The agency could do more to make e-delivery the default option for shareholder communications, while preserving shareholders’ right to request printed material
The end of the stretch provision requires that accounts be distributed within 10 years after the owner’s death
The more you can do to engage with your staff, the more connected they'll feel
The handling of the pandemic provides plenty of examples of how to build (or lose) client trust
The smart money is betting the SEC will prevail in the challenge to its new rules scheduled to take effect June 30
Encourage your clients to complete or update their advance directives, including living wills and health care powers of attorney
The past few years have seen significant growth in regulatory clarity for at least a certain segment of this asset class
Advisers are likely to face many discomforting discussions as the new economic and market reality unfolds
Far too often, advisers think that communicating means they need to do the talking; instead, they need to do the listening
Helping them understand when their choices will affect their long-term plans is the surest way to help them reach their goals
As advisory firms become more comfortable with using digital tools, new tech could make some jobs obsolete
The stress involved in working with clients in the current environment is considerable, and firm culture and support are key factors
Next-gen advisers need to consider how they'll differentiate themselves and attract clients if digital interactions with clients become more common
Begin with a mindset that’s open to opportunity
Amid the unprecedented economic disruption, independent contractor financial advisers are among the small business owners adversely impacted
During these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we protect and expand access to financial advice
Advisers contend with the very same financial and emotional strains amid the historic economic downturn
Last month's rebound in equities is likely to be just a blip in a longer-term market decline
The Pension Protection Act allows 1035 exchanges from an existing nonqualified annuity into a long-term care qualified annuity
The current environment may increase clients' interest in establishing estate plans and getting all the necessary documents in place
