlive their money or have to drastically downgrade their lifestyle.

The advantage of tiering your advisory fees 
NEWS OPINION JUL 07, 2022
The advantage of tiering your advisory fees 

The AUM fee model works well in rising markets, but when markets begin to decline, the model means revenues are falling as the needs of clients increase.

How financing options can help advisers drive growth
NEWS OPINION JUL 06, 2022
How financing options can help advisers drive growth

There have been exciting developments in terms of partner firms offering loans and equity options that can provide the capital advisers need to realize their business growth goals.

3 retirement plan options for small-business owners
NEWS OPINION JUL 06, 2022
3 retirement plan options for small-business owners

These plan designs can help small-business clients save big on their taxes while building their retirement nest egg.

Curb the paper chase with digital document strategies
NEWS OPINION JUL 01, 2022
Curb the paper chase with digital document strategies

Eliminating paper processes can reduce error rates, driving efficiencies for the firm and improving the customer experience.

Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals
NEWS OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals

Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.

Advisers finding value in joining smaller firms
NEWS OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Advisers finding value in joining smaller firms

Smaller B-Ds and independent RIAs give advisers a platform for more strategic growth as well as a more attentive and supportive environment.

5 ways to identify a good fit when picking a platform for your firm
NEWS OPINION JUN 28, 2022
5 ways to identify a good fit when picking a platform for your firm

There are important things to consider when selecting a platform that researching online or LinkedIn won't tell you.

8 ways to inspire trust in prospects and clients
NEWS OPINION JUN 27, 2022
8 ways to inspire trust in prospects and clients

Relationships with clients are built on trust. Here are ways advisers can help accelerate the trust-building process.

The complexities of investing in alternatives
NEWS OPINION JUN 24, 2022
The complexities of investing in alternatives

Advisory firms' challenges when it comes to alts range from getting access to investments, meeting minimums, figuring out how to subscribe and the headache of performance reporting.

Generating tax alpha takes much more than tax harvesting
NEWS OPINION JUN 22, 2022
Generating tax alpha takes much more than tax harvesting

Other practices that help limit investors' taxes include asset location, rebalancing and maximizing retirement income.

Is your custodian or IBD holding you back?
NEWS OPINION JUN 22, 2022
Is your custodian or IBD holding you back?

Some custodians and IBDs will require that an advisory firm move its assets off their platform if the firm is acquired or merges with one of the consolidators.