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Anticipate changes to plans for LGBTQ+ clients
NEWS OPINION NOV 09, 2022
Anticipate changes to plans for LGBTQ+ clients

Complications for LGBTQ+ clients are only likely to proliferate with impending legal decisions.

3 questions owners should consider before hiring a junior adviser
NEWS OPINION NOV 07, 2022
3 questions owners should consider before hiring a junior adviser

A successful job offer will not only win the candidate, but lay out a sustainable vision for the future.

The RIA’s secret to organic growth
NEWS OPINION NOV 02, 2022
The RIA’s secret to organic growth

Increasing your investment in marketing can boost organic growth, especially during a downturn. Here’s how to do it while keeping return on investment in mind.

Restricting advisers' independent contractor status is a no-win for everyone
NEWS OPINION OCT 28, 2022
Restricting advisers' independent contractor status is a no-win for everyone

It's critical that the DOL and members of Congress hear from advisers what their independent classification means, not just to them but to their clients as well.

How advisers should navigate this bear market
NEWS OPINION OCT 26, 2022
How advisers should navigate this bear market

Guiding jittery clients through rough financial patches is one of the most important things advisers do, but they need to keep themselves from being emotionally drained by the effort.

Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities
NEWS OPINION OCT 25, 2022
Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities

When considering a move, it’s critical to strike the right balance between satisfying specific, objective criteria for immediate needs while taking a wider perspective of longer-term goals and shared values.

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — October 2022
NEWS OPINION OCT 20, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — October 2022

DPL Financial Partners’ $20 million in additional capital, Ethic Investing’s $50 million Series C round, and the demise of UBS’ deal for Wealthfront are among the highlights of this month's roundup.

Why advisers should go all in on niche markets
NEWS OPINION OCT 19, 2022
Why advisers should go all in on niche markets

Such a move can be the rocket fuel to grow a meaningful practice with long-term growth potential and a recession-proof business model.

How is a household like a hedge fund?
NEWS OPINION OCT 17, 2022
How is a household like a hedge fund?

While hedge funds are aware of how leverage and low liquidity can pull them into deep markets, advisers need to keep in mind how this risk dynamic can play out within households.

Creative deal structures keep M&A volume high, but for how long?
NEWS OPINION OCT 14, 2022
Creative deal structures keep M&A volume high, but for how long?

Fundamental rationales for mergers and acquisitions remain strong, but deal details reflect current market realities.

The road to loyalty is paved with exceptional customer experiences
NEWS OPINION OCT 12, 2022
The road to loyalty is paved with exceptional customer experiences

Go beyond customer satisfaction — satisfied customers don't drive ROI and profitability the way that a raving fan does.

Reimagining wealth through my mother's eyes
NEWS OPINION OCT 12, 2022
Reimagining wealth through my mother's eyes

Many Hispanics are choosing to start their own businesses, and financial advisers can help those business owners realize their goals.

5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2022
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share

It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.

Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2022
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation

Selling life insurance policies can help retirees meet expenses, but such transactions, known as life settlements, are overlooked by the financial planning world.

Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios
NEWS OPINION OCT 04, 2022
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios

Taxes can create a significant drag on the value of a portfolio, so here are the things you should be looking for in a client's tax documents.

The opportunity presented by middle-class millionaires
NEWS OPINION SEP 28, 2022
The opportunity presented by middle-class millionaires

Instead of pursuing ultra-high-net-worth clients, more advisers should target the largest group in need of wealth management advice in America.

Recharging your brain with a sabbatical
NEWS OPINION SEP 28, 2022
Recharging your brain with a sabbatical

Sometimes employees need an exodus from the professional grind that will give them some rest and time for fresh thinking, and even allow them to fulfill pursuits that have nothing to do with work.

How to help small-business-owner clients get started with their exit plan
NEWS OPINION SEP 22, 2022
How to help small-business-owner clients get started with their exit plan

Many owners of small firms don't plan their exit properly — or at all. Here are things advisers should keep in mind to help business-owner clients make plans.

3 reasons advisers should take millennials more seriously
NEWS OPINION SEP 21, 2022
3 reasons advisers should take millennials more seriously

Millennials — those born between 1981 and 1997 — trail far behind older generations, with only 5% of the country's wealth. But they're starting to come into their own.

Enhancing tax alpha on a multi-account UMA platform
NEWS OPINION SEP 21, 2022
Enhancing tax alpha on a multi-account UMA platform

Adding a tax overlay to multiple unified managed accounts lets advisers generate tax alpha through APIs that identify and recommend tax-smart trades and sales.