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Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion
NEWS OPINION JUL 17, 2020
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion

Advisers can help expand financial inclusion by assisting people in understanding essential concepts and developing the skills needed to reach their financial goals

By Marguerita Cheng
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law
NEWS OPINION JUL 16, 2020
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law

The trade groups’ request to the SEC focuses attention on the particulars of a disclosure when a recommendation entails a conflict of interest

By Knut Rostad
Building a structure for digital success
NEWS OPINION JUL 15, 2020
Building a structure for digital success

How firms can cultivate an organizational structure that accelerates digital transformation

By John Taft & Ryan Burwell
Four pillars of inspiration for stronger client relationships
NEWS OPINION JUL 15, 2020
Four pillars of inspiration for stronger client relationships

The proven process of the adviser-client relationship provides a great blueprint to help firms optimize their work

By Eric Clarke
How COVID-19 is altering business trends
NEWS OPINION JUL 15, 2020
How COVID-19 is altering business trends

COVID-19 has sent shockwaves across every sector in our economy, and each of your clients is being affected

By Tavis C McCourt
Equity-like financing for RIAs that don’t want to surrender equity
NEWS OPINION JUL 15, 2020
Equity-like financing for RIAs that don’t want to surrender equity

All RIAs are different, which underscores the need for diverse sources of funding for these firms

By Harris Baltch
‘Lost and found’ 401(k) bill is good for the advice industry
NEWS OPINION JUL 12, 2020
‘Lost and found’ 401(k) bill is good for the advice industry

While not exactly novel, the legislation is a sound first step toward getting Main Street investors the tools they need

By InvestmentNews
Where are the customers’ yachts? 2020 version
NEWS OPINION JUL 09, 2020
Where are the customers’ yachts? 2020 version

Should advisory firms take forgivable PPP loans when they didn't suffer any interruption in their revenue?

By Bob Kargenian
Revamping portfolios with risk-smart, tax-smart building blocks
NEWS OPINION JUL 08, 2020
Revamping portfolios with risk-smart, tax-smart building blocks

Investors are painfully aware their retirement plans need a do-over. Here's the best approach

By Jack Sharry
Empower’s Personal Capital acquisition highlights convergence of wealth and retirement
NEWS OPINION JUL 08, 2020
Empower’s Personal Capital acquisition highlights convergence of wealth and retirement

Retirement plan advisers should heed the implications of the deal

By Fred Barstein
The rise of teleadvising
NEWS OPINION JUL 07, 2020
The rise of teleadvising

The businesses thriving during this pandemic are those that have the most digitally native interaction with their clients

By Joe Duran
Podcasts and prospecting
NEWS OPINION JUL 07, 2020
Podcasts and prospecting

Podcasts may not generate as many leads as radio shows, but they're still a valuable tool.

By Scott Hanson
The practice of the future
NEWS OPINION JUL 06, 2020
The practice of the future

If prospects don’t meet you in person, the impression they gain from your website might make all the difference

By Kristine McManus
SEC rule resets regulatory landscape
NEWS OPINION JUL 06, 2020
SEC rule resets regulatory landscape

Reg BI should serve as a ‘true north’ for state officials and other regulatory agencies that are working on their own standards

By Dale Brown
Abandoning alts is shortsighted
NEWS OPINION JUL 01, 2020
Abandoning alts is shortsighted

The decision by some IBDs to move away from REITs amid the pandemic leaves their advisers with one less tool to use to help clients

By Amanda Teeple
Increase client satisfaction through planning
NEWS OPINION JUN 29, 2020
Increase client satisfaction through planning

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

By Jamie Hopkins
The upside of uncertainty
NEWS OPINION JUN 28, 2020
The upside of uncertainty

Delivering advice that has little directly to do with market performance has proven to be effective

By InvestmentNews
Regulators should take a harder look at Robinhood
NEWS OPINION JUN 26, 2020
Regulators should take a harder look at Robinhood

After the tragic death of a customer, the investment platform made significant changes. More may need to be done

By Sean Allocca
14 ways the COVID-19 crisis might make life better
NEWS OPINION JUN 25, 2020
14 ways the COVID-19 crisis might make life better

The pandemic will create ways for us to improve our lives and emerge stronger and better

By Brent R. Brodeski
The future of 401(k) plans looks bright
NEWS OPINION JUN 24, 2020
The future of 401(k) plans looks bright

But only if retirement plan advisers lead the way

By Fred Barstein