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Scale tips in favor of employee advisers
Stark shifts are under way in terms of how advisory firms are structured and the kind of growth they can expect in coming years
Cash in spotlight amid sell-off
Advisers must be prepared to give reasoned answers about moving to cash during market volatility.
As the Labor Department moves closer to a fiduciary standard, rhetoric reaches fever pitch
The department's recently completed four-day marathon of hearings featured the usual suspects trotting out the usual arguments — and self-funded studies — for or against the rule.
<i>InvestmentNews</i> launches Women to Watch list; nominations being accepted
Initiative to recognize women who are distinguished leaders, who are driven, who are innovators and who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences with other women.
China in the bull shop
As China sorts through a serious market plunge and economic contraction, overexposure can slice into gains
Stock buybacks: Who benefits?
Advisers should thoroughly vet every share repurchase offer in light of each client's unique situation
Analyzing Hillary Clinton’s capital gains proposal
If the presidential candidate believes long-term capital gains should be rewarded because they will spur economic growth, she should seek to lower rates, not raise them.
Let the client decide how to communicate
If your firm doesn't offer alternatives to face-to-face meetings, now is the time to draw up a game plan.
SEC in-house justice system stacks the deck
Too many questionable aspects to the process make it hard to be perceived as fair.
Do your homework on securities-backed loans
Clients taking out securities-backed loans might see only the advantages and not the risks.
Freeing variable annuities from information overload
Time to allow summary prospectuses for VAs
Fees from custodians fail smell test
Can advisers accepting fees from custodians really be fiduciaries?
Millennials make good customers
Finally, there is some good news about millennials and retirement saving that financial advisers can build upon.
Middle class deserves unbiased advice
People most in need of unbiased advice either cannot get it or are getting it from brokers who aren't necessarily looking out for their best interests.
Advisers need to step cautiously into the robo-world
Get excited about the opportunities this new technology opens up, but be critical
SEC wants input on ETPs
The SEC wants to hear from you — this time on an investment vehicle most financial advisers hold…
Warren vs. White: The tone is unfair
There are better ways for Sen. Warren to handle her frustrations with Mary Jo White's management of the SEC
Time to get in gear on longevity annuities
There's a lot to be done to reach the full potential of QLACs
What good is an ad if no one sees it?
Finra's ad campaign is unlikely to significantly raise consumer awareness of BrokerCheck.
Sometimes life happens
Yes, retirement is important, but so are other financial goals
