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The RIA exam equation
Imagine getting a $150 million windfall and complaining it’s not enough. That is exactly what an official…
8 ways to reach the next level of client segmentation
Most coaching and consulting companies will tell you that one of the first things you…
Year-end tax strategies for 401(k)s, stock options and Roth conversions
December to January offers a great window of time to optimize your financial decisions for low taxes.
An alternative oil investment that hinges on infrastructure needs
Nontraded energy BDC provides funds for exploration and drilling.
Some year-end tax strategies to consider
When is the best time for clients to fund their retirement plans? One has until April 15, 2015…
Last-minute legislating is reckless
Advisers have reason to want a change in how congressional decisions affecting their businesses and clients' finances are made.
No double dipping on Social Security claiming
Each spouse gets one, but couples can exercise a combo strategy.
B-Ds taking it on the chin from regulators
With three retail firms in the past couple of weeks disclosing disappointing earnings related to compliance and regulatory issues, the question is: Where does this rash of regulatory actions come from?
Clash of the titans: Bionic advisers vs. robo-advisers
Robos will force a change in the financial landscape, especially in pricing and democratization of knowledge, but they won't necessarily be the winners of the new era.
What qualifies as compensation?
Tax Court case shows what counts for IRA contribution deductibility - and what doesn't
How to help clients navigate the choppy HSA waters
Figuring out how to utilize the full potential of these health care plan features should be part of comprehensive retirement income planning.
Give me a (tax) break: ETFs and tax efficiency
Breaking down some key differences between ETFs and mutual funds so you can help clients avoid unpleasant surprises.
Advisers must help clients decide how HSAs fit in their plans
Clients need more knowledge about health savings accounts and their potential role in helping fund health and retirement needs.
If client tests positive, the next step is yours
A new blood test being developed to identify the likely onset of Alzheimer’s disease up to a decade…
Reaching out through LinkedIn
In the fall of 2012, LinkedIn announced the launch of its Influencer program, which featured content from the…
Accounting fiasco highlights tangled web behind Nicholas Schorsch’s empire
In the wake of accounting problems at American Realty Capital Properties Inc., the rest of Nicholas Schorsch's empire has drawn scrutiny for its complexity.
What the Pimco saga can teach advisers
Due diligence on funds requires blending performance data with professional judgment
Mixing tax time and the holidays
Financial advisers should be urging their higher-income clients to come in for tax planning sessions.
What top Olympians and top advisers have in common
The Olympians at Sochi have this. Peyton Manning has this. Top performers from around the world in sports, music, and even business have this. Most financial advisers should have this, but they do not. What is it?
What to do about dementia? Advice for the adviser
To efficiently serve and protect clients that develop dementia, specific steps can be taken
