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How to build your OSJ business and attract and retain advisers
OPINION NOV 25, 2019
How to build your OSJ business and attract and retain advisers

OSJs that offer business strategy tools that support advisers are well-positioned to tap into growth opportunity.

By David Pologe
401(k) plans are an illusion
OPINION NOV 21, 2019
401(k) plans are an illusion

The participants are what matter, not the plan

By Fred Barstein
Empowered female advisers can make a difference
OPINION NOV 19, 2019
Empowered female advisers can make a difference

Female advisers should champion their expertise.

By Natalie Wolfsen
What firms can do to attract women advisers
OPINION NOV 19, 2019
What firms can do to attract women advisers

Fewer women apply for jobs as financial advisers than men, but that shouldn't stop firms from trying to create more balance in their adviser ranks.

By Kristen Kimmell
Top advisers know which clients are worth keeping, and which to let go
OPINION NOV 15, 2019
Top advisers know which clients are worth keeping, and which to let go

Although most advisers are hesitant to let go of any revenue, three-quarters say they have ended a relationship with a client.

By Ryan W. Neal
Women in developing nations need impact investing
OPINION NOV 15, 2019
Women in developing nations need impact investing

And impact investing needs them.

By Durreen Shahnaz
Regulators can do more to protect vulnerable, senior investors
OPINION NOV 14, 2019
Regulators can do more to protect vulnerable, senior investors

Ongoing support must be committed to continuously enhance protection and fraud detection.

By Michelle Oroschakoff
2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest
OPINION NOV 13, 2019
2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest

There are a couple of requirements clients should meet before they start picking stocks.

By Jamie Hopkins
Digital moneyball
OPINION NOV 12, 2019
Digital moneyball

7 habits of a successful digital executive

By Steve Gresham
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market
OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market

The opportunities are not without challenges, however

By Aaron Schumm
Guiding clients through the Medicare maze
OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Guiding clients through the Medicare maze

Working with independent health insurance brokers can save time, money.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020
OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020

By Mary Beth Franklin
Is massive consolidation in the 401(k) record-keeping industry inevitable?
OPINION NOV 09, 2019
Is massive consolidation in the 401(k) record-keeping industry inevitable?

Conventional wisdom says yes, industry leaders say not so fast.

By Fred Barstein
Blockchain offers benefits to retirement ecosystem
OPINION NOV 09, 2019
Blockchain offers benefits to retirement ecosystem

Technology promises to reduce millions of errors.

By John Mitchem
Employee wellness can pay dividends
OPINION NOV 09, 2019
Employee wellness can pay dividends

Talented workers will be attracted to and stay at firms that offer superior benefits

By Sandra McCarthy
Being mindful about retirement
OPINION NOV 08, 2019
Being mindful about retirement

It's important for advisers to prepare themselves for retirement, rather than adopting a 'wait and see' attitude

By Joni Youngwirth
OPINION OCT 31, 2019
Building an emotional connection can grow your business

Emotionally connected clients are more likely to make word-of-mouth referrals to their family and friends

By Ryan Sullivan
Navigating the RIA ecosystem
OPINION OCT 31, 2019
Navigating the RIA ecosystem

Firms that maintain open architecture and touch points will endure and grow.

By David Canter
Robos built for advisers struggling to gain traction
OPINION OCT 30, 2019
Robos built for advisers struggling to gain traction

Only a small number of advisers are using these platforms.

By Ryan W. Neal
Adding value during health insurance open enrollment
OPINION OCT 28, 2019
Adding value during health insurance open enrollment

Michael Policar carves out a niche helping clients navigate their health insurance plan options.

By Jeff Benjamin