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Advisers split on proposals for financial transaction tax
Some say it’s a smart way for government to raise revenue; others say it penalizes investors
5 ways to connect with millennials
Some tips from a satisfied client that could help advisers fine-tune their pitch to the next generation
Financial advisers feeling immune to economic risks of coronavirus
The stock market has shrugged off the mysterious virus even as it spread to more than three dozen countries, killing more than 1,100
Stop being so digital
Your clients have hired you because they want a personal relationship
Are advisers making the grade when it comes to college savings?
Many clients are making college savings mistakes and could use more help from their financial adviser
What will replace the stretch IRA?
In the wake of the SECURE Act, most people who inherit IRAs will be subject to a 10-year rule
Secure Act’s big impact on affluent clients
The massive changes to the rules around retirement savings are creating opportunities for advisers
Advisers cling to asset-based pricing model
As fee pressure spreads, fans of asset-based pricing are digging in their heels
Fidelity updates Wealthscape with paperless account opening
Fidelity says the new experience will reduce the number of pages needed to open an account by 75%
Low fees should serve as wake-up call for advisers
ETF conference drives home the point that advisers need to identify their value to clients
Repapering is anything but easy
Doing the work involved in moving clients to a new custodian is a massive undertaking
Coaching clients to teach their kids about investing
Less than half of parents let their kids make real financial decisions, and that’s a problem
9 ways advisers can add value for clients
As consolidations continue and fee compression becomes a threat to status quo services, advisers need to be cognizant of the value they can add for clients
Many advisers may misunderstand investors’ ESG motives
Socially conscious investors have broader considerations and more conventional expectations than advisers give them credit for
Wells Fargo owes $103 million in second mobile banking case vs. USAA
Jury found Wells Fargo infringed on USAA patents, similar to findings in a November verdict
Mitigating the 3 common conflicts of AUM fiduciaries
Advisers who use an assets-under-management model should lead with planning and do what’s in the best interest of their clients at all turns
Planning strategies for the solo practitioner: 2020 and beyond
With all the change occurring in our industry, even solo practitioners should have a business plan for navigating the road ahead
How to end a client relationship gracefully
Here are ways to break the news constructively and communicate that you're looking out for your client's best interest
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy
Advisers can use cutting-edge planning solutions to help seniors and their families avoid financial hardships.
Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff
Most financial products are commoditized; what differentiates advisory firms is the way they deliver those products
