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Making an impact with financial literacy
OPINION JUL 29, 2020
Making an impact with financial literacy

Advisers should embrace their role as educators and teach clients about investing, debt, risk mitigation and budgeting

By Andrew Crowell
SEC, DOL take different approaches to regulating ESG investing
OPINION JUL 27, 2020
SEC, DOL take different approaches to regulating ESG investing

The DOL proposal likely would chill the use of socially responsible investments in retirement accounts; the SEC focuses on disclosure

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Making use of momentum
OPINION JUL 27, 2020
Making use of momentum

As the face of our profession continues to change, only those most adaptable to change will thrive

By Ron Carson
UBS' private bank closure raises questions for elite advisers
OPINION JUL 24, 2020
UBS' private bank closure raises questions for elite advisers

Compensation and control over the client relationship are two key issues surrounding the shutdown

By Bruce Kelly
Assembling the range of skills needed to run an advisory firm
OPINION JUL 24, 2020
Assembling the range of skills needed to run an advisory firm

Advisers need to do what they do, and find partners who will mitigate their weaknesses

By Conor Delaney
Growing your business in a virtual world
OPINION JUL 22, 2020
Growing your business in a virtual world

At a time when advisers’ tried-and-true in-person networking events are off-limits, what does it take to attract the attention of new clients?

By John Anderson
401(k) plans – gold mines or land mines?
OPINION JUL 21, 2020
401(k) plans – gold mines or land mines?

It's getting harder for advisers who don't specialize in 401(k) plans to dabble in an industry littered with regulatory and legal land mines

By Fred Barstein
Looking out for your Aunt Sally
OPINION JUL 21, 2020
Looking out for your Aunt Sally

If you're considering selling, the first question you need to answer is whether you want to join a fully integrated firm with a bold mission or become part of a financial consolidator

By Scott Hanson
ETF market continues searching for the perfect expense ratio
OPINION JUL 21, 2020
ETF market continues searching for the perfect expense ratio

When zero fees are not expensive enough

By Jeff Benjamin
Five questions wirehouse advisers need to ask themselves
OPINION JUL 21, 2020
Five questions wirehouse advisers need to ask themselves

Firms make it easy to stay put for the entirety of an adviser’s career, yet many advisers are feeling uncomfortable with that notion — worrying that what got them 'here' may not get them 'there'

By Mindy Diamond
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion
OPINION JUL 17, 2020
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion

Advisers can help expand financial inclusion by assisting people in understanding essential concepts and developing the skills needed to reach their financial goals

By Marguerita Cheng
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law
OPINION JUL 16, 2020
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law

The trade groups’ request to the SEC focuses attention on the particulars of a disclosure when a recommendation entails a conflict of interest

By Knut Rostad
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