What will 2016 bring?

Results from a survey of advisers reveals their outlook for the year ahead
JAN 03, 2016
2016 will be an especially interesting year because of the pending fiduciary decision and the November presidential election. About 62% of advisers said the DOL fiduciary standard will be their top concerns next year, according to the InvestmentNews 2016 Outlook survey. Even so, most advisers are quite optimistic about the coming year.
►The biggest issue facing the financial advice industry:
Source: InvestmentNewsResearch 2016 Outlook Survey
►The regulatory issue of greatest concern:
Source: InvestmentNews Research 2016 Outlook Survey
►The most popular presidential candidates among advisers:
No. 1: 22%
Marco Rubio
No. 2: 19%
Hillary Clinton
No. 3: 11%
Donald Trump
No. 4: 10%
Ted Cruz
No. 5: 9%
John Kasich
No. 6: 8%
Chris Christie
Source: InvestmentNews Research 2016 Outlook Survey
►The biggest risk facing the financial markets:
Source: InvestmentNews Research 2016 Outlook Survey
►Hiring plans for NextGen advisers:
Source: InvestmentNews Research 2016 Outlook Survey

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