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How recent tech trends are affecting wealth management
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 
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
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
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
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
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
To connect with clients, embrace the holiday season
OPINION NOV 07, 2023
To connect with clients, embrace the holiday season

Every party you attend or host and every gift delivered can move your brand forward, strengthening and building relationships.

By Kristine McManus
Biden perpetuates advisor tropes, but end goal is valiant
OPINION NOV 06, 2023
Biden perpetuates advisor tropes, but end goal is valiant

The president's deal in describing a few bad apples risks tarring the whole industry with the same brush.

By InvestmentNews
Maximizing client value: Why firms should upgrade their data aggregation
OPINION NOV 01, 2023
Maximizing client value: Why firms should upgrade their data aggregation

Harnessing a personalized, data-centric approach has proven effective in helping financial advisors retain clients and drive business growth.

By Paul Camuto
Active asset allocation may cost you in more ways than one
OPINION OCT 25, 2023
Active asset allocation may cost you in more ways than one

Firms that use a third party that actively allocates investments to the point of market timing can see tremendous attrition when their returns are negative and not aligned with the market.

By Scott Hanson
Emotions will rule client decisions. Here's what advisors can do
OPINION OCT 25, 2023
Emotions will rule client decisions. Here's what advisors can do

Clients must be reminded to focus on what’s important — staying the course for the long haul, avoiding emotional decisions and maintaining long-term plans through portfolio rebalancing.

By Patrick Hynes
An unexpected place to find life’s fulfillment: Talking to an advisor
OPINION OCT 24, 2023
An unexpected place to find life’s fulfillment: Talking to an advisor

People who work with an advisor have significantly higher levels of confidence across a range of areas, and those areas extend beyond the financial realm.

By Tim Gerend
Game-time play: Know your value as a financial advisor
OPINION OCT 18, 2023
Game-time play: Know your value as a financial advisor

The planning, investing and discipline that financial advisors provide can dramatically affect a family’s choices for generations to come.

By Kristine McManus