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Building a structure for digital success
OPINION JUL 15, 2020
Building a structure for digital success

How firms can cultivate an organizational structure that accelerates digital transformation

By John Taft & Ryan Burwell
Four pillars of inspiration for stronger client relationships
OPINION JUL 15, 2020
Four pillars of inspiration for stronger client relationships

The proven process of the adviser-client relationship provides a great blueprint to help firms optimize their work

By Eric Clarke
How COVID-19 is altering business trends
OPINION JUL 15, 2020
How COVID-19 is altering business trends

COVID-19 has sent shockwaves across every sector in our economy, and each of your clients is being affected

By Tavis C McCourt
Equity-like financing for RIAs that don’t want to surrender equity
OPINION JUL 15, 2020
Equity-like financing for RIAs that don’t want to surrender equity

All RIAs are different, which underscores the need for diverse sources of funding for these firms

By Harris Baltch
‘Lost and found’ 401(k) bill is good for the advice industry
OPINION JUL 12, 2020
‘Lost and found’ 401(k) bill is good for the advice industry

While not exactly novel, the legislation is a sound first step toward getting Main Street investors the tools they need

By InvestmentNews
Where are the customers’ yachts? 2020 version
OPINION JUL 09, 2020
Where are the customers’ yachts? 2020 version

Should advisory firms take forgivable PPP loans when they didn't suffer any interruption in their revenue?

By Bob Kargenian
Revamping portfolios with risk-smart, tax-smart building blocks
OPINION JUL 08, 2020
Revamping portfolios with risk-smart, tax-smart building blocks

Investors are painfully aware their retirement plans need a do-over. Here's the best approach

By Jack Sharry
Empower’s Personal Capital acquisition highlights convergence of wealth and retirement
OPINION JUL 08, 2020
Empower’s Personal Capital acquisition highlights convergence of wealth and retirement

Retirement plan advisers should heed the implications of the deal

By Fred Barstein
The rise of teleadvising
OPINION JUL 07, 2020
The rise of teleadvising

The businesses thriving during this pandemic are those that have the most digitally native interaction with their clients

By Joe Duran
Podcasts and prospecting
OPINION JUL 07, 2020
Podcasts and prospecting

Podcasts may not generate as many leads as radio shows, but they're still a valuable tool.

By Scott Hanson
The practice of the future
OPINION JUL 06, 2020
The practice of the future

If prospects don’t meet you in person, the impression they gain from your website might make all the difference

By Kristine McManus
SEC rule resets regulatory landscape
OPINION JUL 06, 2020
SEC rule resets regulatory landscape

Reg BI should serve as a ‘true north’ for state officials and other regulatory agencies that are working on their own standards

By Dale Brown
Abandoning alts is shortsighted
OPINION JUL 01, 2020
Abandoning alts is shortsighted

The decision by some IBDs to move away from REITs amid the pandemic leaves their advisers with one less tool to use to help clients

By Amanda Teeple
Increase client satisfaction through planning
OPINION JUN 29, 2020
Increase client satisfaction through planning

New research shows a divide between the services financial advisers are providing and what clients value

By Jamie Hopkins
The upside of uncertainty
OPINION JUN 28, 2020
The upside of uncertainty

Delivering advice that has little directly to do with market performance has proven to be effective

By InvestmentNews
Regulators should take a harder look at Robinhood
OPINION JUN 26, 2020
Regulators should take a harder look at Robinhood

After the tragic death of a customer, the investment platform made significant changes. More may need to be done

By Sean Allocca
14 ways the COVID-19 crisis might make life better
OPINION JUN 25, 2020
14 ways the COVID-19 crisis might make life better

The pandemic will create ways for us to improve our lives and emerge stronger and better

By Brent R. Brodeski
The future of 401(k) plans looks bright
OPINION JUN 24, 2020
The future of 401(k) plans looks bright

But only if retirement plan advisers lead the way

By Fred Barstein
Leading with ethics, in person and online
OPINION JUN 23, 2020
Leading with ethics, in person and online

A recent study found advisers with more ethics training are one-fourth less likely to participate in unethical behaviors

By Keith Harder
A once-perfect radio marriage ends in divorce
OPINION JUN 22, 2020
A once-perfect radio marriage ends in divorce

Weekend radio lineups have turned into rows of carnival barkers, and some shows are dispensing predatory advice

By Scott Hanson