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Social Security's outdated rules
NEWS OPINION DEC 04, 2019
Social Security's outdated rules

Delayed claiming favors the wealthy, while taxes on benefits hurt middle-income recipients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success
NEWS OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success

The most critical part of a financial plan is usually whether or not the client has done their part.

By Sarah Newcomb
Schwab, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones praised for mobile apps
NEWS OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Schwab, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones praised for mobile apps

J.D. Power study found three firms with apps that score high with customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program
NEWS OPINION DEC 02, 2019
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program

Regulator's actions can serve as a model for the SEC and others on incorporating industry feedback to improve regulatory programs

By Dale Brown
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration
NEWS OPINION DEC 02, 2019
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration

The high mortality rate shows the market is determining winners and losers based on merit.

By Eric Balchunas
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers
NEWS OPINION NOV 27, 2019
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers

Hybrid Kalos Financial is working to boost its presence among advisers with videos and posts on LinkedIn.

By Ryan W. Neal
Doing our part to promote financial literacy
NEWS OPINION NOV 26, 2019
Doing our part to promote financial literacy

A lack of basic understanding has amounted to poor stewardship of personal finances in the U.S.

By Charlie Fitzgerald
Timing is crucial for Social Security earnings test
NEWS OPINION NOV 26, 2019
Timing is crucial for Social Security earnings test

Higher limits apply in the year a worker reaches full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
You'd better increase your service offerings, or else find partners who can help
NEWS OPINION NOV 26, 2019
You'd better increase your service offerings, or else find partners who can help

The days of charging 100 basis points for asset allocation and an annual portfolio review are over

By Scott Hanson
Fall conferences shine light on the state of the profession
NEWS OPINION NOV 25, 2019
Fall conferences shine light on the state of the profession

Technology, fee compression and a sense of community were among the themes that kept surfacing

By Ron Carson
How to build your OSJ business and attract and retain advisers
NEWS OPINION NOV 25, 2019
How to build your OSJ business and attract and retain advisers

OSJs that offer business strategy tools that support advisers are well-positioned to tap into growth opportunity.

By David Pologe
401(k) plans are an illusion
NEWS OPINION NOV 21, 2019
401(k) plans are an illusion

The participants are what matter, not the plan

By Fred Barstein
Empowered female advisers can make a difference
NEWS OPINION NOV 19, 2019
Empowered female advisers can make a difference

Female advisers should champion their expertise.

By Natalie Wolfsen
What firms can do to attract women advisers
NEWS OPINION NOV 19, 2019
What firms can do to attract women advisers

Fewer women apply for jobs as financial advisers than men, but that shouldn't stop firms from trying to create more balance in their adviser ranks.

By Kristen Kimmell
Top advisers know which clients are worth keeping, and which to let go
NEWS OPINION NOV 15, 2019
Top advisers know which clients are worth keeping, and which to let go

Although most advisers are hesitant to let go of any revenue, three-quarters say they have ended a relationship with a client.

By Ryan W. Neal
Women in developing nations need impact investing
NEWS OPINION NOV 15, 2019
Women in developing nations need impact investing

And impact investing needs them.

By Durreen Shahnaz
Regulators can do more to protect vulnerable, senior investors
NEWS OPINION NOV 14, 2019
Regulators can do more to protect vulnerable, senior investors

Ongoing support must be committed to continuously enhance protection and fraud detection.

By Michelle Oroschakoff
2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest
NEWS OPINION NOV 13, 2019
2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest

There are a couple of requirements clients should meet before they start picking stocks.

By Jamie Hopkins
Digital moneyball
NEWS OPINION NOV 12, 2019
Digital moneyball

7 habits of a successful digital executive

By Steve Gresham
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market
NEWS OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market

The opportunities are not without challenges, however

By Aaron Schumm