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A crisis is a terrible thing to waste
OPINION MAR 18, 2020
A crisis is a terrible thing to waste

How the COVID-19 pandemic could change the 401(k) market

By Fred Barstein
How a new regulation for brokers will protect investors
OPINION MAR 17, 2020
How a new regulation for brokers will protect investors

The SEC got Reg BI right because it carefully balances consumer protection with investor choice

By Tom Quaadman
The questions advisers need to ask in bear markets
OPINION MAR 16, 2020
The questions advisers need to ask in bear markets

A market downturn, even one that may turn steep, doesn’t change what investors want from their advisers

By InvestmentNews
Steering your firm through the crisis
OPINION MAR 13, 2020
Steering your firm through the crisis

In challenging times, communicate liberally with the people who are responsible for the success of your firm

By Scott Hanson
Blueprint for expanding access to private markets
OPINION MAR 13, 2020
Blueprint for expanding access to private markets

As the SEC considers changes to its accredited investor definition, it's time to do more to deliver the benefits of private markets to investors safely

By Lawrence Calcano
Fear sells, but excitement buys
OPINION MAR 12, 2020
Fear sells, but excitement buys

We're constantly telling clients to remain calm during sell-offs. It's just not possible

By Sarah Newcomb
A fond and grateful farewell to Ladenburg Thalmann, and hello to new beginnings
OPINION MAR 10, 2020
A fond and grateful farewell to Ladenburg Thalmann, and hello to new beginnings

An open letter to the advisory industry from Richard Lampen and Adam Malamed

By Richard Lampen and Adam Malamed
Three blind wealth management execs and the demographic elephant
OPINION MAR 09, 2020
Three blind wealth management execs and the demographic elephant

One really big issue can have completely different meanings depending on an executive's viewpoint

By Steve Gresham
Private equity may not be right for HNW clients
OPINION MAR 06, 2020
Private equity may not be right for HNW clients

Most high-net-worth individuals would be better off investing in small-cap securities via mutual funds and ETFs

By Clark Kendall
Coronavirus will test your firm's tech
OPINION MAR 06, 2020
Coronavirus will test your firm's tech

Clients don’t need to be sick to feel the impact of the epidemic, and that goes beyond market volatility

By Kyle Hiatt
Women have an edge as financial advisers
OPINION MAR 06, 2020
Women have an edge as financial advisers

In a competitive situation, female advisers have a sense of empathy that helps them relate to clients on a personal level

By Erin Botsford
Her Voice Matters: Seeing female leaders will boost women in advice
OPINION MAR 06, 2020
Her Voice Matters: Seeing female leaders will boost women in advice

Retaining women advisers requires career development efforts

By Patty Carter
The compensation conundrum
OPINION MAR 05, 2020
The compensation conundrum

The way that a firm pays its owner can affect the firm's valuation

By Carolyn Armitage
Wealth managers: Technology, used right, is your best friend
OPINION MAR 05, 2020
Wealth managers: Technology, used right, is your best friend

Technology won’t make winners out of all advisers, but those who understand the origins of the digital age look well-positioned to thrive

By Chris Perry
Yesterday’s news: Robos, single-account models and other noncoordinated strategies
OPINION MAR 04, 2020
Yesterday’s news: Robos, single-account models and other noncoordinated strategies

What investors need – and what many firms are building to serve them

By Jack Sharry
2 big concerns about selling your practice
OPINION MAR 04, 2020
2 big concerns about selling your practice

In this white-hot M&A market, price is no longer the stand-alone consideration

By Scott Hanson
The SECURE Act’s unprecedented opportunities
OPINION MAR 04, 2020
The SECURE Act’s unprecedented opportunities

As the legislation brings about big changes in the retirement plan market, will advisers benefit or will they be drowned?

By Fred Barstein
OK, fellow Boomers, let’s talk about the future
OPINION MAR 03, 2020
OK, fellow Boomers, let’s talk about the future

The importance of inter-generational partnerships in wealth management

By John Taft
FSI's top advocacy priorities in 2020
OPINION MAR 03, 2020
FSI's top advocacy priorities in 2020

The tax treatment of financial services and reducing burdens on advisers' business entities are among the items FSI will be focusing on this year

By Dale Brown
Empathy can help advisers succeed with clients
OPINION FEB 28, 2020
Empathy can help advisers succeed with clients

Why many women aren't seeking advice

By Courtney Laffler