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Solving for retirement security: Lessons from the DC institutional market
OPINION JAN 13, 2021
Solving for retirement security: Lessons from the DC institutional market

Future innovations in DC plans will come as much from retirement plan advisers and their clients as from the institutional market.

By Lew Minsky
Three issues set to motivate ESG investors in 2021
OPINION JAN 13, 2021
Three issues set to motivate ESG investors in 2021

Pandemic recovery, systemic racism and climate are likely to be the top priorities of socially responsible investors this year, according to Boston Common Asset Management.

By Allyson McDonald
4 ways to become more digitally empowered
OPINION JAN 13, 2021
4 ways to become more digitally empowered

It's a good time for firms to take stock of what’s working well and how they can ensure advisers are digitally empowered in the year ahead.

By Kim Langway
New year, new you: Prospecting in the virtual world
OPINION JAN 13, 2021
New year, new you: Prospecting in the virtual world

The truth is, your business can thrive in this 'new normal.' Learning effective ways to prospect virtually can be a huge competitive advantage to advisers who embrace it.

By Erin Botsford
An old bond strategy is new again  — and it's good as gold
OPINION JAN 13, 2021
An old bond strategy is new again — and it's good as gold

A fledgling operation is hoping to turn back the clock by introducing gold bonds that are purchased and repaid with actual gold, a common practice about 90 years ago before FDR’s Gold Reserve Act put the kibosh on all the fun.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investing depends upon a stable government
OPINION JAN 11, 2021
Investing depends upon a stable government

Clients look to advisers for stability — especially when everything we thought as a nation about our republic was thrown into question in just a few short hours

By InvestmentNews
Driving progress during an unprecedented year
OPINION JAN 07, 2021
Driving progress during an unprecedented year

The challenges of the pandemic were magnified by the implementation of the SEC's Reg BI

By Dale Brown
Robinhood exec walks through regulatory revolving door
OPINION JAN 06, 2021
Robinhood exec walks through regulatory revolving door

The online trading platform’s popularity has skyrocketed over the last several months, but its fast growth has also generated increased regulatory scrutiny

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wishing you a successful new year
OPINION JAN 06, 2021
Wishing you a successful new year

Given all that happened last year, many advisers are coming up with different metrics for success in 2021

By Kristine McManus
Strategic delegating is key to success
OPINION JAN 05, 2021
Strategic delegating is key to success

There's nothing worse than workaholic leaders gumming up the works because they won’t delegate

By Scott Hanson
Mapping your firm's future
OPINION DEC 31, 2020
Mapping your firm's future

When thinking about your firm’s strategy, consider where you stand on the 4 Ps — personalization, purpose, private markets and portfolio construction

By Mike Durbin
How IN's new fintech reporter tackled the beat — virtually
OPINION DEC 30, 2020
How IN's new fintech reporter tackled the beat — virtually

Starting a new job amid a pandemic, I’ve had to rethink how to thrive, virtually, with technology as my trusty tool to succeed

By Nicole Casperson
Automation can elevate the client experience
OPINION DEC 28, 2020
Automation can elevate the client experience

For advisers who want to serve more clients without sacrificing their client experience, automation is critical

By Robert Sofia
Finra licensing policy puts women at a disadvantage amid COVID
OPINION DEC 23, 2020
Finra licensing policy puts women at a disadvantage amid COVID

Taking time off to have a child, care for a family member or provide home schooling amid the pandemic can derail a career in finance.

By Caroline Hayes
‘Adoption is the next innovation’: Forecasting fintech in 2021 and beyond
OPINION DEC 22, 2020
‘Adoption is the next innovation’: Forecasting fintech in 2021 and beyond

The use of new technologies and solutions will mean fundamental shifts in the financial services industry

By Jamie Hopkins
Brokers, tell the B-D when selling cannabis investments
OPINION DEC 21, 2020
Brokers, tell the B-D when selling cannabis investments

Don't risk letting your career go up in smoke

By Bruce Kelly
Robinhood isn't gamifying the markets. It's democratizing them
OPINION DEC 18, 2020
Robinhood isn't gamifying the markets. It's democratizing them

The fintech led a movement to virtually eliminate commissions, cut racial investing disparities in half and dramatically increase stock ownership among investors

By Aaron Brown
3 steps to leverage year-end planning and kick-start 2021
OPINION DEC 17, 2020
3 steps to leverage year-end planning and kick-start 2021

Things that every adviser should consider to make the most of their end-of-year planning

By Ron Carson
How the pandemic moved us out of the newsroom and turned everyone into a bureau chief
OPINION DEC 16, 2020
How the pandemic moved us out of the newsroom and turned everyone into a bureau chief

My colleagues get a sense of what it's like to orbit outside our New York City headquarters

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tips for guarding your devices from  cyberattacks
OPINION DEC 15, 2020
Tips for guarding your devices from cyberattacks

Sophisticated cyberthreats and scams are on the rise, making it more important than ever to protect devices

By Andy Zolper