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  • October 19, 2020

Fidelity’s eMoney Advisor launches mobile app for financial plans

Formerly Project Avocado, the mobile app has been redesigned to focus on a client's financial health

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  • October 15, 2020

“FPA must become more relevant to financial planners at every stage of their careers.”

Patrick Mahoney, new CEO of the Financial Planning Association, discusses the challenges and opportunities ahead for the FPA

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  • October 6, 2020

Stress relief coming? 70% of Americans don’t see it soon

Fidelity survey finds a jump in planning, greater appreciation for family and friends

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  • September 17, 2020

Future of financial planning takes emphasis off the assets

Morningstar conference panel touts niche practices and the personal touch

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  • September 9, 2020

The InvestmentNews podcast: The future of financial planning

Hosts Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly and fellow InvestmentNews reporter Emile Hallez discuss how living longer and getting a better sense of longevity are changing financial planning

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  • August 31, 2020

Envestnet launches annuities on MoneyGuide platform

MoneyGuide users are now able to model various annuity strategies to identify and act on income gaps their clients may face

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  • July 28, 2020

Envestnet MoneyGuide rolls out free data analytics tool for advisers

The new functionality provides metrics via a web-based dashboard

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Increase client satisfaction through planning

New research shows a divide between the services financial advisers are providing and what clients value

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Advisers must focus on health and empathy in the new normal

Clients are looking for advice on total health and well-being in a post COVID-19 world

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Former FPA president criticizes board over Schadle’s departure

"If they’re firing her, they better fire themselves," Paul Auslander said

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Schadle steps down as FPA CEO

Before becoming chief executive, Schadle served various leadership roles at the association for more than 20 years

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What COVID-19 college refunds and online classes mean for 529 plans

Parents should consider putting partial refunds back into 529 accounts or applying it to fall tuition – unless students take a gap year

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  • April 28, 2020

Allianz Life to use eMoney Advisor

The planning tool will help advisers explain the role of annuities in retirement

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  • April 6, 2020

Economic turmoil challenges FIRE followers

The market sell-off means early retirees may find their finances strained

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  • April 1, 2020

Financial planning evolves beyond investments in a COVID-19 world

From working remotely to minding mental wellness, advisers adapt to the new normal

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  • March 3, 2020

Morningstar expands footprint with deal for Canadian financial planning technology

The purchase comes just months after Morningstar acquired an Australian tech company

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  • March 3, 2020

CFP Board removes compensation descriptions from consumer website

Organization says the best way for clients to select an adviser is ‘to have a conversation’ with the adviser

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  • March 1, 2020

Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers 2021

InvestmentNews’ fourth annual Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers highlights 75 advice industry firms that recognize the importance of a strong work culture. The firms’ profiles detail the HR policies and workplace practices they use to attract and retain skilled advisers, as well as changes they've made in response to the pandemic.

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A new playbook for independent broker-dealer M&A

Everyone is up for sale at the right price – and private equity is buying

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  • January 23, 2020

Shake-up at eMoney Advisor

The financial planning technology vendor is losing two executives from its sales team and refocusing development on its core products