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A year of profitability married with caution
The InvestmentNews Advisor Benchmarking Study, produced in partnership with SEI, is based on data provided by independent financial advisory firms in an annual study that has run for more than a decade.
‘Impact investing goes deeper than trendy ESG funds’
Michael Reynolds, whose Indiana-based RIA specializes in ESG investing, explains how he navigates greenwashing and what advisors can do to market themselves more effectively.
Future of advisor platforms is services
While platforms aren't able to differentiate themselves by their technology, they can profit by providing support services that firms need.
LPL launches new tax planning, outsourced CFO solutions for advisors
Solutions means advisors can keep services in-house rather than referring out.
How advisor’s ‘trial by fire’ taught him about deeper relationships
'Volunteerism was the catalyst that helped my career,' says Sam Huszczo of SGH Wealth Management.
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.
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.
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.
How authentic style helps clients turn dreams into reality
Emlen Miles-Mattingly of Gen Next Wealth knows financial planning is as much about values and relationships as it is about numbers and strategies.
Why the future looks bright for ETFs
The investment vehicle continues on the road to becoming a widely accepted and trusted core portfolio building block.
How social media powered millennial-focused practice
Thomas Kopelman believes in the power of social media to allow advisors to connect with clients genuinely seeking financial guidance.
What’s behind financial planning renaissance?
Industry insiders explain the transformation from a time when investment selection was king to a more complicated era for clients, who want their lives to have meaning, purpose and legacy.
Are advisors getting the short end of profit pie?
The disparity in fortunes between the leaders and those at the coalface is striking.
Altfest advisor tackles frequently asked retirement tax questions
There's often a tax element in retirement planning that can be tricky for advisors, sending them for input from a CPA.
Dan Wiener steps back from the $15B RIA he co-founded
A focus on Vanguard led to a long-running independent newsletter and then a successful RIA.
NYSE, Nasdaq volume discounts for brokers threatened by SEC proposal
The setup can result in larger firms offering customers better transaction prices than smaller ones, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.
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.
Advisors prefer independent business models, Fidelity finds
Firm launches Independence Hub to help educate those advisors making the transition to independence.
TCPA tidal wave will affect how firms engage with clients
The federal regulation governing telephone marketing also covers texting, and now many states have put in place their own versions of the regulation, with different terms and definitions.
SEC targets marketing rule, advisor compensation, complex products in 2024
'What they’re seeing is a need for increased disclosures and transparency to the investors,' a compliance expert says.