Opinion

Displaying 2109 results
The decline of internal succession in the age of integrators and aggregators
NEWS OPINION SEP 14, 2022
The decline of internal succession in the age of integrators and aggregators

Remember that almost any carefully developed plan is going to be better for your family, employees and clients than to have no plan in place at all.

Market risk: The glass is looking half empty
NEWS OPINION SEP 14, 2022
Market risk: The glass is looking half empty

The risk going forward is a lot higher than it has been in the recent past.

How women advisers can create white space for new ideas
NEWS OPINION SEP 12, 2022
How women advisers can create white space for new ideas

Staying busy may seem like the path to success, but without time to reflect, advisers could be using their time and energy on the wrong things.

Big change is coming for 401(k)s
NEWS OPINION SEP 06, 2022
Big change is coming for 401(k)s

The move to provide guaranteed lifetime income products in defined-contribution plans will transform retirement planning.

Has ESG investing lost its halo?
NEWS OPINION SEP 06, 2022
Has ESG investing lost its halo?

Amid allegations of greenwashing and political efforts to move state funds away from ESG mandates, there's been increasing skepticism about this method of investing.

How to make the most out of video calls
NEWS OPINION SEP 02, 2022
How to make the most out of video calls

If you’re one of the many advisers thinking about making this practice a regular occurrence, make sure the experience is both high quality and compliant.

5 questions advisers should ask to make SEC audits as seamless as possible
NEWS OPINION SEP 01, 2022
5 questions advisers should ask to make SEC audits as seamless as possible

By using a proactive approach, firms not only save time and minimize risk, but they also instill confidence into their team from the top down.

Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits
NEWS OPINION AUG 31, 2022
Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits

While the current economy is causing uncertainty and jitters, it’s also encouraging participants to act more like institutional investors.

Succession planning isn't driving all M&A
NEWS OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Succession planning isn't driving all M&A

The economics are attractive right now, and many advisers see a better future for virtually everyone involved if they join forces with a larger firm.

Is the housing market in trouble or poised for more gains?
NEWS OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Is the housing market in trouble or poised for more gains?

With the guidance of a well-informed financial professional, homeowners and investors can potentially tap into the value of their homes and be in a stronger liquidity position as the economy recovers.

Income alternatives for individual investors
NEWS OPINION AUG 24, 2022
Income alternatives for individual investors

The inflation pressures that have emerged make it challenging to invest in fixed income, but there are possible solutions.

Mastering the use of social media for client prospecting
NEWS OPINION AUG 24, 2022
Mastering the use of social media for client prospecting

Financial professionals can reach a broader group of prospects — of all ages and in all locations — on their social media channels with fewer mechanics involved than planning an in-person event.

'Wait, you can do that?' 3 of the biggest eye-openers for breakaways
NEWS OPINION AUG 22, 2022
'Wait, you can do that?' 3 of the biggest eye-openers for breakaways

Here are some of the things about working as an independent adviser that may surprise those who've made the jump from a wirehouse.

Coming to a firm near you: An optimized digital wealth experience
NEWS OPINION AUG 17, 2022
Coming to a firm near you: An optimized digital wealth experience

Firms are constrained by legacy technology stacks, and it's not easy for them to pivot and deliver the connected digital wealth experience their advisers want.

Maximize your firm's value by leveraging a next-gen adviser
NEWS OPINION AUG 16, 2022
Maximize your firm's value by leveraging a next-gen adviser

Whether you oversee a large enterprise or you’re a one-person shop, the more completely you can replace yourself prior to the start of negotiations, the better terms you’ll receive.

Retirement isn't a one-size-fits-all journey
NEWS OPINION AUG 10, 2022
Retirement isn't a one-size-fits-all journey

There are four distinct stages in the new retirement journey, and each offers advisers opportunities to help clients reflect on what they need to do to live comfortably throughout retirement.

Outsourcing can increase firms' scale and efficiency
NEWS OPINION AUG 09, 2022
Outsourcing can increase firms' scale and efficiency

Wise advisers are exploring options to offload tasks that aren't a high-value activity for them or duties that they don't particularly enjoy.

Why a down market won't deter advisers from switching firms
NEWS OPINION AUG 08, 2022
Why a down market won't deter advisers from switching firms

Advisers today are financial 'life coaches' who need to feel they're in the right place at the right time to build the kind of effective relationships that are at the core of their practice.

M&A deal structures have changed dramatically amid the bear market
NEWS OPINION AUG 02, 2022
M&A deal structures have changed dramatically amid the bear market

Dozens of transactions are still being completed every month despite the markets' slide, but they're being structured differently.

Policymakers should tailor regulations for small businesses
NEWS OPINION AUG 02, 2022
Policymakers should tailor regulations for small businesses

The SEC's proposed cybersecurity rule is an example of a one-size-fits-all regulation that would significantly affect smaller firms.