Jamie Hopkins

Jamie Hopkins is a professor of tax at the American College’s Retirement Income Certified -Professional program. Follow him on Twitter @RetirementRisks.

Jamie Hopkins
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5 ways to get your firm unstuck
NEWS OPINION NOV 08, 2021
5 ways to get your firm unstuck

These activities might help get your firm out of its rut, but it’s up to you to make it happen.

The impact versus the job: Lessons on making a noble profession
NEWS OPINION SEP 16, 2021
The impact versus the job: Lessons on making a noble profession

I believe we can fundamentally change people’s lives for the better through financial advice.

Looking beyond a will: Estate planning as end-of-life planning
NEWS OPINION AUG 12, 2021
Looking beyond a will: Estate planning as end-of-life planning

Estate planning is a lot bigger than just the financial aspects of the estate; it includes family, feelings, values and goals.

‘Adoption is the next innovation’: Forecasting fintech in 2021 and beyond
NEWS OPINION DEC 22, 2020
‘Adoption is the next innovation’: Forecasting fintech in 2021 and beyond

The use of new technologies and solutions will mean fundamental shifts in the financial services industry

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

Help clients overcome these 3 common emotional biases
NEWS OPINION JUN 01, 2020
Help clients overcome these 3 common emotional biases

Amid market volatility, it's important to remind them to keep their long-term goals in focus when making short-term decisions

SECURE Act creates wrinkle for annuities in inherited IRAs
NEWS OPINION MAY 15, 2020
SECURE Act creates wrinkle for annuities in inherited IRAs

The end of the stretch provision requires that accounts be distributed within 10 years after the owner’s death

5 industry trends that could continue in the new decade
NEWS OPINION FEB 03, 2020
5 industry trends that could continue in the new decade

Many of last year's trends in the financial advice industry will be front and center again this year, including consolidation, fees and fiduciary regulation

9 ways advisers can add value for clients
NEWS OPINION JAN 14, 2020
9 ways advisers can add value for clients

As consolidations continue and fee compression becomes a threat to status quo services, advisers need to be cognizant of the value they can add for clients

Mitigating the 3 common conflicts of AUM fiduciaries
NEWS OPINION JAN 10, 2020
Mitigating the 3 common conflicts of AUM fiduciaries

Advisers who use an assets-under-management model should lead with planning and do what’s in the best interest of their clients at all turns