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What do regulators have in store for financial services in 2024?
NEWS OPINION JAN 02, 2024
What do regulators have in store for financial services in 2024?

With lots of new and existing regulations to deal with, as well as the challenges posed by AI, it's shaping up to be a strenuous year for compliance executives.

By Bill Simpson
5 ways wealth managers can better serve first-time Black investors
NEWS OPINION JAN 02, 2024
5 ways wealth managers can better serve first-time Black investors

Meeting the needs of emerging Black investors can be accomplished through incremental changes to client council and outreach.

By Saira Shariff
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance
NEWS OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance

It's crucial for investment advisors to recognize the consequences of failing to meet their annual continuing education obligations.

By Alex Krenke
Pursuing sustainable growth: Why RIAs wind up with a leaky bucket
NEWS OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Pursuing sustainable growth: Why RIAs wind up with a leaky bucket

The distinction between organic growth and market growth has never been more apparent, especially during periods of market volatility.

By Jason Gordo
This bull market will accelerate M&A
NEWS OPINION DEC 19, 2023
This bull market will accelerate M&A

We are approaching a perfect storm – could M&A in the wealth space set a record in 2024?

By Scott Hanson
3 things to consider when selecting a niche
NEWS OPINION DEC 12, 2023
3 things to consider when selecting a niche

Devise a strategy to help you capture business from a market segment you want to serve.

By Kristine McManus
Is it finally time to shelve recession fears?
NEWS OPINION DEC 12, 2023
Is it finally time to shelve recession fears?

Of the US economy's three options — soft landing, recession or reacceleration — the first seems the most likely.

By J. Brian Henderson
How recent tech trends are affecting wealth management
NEWS OPINION DEC 11, 2023
How recent tech trends are affecting wealth management

Wealthtech trends have a big impact on the overall wealth management industry — and how wealth managers serve and engage with clients.

By Bobby Powell
Use your age as an asset when prospecting – no matter what age you are
NEWS OPINION DEC 06, 2023
Use your age as an asset when prospecting – no matter what age you are

As you get closer to retirement, you learn that, when you're meeting with a new client, your age can become a little tricky.

By Scott Hanson
Diversification beyond borders: Exploring global markets
NEWS OPINION DEC 06, 2023
Diversification beyond borders: Exploring global markets

Emerging markets present high growth potential and unique opportunities to diversify, but they also come with higher risk than domestic markets.

By Josh Markman
The illusory recession: Why advisors should ignore headline noise
NEWS OPINION DEC 06, 2023
The illusory recession: Why advisors should ignore headline noise

Predictions of an impending recession stirred concerns, but the U.S. economy has displayed remarkable resilience.

By Chris Shuba
Holistic wealth management starts with transition services
NEWS OPINION NOV 29, 2023
Holistic wealth management starts with transition services

Attending to advisor well-being, starting with onboarding, helps advisors weather the inevitable storms that come with managing other people’s money in an unpredictable world.

By Alex David
Intelligent charitable planning: The next big thing in wealth
NEWS OPINION NOV 29, 2023
Intelligent charitable planning: The next big thing in wealth

Advisors, employers and DAFs can make everyone a philanthropist.

By Cor Hoekstra
Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges
NEWS OPINION NOV 22, 2023
Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges

With interest rates rising, it's more challenging to make the case for clients having a mortgage or other collateralized loan.

By Scott Hanson
When it comes to responsible investing, language matters
NEWS OPINION NOV 22, 2023
When it comes to responsible investing, language matters

A recent survey shows clients were more likely to talk to their advisors about 'responsible investing' than 'ESG investing.'

By Kent McClanahan
6 unintended consequences of staying the course 
NEWS OPINION NOV 21, 2023
6 unintended consequences of staying the course 

While it may seem ‘safer’ to stay put, there are risks that many advisors are unaware of.

By Wendy Leung
Managing transformative change: Lessons learned
NEWS OPINION NOV 15, 2023
Managing transformative change: Lessons learned

An Osaic executive provides some suggestions on how best to handle large-scale changes in your business.

By Cindy Hamel
Overcoming the education gap on alternatives
NEWS OPINION NOV 15, 2023
Overcoming the education gap on alternatives

Half of financial professionals surveyed cite explaining the role of illiquidity within client portfolios as the most difficult client education topic.

By John McDonough
Redefining wealth transfer: Strategies to reach clients’ children
NEWS OPINION NOV 08, 2023
Redefining wealth transfer: Strategies to reach clients’ children

With just 30% of Gen Z investors turning to financial planners for guidance, advisors must refine their approach to emphasize their relevance.

By Dana Rhodes
5 reasons I love this profession
NEWS OPINION NOV 08, 2023
5 reasons I love this profession

What is so incredible about advising is that there is an endless stream of current information we must absorb and navigate.

By Scott Hanson