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Deadly virus shows advisers need their own backup plan
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 13, 2020
Deadly virus shows advisers need their own backup plan

When a partner in an advisory firm dies without a plan, it can wreak havoc on the business for years to come

By InvestmentNews
Nominate individuals and firms for D&I awards
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2020
Nominate individuals and firms for D&I awards

InvestmentNews is only accepting Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards submissions through May 15, so go online now to highlight an outstanding firm or individual

By InvestmentNews
Is recruiting happening in the COVID world?
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2020
Is recruiting happening in the COVID world?

For wealth managers and advisers, recruiting is a contact sport. But 'contact' is now a four-letter word

By Danny Sarch
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2020
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery

Despite fee-disclosure requirements passed a decade ago, it's not easy for participants to figure out how much they're being charged

By Emile Hallez
CFPs expect uptick in clients amid COVID-19
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 09, 2020
CFPs expect uptick in clients amid COVID-19

A CFP Board survey looked at how the pandemic is affecting advisers

By Sean Allocca
Effective leadership during COVID-19
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2020
Effective leadership during COVID-19

In a crisis, when you cannot possibly know all of the facts, input from those you lead is even more important

By Charles Goldman
3 Questions: Michael Kitces on adviser fintech today
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH APR 09, 2020
3 Questions: Michael Kitces on adviser fintech today

Buckingham Wealth Partners' head of planning strategy talks about whether technology is supporting advisers amid the new normal of COVID-19

By InvestmentNews
In times of uncertainty, knowledge is king
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 08, 2020
In times of uncertainty, knowledge is king

Having a strong grasp of macroeconomic policies, and their implications for the health of the economy, will better prepare advisers for the current crisis and those going forward

By Paul Cantor
Why marketing really matters now
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 07, 2020
Why marketing really matters now

The safest way to sustain your business in volatile times is aggressive promotion of the services your clients value most

By Eric Clarke
TriplePlay: Communicating during quarantine
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2020
TriplePlay: Communicating during quarantine

Andrew Altfest of Altfest Personal Wealth Management describes three ways advisers can reach out to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic

By InvestmentNews
Hybrid managing $350 million switches to LPL from Securities America
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2020
Hybrid managing $350 million switches to LPL from Securities America

Chicago-based Blyth & Associates is a nine-person firm that's headed by twin brothers

By InvestmentNews
Steadiness stands out in times of disruption
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 06, 2020
Steadiness stands out in times of disruption

Although the pandemic's human toll and its toll on the markets are not yet clear, advisers must be prepared to address their clients’ concerns

By David Mehlhorn
Virtual Bootcamp:  How to safeguard clients' portfolios in times of volatility
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2020
Virtual Bootcamp:  How to safeguard clients' portfolios in times of volatility

These sessions will provide information on all the options and strategies available to help clients plan effectively and safeguard them against further losses

By InvestmentNews
Seniors face increased risk for financial exploitation associated with COVID-19
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 06, 2020
Seniors face increased risk for financial exploitation associated with COVID-19

The efforts to limit personal interactions in response to the virus may exacerbate another scourge: Elder fraud

By Josh Jones and Taylor Anderson
Keeping the morale up
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2020
Keeping the morale up

None of us have been through this before, so don’t be shy about sharing your thoughts and ideas

By George Moriarty
Cambridge lands $1.5 billion branch from Advisor Group
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2020
Cambridge lands $1.5 billion branch from Advisor Group

Cooper McManus Wealth Management has 50 advisers in its network nationwide

By Bruce Kelly
What advisers should be saying to clients during this black swan event
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 03, 2020
What advisers should be saying to clients during this black swan event

Major market downturns give financial advisers an opportunity to show their clients the value of their expertise and advice

By Larry Adam
What firms need to know about M&A in today's landscape
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 03, 2020
What firms need to know about M&A in today's landscape

While the factors driving deals remain the same, the uncertainty could affect the number of deals near-term, and there's been a shift in the balance of negotiating power

By Scott Slater
SEC maintains deadline for Reg BI
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2020
SEC maintains deadline for Reg BI

The major investment-advice rule remains on track despite calls to delay implementation amid the COVID-19 crisis

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Strategist Alan Skrainka joins Krilogy
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 02, 2020
Strategist Alan Skrainka joins Krilogy

The former Edward Jones market guru had been with Cornerstone

By InvestmentNews