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From shoulder pads to financial advisers -- how the NFL Players  Association protects its members from fraudsters
OPINION SEP 16, 2020
From shoulder pads to financial advisers -- how the NFL Players Association protects its members from fraudsters

Roughly 2,000 NFL players need the extra layer of financial protection the union's adviser program provides

By Bruce Kelly
Strengthen diversity and inclusion by adjusting the hiring process
OPINION SEP 16, 2020
Strengthen diversity and inclusion by adjusting the hiring process

During interviews, a candidate's true aptitude could be obscured by cultural differences or behavioral norms

By Gurinder S. Ahluwalia
Retirement advisory firms must adapt or face attrition
OPINION SEP 15, 2020
Retirement advisory firms must adapt or face attrition

National aggregators are forcing independents to act

By Dick Darian
Look again: Your annual goals are still within reach
OPINION SEP 14, 2020
Look again: Your annual goals are still within reach

As fall begins, take time to revisit your business plan for the year and figure out what needs to get done and who can do it

By Kristine McManus
How our response to the pandemic created a better normal
OPINION SEP 09, 2020
How our response to the pandemic created a better normal

Robust communication encouraged our clients to continue with their investment strategies

By Scott Hanson
An open letter to Corporate America: I can't feel my pain
OPINION SEP 08, 2020
An open letter to Corporate America: I can't feel my pain

Northern Trust executive Shundrawn Thomas reflects on the state of race relations in the workplace, and in his heart

By Shundrawn Thomas
Why ROI is the wrong metric for guaranteed income
OPINION SEP 03, 2020
Why ROI is the wrong metric for guaranteed income

Comparing annuities to traditional assets and focusing on rates of return undermines the value they provide

By Philip E. Caminiti
Why the 'when' matters in prospecting during a pandemic
OPINION SEP 01, 2020
Why the 'when' matters in prospecting during a pandemic

A seemingly appropriate conversation at the wrong time can be a painful combination

By Ron Carson
Why 2020 is a good year to give
OPINION AUG 28, 2020
Why 2020 is a good year to give

Existing tax laws, the CARES Act, and election year uncertainty make it wise to be generous now in support of extraordinary needs

By Kim Laughton
Reaching the next generation of investors via ESG
OPINION AUG 28, 2020
Reaching the next generation of investors via ESG

Given the growing interest in ESG, rules and regulations that seek to restrict ESG investments are short-sighted and ultimately negatively impact investors

By Christine Hurtsellers
Helping clients navigate the fixed-income storm
OPINION AUG 26, 2020
Helping clients navigate the fixed-income storm

With yields at historic lows, the ability of fixed income to deliver on its storied value proposition as a portfolio ballast in times of stress is challenged

By John Kennedy
8 steps to creating racial justice portfolios
OPINION AUG 25, 2020
8 steps to creating racial justice portfolios

Interest in investing for equity and inclusion is growing, and yet most clients don't know where to start

By Kristin Hull
Looking for uncorrelated returns? Consider reinsurance
OPINION AUG 25, 2020
Looking for uncorrelated returns? Consider reinsurance

The market for insurance-linked securities totals close to $100 billion and has expanded beyond catastrophe bonds to include collateralized reinsurance contracts

By Frank A. Burke
Asset-based fee models are 'lazy' — and flawed
OPINION AUG 24, 2020
Asset-based fee models are 'lazy' — and flawed

Most advisers don't know what their time is worth, according to research from Bob Veres of Inside Information

By Jeff Benjamin
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2020
OPINION AUG 24, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2020

We look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers and wealth management!

By Michael Kitces
COVID-19 emphasizes importance of succession plans
OPINION AUG 24, 2020
COVID-19 emphasizes importance of succession plans

The pandemic has moved the issue to center stage for leaders of RIAs and multifamily offices

By Kathy Freeman
Advisers can shine a light on the darkness of 2020
OPINION AUG 23, 2020
Advisers can shine a light on the darkness of 2020

Financial advisers are ideally situated to help clients talk through the unforeseen challenges a global pandemic brings

By InvestmentNews
Phony Philly adviser latest snagged for unregistered securities
OPINION AUG 21, 2020
Phony Philly adviser latest snagged for unregistered securities

Dean Vagnozzi sold millions in unregistered securities to clients who weren't wealthy enough to buy them. Why did the SEC take so long to drop the hammer on him?

By Bruce Kelly
Investment Company Act turns 80
OPINION AUG 20, 2020
Investment Company Act turns 80

The bill gave rise to fund investing — the most powerful form of financial intermediation for individual Americans

By Paul Schott Stevens
3 tips on building recession-ready retirement income plans
OPINION AUG 19, 2020
3 tips on building recession-ready retirement income plans

Advisers need to help clients understand that the question isn’t whether the markets will drop, it’s when and how far

By Phil Lubinski