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Advisers should embrace the digital age and its impact on financial advice
OPINION AUG 12, 2015
Advisers should embrace the digital age and its impact on financial advice

Robos can be an effective on-ramp for deeper client relationships.

By Bruce Milne
OPINION AUG 09, 2015
Stock buybacks: Who benefits?

Advisers should thoroughly vet every share repurchase offer in light of each client's unique situation

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUL 30, 2015
Analyzing Hillary Clinton's capital gains proposal

If the presidential candidate believes long-term capital gains should be rewarded because they will spur economic growth, she should seek to lower rates, not raise them.

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUL 26, 2015
SEC in-house justice system stacks the deck

Too many questionable aspects to the process make it hard to be perceived as fair.

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUL 24, 2015
Do your homework on securities-backed loans

Clients taking out securities-backed loans might see only the advantages and not the risks.

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUL 17, 2015
Why goals-based wealth management has yet to reach its full potential

Current adviser technology needs to be pushed to its limits to help goals-based planning take off.

By Cheryl Nash
7 reasons why financial stewardship is more valuable than a fiduciary standard
OPINION JUL 15, 2015
7 reasons why financial stewardship is more valuable than a fiduciary standard

Could financial stewardship be used as a higher professional standard of care by advisers?

By Ramon Berenguer
Avoid the summer slowdown by using social media
OPINION JUN 30, 2015
Avoid the summer slowdown by using social media

Make these your biggest months by staying connected with clients and actively look for opportunities to engage with new prospects.

By Kristin Andree
OPINION JUN 28, 2015
Millennials make good customers

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUN 28, 2015
Middle class deserves unbiased advice

People most in need of unbiased advice either cannot get it or are getting it from brokers who aren't necessarily looking out for their best interests.

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUN 21, 2015
SEC wants input on ETPs

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUN 18, 2015
Take time to re-examine engagement

Don't assume you know how your team members feel about their jobs. Great businesses measure team engagement

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUN 17, 2015
Warren vs. White: The tone is unfair

There are better ways for Sen. Warren to handle her frustrations with Mary Jo White's management of the SEC

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUN 16, 2015
Why investing in local, SEO-driven adviser websites is the new priority

Advisers in local communities gain trust as they grow their client base and, in doing so, also enhance the firm's brand.

By Gary Liu
OPINION JUN 15, 2015
Thinking like a retiree is quite different than thinking like an investor

Retirement income planning is now established as a vital component of financial planning.

By Wade Pfau
Time for RIAs to break out of the cottage industry mold
OPINION JUN 11, 2015
Time for RIAs to break out of the cottage industry mold

Tips on creating a real business to attract more clients and employees

By Matt Sonnen
OPINION JUN 11, 2015
Time to get in gear on longevity annuities

There's a lot to be done to reach the full potential of QLACs

By MFXFeeder
Some people donate for love, others for money, says research
OPINION JUN 10, 2015
Some people donate for love, others for money, says research

Charities may be able to use these insights into the reasons that different people give.

By Cass R. Sunstein
OPINION JUN 07, 2015
What good is an ad if no one sees it?

Finra's ad campaign is unlikely to significantly raise consumer awareness of BrokerCheck.

By MFXFeeder
Making the most of Facebook for your advisory practice
OPINION JUN 03, 2015
Making the most of Facebook for your advisory practice

Establishing your presence on the site is the first step in making the platform work for you.

By Kristin Andree