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Advisory firms’ value is tied to the market’s value
For advisers approaching retirement age, prudent planning would involve looking for ways to reduce the risk of that link.
Why is basic financial literacy so elusive?
Lack of basic knowledge of money among Americans has been consistent finding over the years
MoneyGuide, eMoney battle for financial planning software crown
Two of the most successful fintech companies are racing to redefine the way advisers interact with clients.
Focus on taxes, compensation turns into tech-industry niche
Seattle-based adviser builds direct line to Amazon, Microsoft employees.
Raymond James adds advisers in first quarter, but warns of possible slowdown
CEO says it will be difficult to match last year's record year for recruitment.
Morgan Stanley shakes up wealth unit
Shelley O'Connor will now head the firm's bank units, while Andy Saperstein will be sole leader of wealth management.
Finra launches office to focus on fintech
Office of Financial Innovation to help regulator keep pace with technology.
Franklin plans to cut up to 5% of workforce
Fund company attempts to cut costs as it faces continued outflows.
Find your Fosbury Flop: Innovating on the fundamentals
Firms don't need to completely upend the way they do their work and serve their clients to benefit from new ideas.
Wells Fargo annual meeting ‘less relevant’ amid bank’s CEO search
The bank's shares have fallen 3.1% since CEO Tim Sloan resigned, compared with a 6.5% gain for the KBW Bank Index.
Consider diversity when it comes to mergers and acquisitions
Calculate the demographics when considering the value of adding advisers.
What advisers need to know to serve professional athletes
Financial Finesse CEO shares insights from working with football players.
Richard Thaler wants to use 401(k)s to boost Social Security payments
The Nobel laureate wants to simplify drawing down retirement assets, which he thinks is 'way harder' than saving the money.
Grown children may be hazardous to your wealth
Boomers continue to subsidize adult offspring at the expense of their own retirement.
5 pillars of marketing for advisers
Advisers should break marketing into bite-size pieces that they can prioritize, execute upon against goals and measure for effectiveness.
For Merrill Lynch, emphasis on new clients and cross-selling paying off
The Thundering Herd is doing more business with new households.
3 ways to improve adviser technology
Advisers must evaluate what technology they need to stay profitable, as well as the value of technology investments to their clients.
‘Retire in place’ doesn’t cut it as a succession plan
If advisers spend less and less time on their practice, how competent will they remain as a financial adviser?
RIA succession plan takes the long view
The transfer of ownership over 22 years leverages company shares as an employee reward-and-retention tool.
Creativity matters when planning for lone retirees
Clients who have great wealth but no friends or family require extraordinary steps, special sensitivity.
