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Industry should reflect on pace of change
Advisory teams that can relate to our changing demographics not only makes sense socially but also from a business standpoint.
Alternative fund managers are facing a compliance recruiting crisis
Firms are finding it hard to hire the professionals they need amid rising complexity.
Braxton encourages RIAs to see investing in diversity as a business strategy
‘If a firm values its human capital, then it will make an investment to make sure that their talent can flourish for the advancement of the bottom line,’ says Lazetta Rainey Braxton, co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners.
‘The fear of AI is overblown’
Justin Castelli, founder of RLS Wealth, says robots can’t read a person’s facial expressions but warns industry has to evolve
Blending tech expertise with passion for financial planning
Mike Zung, of Java Wealth Planning, says being an outsider in finance has been more of an advantage than a challenge.
Marketing strategies that will help your firm grow
Advisors and experts weigh in on the different approaches advisors can take.
Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service
The firm is rolling out two options for advisors who need help building financial plans.
Advisors spend average of $16K a year on marketing: Study
Is marketing a luxury or an afterthought? Advisors and industry experts have their say.
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?
Goals-based investing is "what happens when you take an investment process and build it for mom, but not necessarily for mom’s pension plan," CIO says.
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth
National RIA aims to enhance advisor-client matching with Catchlight's advanced analytics and personalization tools.
Edward Jones paying for advisors’ high-level credentials
Change is afoot at the brokerage firm, which reportedly is reimbursing its advisors for the cost of certifications offered by the Investments & Wealth Institute.
New study shows advisors choosing SMAs over model portfolios
Fewer financial advisors expect to increase allocations to model investment portfolios over the next year, opting for SMAs instead.
More women embracing family CFO role – but still feel financially insecure
Online poll showcases the paradox of rising financial autonomy and decreasing confidence across generations of women.
Latino roots at heart of financial planner’s message
Childhood experiences still resonate for Louis Barajas who set out to ‘change the world’ in his community.
Want to win over the unadvised affluent? Try cost transparency
Nearly half of prospective affluent clients cite opaque costs as the most difficult challenge, Cerulli says.
Empowering a diverse client base
Advisor left Venezuela after the rise of President Hugo Chavez, quickly identifying a gap in the US financial planning space.
How advisors are helping clients with cancer
While wills, powers of attorney and estate documents are high on the list, but, advisors also say to ‘just be there’ for clients.
Survey finds CFPs are in the money
'You get all these altruistic benefits and the financial benefits,' says CFP Board chair Matthew Boersen.
Compliance should be a conversation
Maintaining an open dialogue lets advisors and the compliance team work through concerns together, finding solutions rather than confronting roadblocks.
Block out time in your schedule for growth
Successful advisors never lose their focus on growth and are consistent in their approach to finding new people to serve.
