Liz Skinner

Liz Skinner is Special Projects Editor for InvestmentNews and Editor of ESG Clarity US. She has been a financial reporter and editor at InvestmentNews for 10 years. Liz joined InvestmentNews after five years as a reporter for Bloomberg News, where she covered the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other business news out of the nation’s capital. Off the clock, she’s raising two fearless girls and enjoys running, ice-skating and traveling to as many cities and beaches as possible. She has an MA in Environmental Resource Policy from George Washington University and you can connect with her on Twitter @SkinnerLiz.

Liz Skinner
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INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 29, 2016
Is your 529 college plan one of the four with Morningstar gold?

Improvements to some plans include lower fees and an added layer of investment consultants.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 25, 2016
Big data ushers in the predictive future

Broker-dealers are figuring out how to position themselves to deliver on this disruptive technology

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2016
For financial advisers, communicating value starts first with knowing what's valued

Advisers must master standing out from the crowd, expert says

Look for these traits in millennials to find your next millionaire clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2016
Look for these traits in millennials to find your next millionaire clients

Seek out young clients who exhibit the behaviors that lead to financial success.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
What Gene Wilder's death can teach you about estate planning

Because cognitive impairment is likely for most people as they age, you shouldn't wait for signs to start preparing.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 22, 2016
Hiding Alzheimer's, like Gene Wilder did, is natural, so prepare for it with all clients

Because cognitive impairment is likely for most people as they age, advisers shouldn't wait for signs to start planning.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2016
New association forms to represent mid-sized broker-dealers

The American Securities Association aims to tackle 'Washington's one-size-fits-all approach to industry regulation' it says harms Main Street firms.

NEWS RIAS FEB 17, 2016
For some advisers, money not motivating factor to go independent

Advisers choosing models with the most support forgo up to 25% of profits.

Help clients stomach scary market headlines, or pay the price
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 17, 2016
Help clients stomach scary market headlines, or pay the price

Arm investors with information to evaluate analysts and benefit from volatility.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2016
Sheryl Garrett on the importance of making impartial financial advice accessible to all

How she created a successful hourly financial planning firm for the average person despite early mistakes