The farther an adviser gets away from client-related activity, the greater the potential drag on efficiency
It is an estate-planning tool through which a parent's or grandparent's assets can continue to grow indefinitely for future generations without being subject to gift, estate or generation-skipping transfer taxes.
Some simple math suggests that just 17% of all clients were proactively approached by their adviser to discuss a succession plan
Before the stock market begins to decline, investors need to have a set of plans designed to remove emotion from the decision-making process.
We live in the Internet age, and clients no longer have to wait for a quarterly statement. They can log on right now and look. Tell them not to.
It's time to set straight misconceptions about the law that regulates mutual funds and other investment companies.
Here's what one adviser did after her son had his identity stolen.
Being able to persuade people to do what you really believe is in their best interests is very important
As summer comes to an end, take some time to revisit web strategies and see if they need an upgrade.
If there's no Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, advisers will need to plan for significantly higher health costs for some clients.
Robos can be an effective on-ramp for deeper client relationships.
Advisers should thoroughly vet every share repurchase offer in light of each client's unique situation
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.
Too many questionable aspects to the process make it hard to be perceived as fair.
Clients taking out securities-backed loans might see only the advantages and not the risks.
Current adviser technology needs to be pushed to its limits to help goals-based planning take off.
Could financial stewardship be used as a higher professional standard of care by advisers?
Make these your biggest months by staying connected with clients and actively look for opportunities to engage with new prospects.
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.
