Opinion

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NEWS OPINION APR 11, 2018
Are 401(k) advisers the next DOL targets?

Large regional firms and their specialist advisers seem to be in the regulator's cross hairs.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS OPINION APR 10, 2018
Technology must reinforce trust, or else

Show your clients that you have their best interests at heart by making innovations in your offering

By Ron Carson
NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2018
Old strategy with a new twist: Dollar cost averaging and annuities

Using dollar cost averaging within annuities can build clients' confidence about investing in the market.

By Tim Seifert
The magic in talking about cost
NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2018
The magic in talking about cost

Even if clients aren't paying too much for life insurance, being the first to talk to them about the costs can start the trust-building process.

By Barry Flagg
NEWS OPINION MAR 31, 2018
Industry and regulators need to safeguard broker data

Poor data management and sharing practices can expose the personal information of thousands of individuals.

By crain-api
NEWS OPINION MAR 28, 2018
DOL proposal on association health plans could help advisers

Allowing groups to negotiate health plans with insurers could make it easier for small businesses to find affordable coverage.

By Dale Brown
NEWS OPINION MAR 19, 2018
Why money managers are paid so much is a mystery

There are many possible reasons, but market-beating performance isn't one of them

By Noah Smith
NEWS OPINION MAR 17, 2018
Your role in people's happiness

Financial wellness brings a lot more to an individual than peace of mind.

By Warren Cormier
NEWS OPINION MAR 13, 2018
State auto-IRA programs poised to catch advisers' attention

OregonSaves has more than 19,000 people participating, while eight other states have passed measures setting up state-sponsored retirement plans.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS OPINION MAR 13, 2018
Does money buy happiness?

Recent research sheds some light on this age-old question.

By Benjamin Cummings
NEWS OPINION MAR 10, 2018
Advisers: Make sure your clients aren't owed pensions

Insurance companies may need help finding forgotten pensioners who left a company with a defined-benefit plan long ago.

By crain-api
NEWS OPINION MAR 05, 2018
These 3 things may be keeping your clients up at night

And that's where a financial adviser truly shines — here's how to help them

By Philip E. Caminiti
NEWS OPINION FEB 26, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: Should a financial adviser accept an inheritance from a client?

The adviser overstepped his bounds, and here's why

By Dan Candura
NEWS OPINION FEB 23, 2018
Designing the Super OSJ of the future

The groups will expand beyond compliance to provide advisers with turnkey solutions, training programs and even succession planning.

By Rich Whitworth
NEWS OPINION FEB 21, 2018
Fiduciary conduct is good for business

Following fiduciary best practices strengthens client relationships and makes them more enduring.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS OPINION FEB 20, 2018
The gold medal quality advisers can no longer ignore

Olympic athletes can't afford to let momentary setbacks define their future — and neither can advisers

By Ron Carson
Life insurance 'advice' in an era of fake news
NEWS OPINION FEB 14, 2018
Life insurance 'advice' in an era of fake news

Advisers who have clients' best interests at heart should insist upon the disclosure of actual internal policy costs and performance.

By Barry Flagg
NEWS OPINION FEB 10, 2018
Make sure clients don't take the wrong lessons from the drop

Corrections can occur, even when all the indicators seem to be positive.

By crain-api
NEWS OPINION JAN 30, 2018
The 4 I's of building your best tech stack

Identifying the right solutions starts with finding a provider that's in it for the long haul

By Eric Clarke
NEWS OPINION JAN 29, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: How big a gift is too much?

Accepting a free ride to the Masters golf tournament from an attorney you refer clients to would create an obligation on your part.

By Dan Candura