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Coaching clients to teach their kids about investing
OPINION JAN 21, 2020
Coaching clients to teach their kids about investing

Less than half of parents let their kids make real financial decisions, and that’s a problem

By Sarah Newcomb
Why retirement plan adviser RFPs are critical to participant success
OPINION JAN 21, 2020
Why retirement plan adviser RFPs are critical to participant success

And why it’s not happening

By Fred Barstein
3 big themes for RIAs in 2020
OPINION JAN 17, 2020
3 big themes for RIAs in 2020

David Canter of Fidelity talks about where the independent adviser is heading as we embark on a new decade

By InvestmentNews
Nir Kaissar: BlackRock muddies the social-investing waters
OPINION JAN 16, 2020
Nir Kaissar: BlackRock muddies the social-investing waters

The giant money manager is taking a misguided approach to climate change

By Bloomberg
9 ways advisers can add value for clients
OPINION JAN 14, 2020
9 ways advisers can add value for clients

As consolidations continue and fee compression becomes a threat to status quo services, advisers need to be cognizant of the value they can add for clients

By Jamie Hopkins
Will Finra’s rogue broker rule go far enough?
OPINION JAN 13, 2020
Will Finra’s rogue broker rule go far enough?

The problem won’t go away if it’s regarded solely as an issue for smaller firms

By InvestmentNews
Mitigating the 3 common conflicts of AUM fiduciaries
OPINION JAN 10, 2020
Mitigating the 3 common conflicts of AUM fiduciaries

Advisers who use an assets-under-management model should lead with planning and do what’s in the best interest of their clients at all turns

By Jamie Hopkins
Don't relegate diversity efforts as marketing
OPINION JAN 10, 2020
Don't relegate diversity efforts as marketing

Make D&I a core principle, not public relations

By Frank Paré
The SECURE Act and open MEPs: Opportunities and threats for advisers
OPINION JAN 09, 2020
The SECURE Act and open MEPs: Opportunities and threats for advisers

The legislation's green light for open multiple employer plans goes into effect at the start of next year

By Fred Reish
A resolution for a new decade of growth
OPINION JAN 07, 2020
A resolution for a new decade of growth

Try identifying the things you should stop doing before making a list of the things you want to accomplish

By Scott Hanson
Planning strategies for the solo practitioner: 2020 and beyond
OPINION JAN 06, 2020
Planning strategies for the solo practitioner: 2020 and beyond

With all the change occurring in our industry, even solo practitioners should have a business plan for navigating the road ahead

By Joni Youngwirth
What’s new for Social Security in 2020?
OPINION JAN 06, 2020
What’s new for Social Security in 2020?

The changes include higher payroll taxes, larger benefits and a promise of improved customer service

By Mary Beth Franklin
Chief compliance officers help drive growth at RIAs (Really!)
OPINION JAN 03, 2020
Chief compliance officers help drive growth at RIAs (Really!)

A well-seasoned CCO can help transform an RIA by bringing an objective and mindful stance to the typically sales-oriented decision-making at a firm

By Matt Sonnen
The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes
OPINION JAN 03, 2020
The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes

While some plan advisers talk about shifting their focus, few have changed their business models to reflect this new focus

By Fred Barstein
Looking back on a year of great progress for our industry
OPINION DEC 27, 2019
Looking back on a year of great progress for our industry

Laws and rules passed by state legislators and regulators can have just as profound an impact on our industry as the measures that grab the headlines.

By Dale Brown
SECURE Act opens up planning opportunities for advisers
OPINION DEC 20, 2019
SECURE Act opens up planning opportunities for advisers

The measure will have wide-reaching effects on retirement and estate planning for most people

By John Carter
OPINION DEC 19, 2019
The secret to new business? Better communication with current clients

Advisers focusing more time and energy on existing clients can help generate referrals, according to YCharts data

By Sean Brown
OPINION DEC 19, 2019
How proposals to tax more wages could boost Social Security benefits — or not

One possible way to improve the solvency of the Social Security system is to boost the amount of earnings subject to the payroll tax.

By Mary Beth Franklin
The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes
OPINION DEC 18, 2019
The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes

While some plan advisers talk about shifting their focus, few have changed their business models to reflect this new focus.

By Fred Barstein
What the SECURE Act means for annuities
OPINION DEC 17, 2019
What the SECURE Act means for annuities

The SECURE Act has several provisions with a favorable impact on annuities. Find out what this legislation means for annuity providers and retirees

By Mark Rosanes