Opinion

Displaying 2107 results
Welcome to the big leagues: The rise of private equity in professional sports
NEWS OPINION SEP 18, 2024
Welcome to the big leagues: The rise of private equity in professional sports

From sidelines to center court, a new playbook is here, and there are likely to be even more creative and complex deals to come.

Planning for success: Five considerations for selling your RIA
NEWS OPINION SEP 18, 2024
Planning for success: Five considerations for selling your RIA

Advisors looking to sell their registered investment advisor should expect a long journey of preparation – starting from the very day the business is formed.

The benefits of phantom stock for employees
NEWS OPINION SEP 11, 2024
The benefits of phantom stock for employees

Sharing equity with all employees is a great concept but can be a compliance burden.

Ron Carson: From salesman to shaman
NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Ron Carson: From salesman to shaman

“Obviously, this is beyond unusual,” says one veteran financial advisor.

 The strategic advantage of seamless CRM adoption
NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2024
The strategic advantage of seamless CRM adoption

CEO says M&A realities mean an overhaul is often necessary.

Taxing unrealized capital gains? The mind boggles
NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Taxing unrealized capital gains? The mind boggles

Editorial: Democratic Party's proposal represents a fundamental shift in how people are taxed.

Good news: IRS improved the IRA trust rules. Bad news: they still don’t work
NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Good news: IRS improved the IRA trust rules. Bad news: they still don’t work

Trusts remain lousy IRA beneficiaries, says tax expert.

Tell the next generation: Capitalism is better
NEWS OPINION SEP 09, 2024
Tell the next generation: Capitalism is better

The perception of capitalism in universities and on social media as a bygone era ignores a fundamental truth: capitalism is not just about economics—it’s about freedom.

Generative AI promises time savings, better client experience
NEWS OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Generative AI promises time savings, better client experience

How to find the right technology fit for your practice to take your business to a new level.

Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?
NEWS OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?

Many financial professionals are not prepared for the unprecedented asset boom expected to benefit millennial women.

Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice
NEWS OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice

RIAs have an advantage over captive advisors and have an opportunity to seize significant client service opportunity.

Cash sweep rates thrust into the spotlight
NEWS OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Cash sweep rates thrust into the spotlight

Are firms hiding the price tag, or are clients simply not paying enough attention? Either way, these accounts are now on everyone's radar.

Why technology has changed asset allocation fundamentally
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Why technology has changed asset allocation fundamentally

Discussion around the “pensionization” of 401(k)s is emerging, which requires a different asset allocation mindset.

Three things to get right to attract HNW clients
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Three things to get right to attract HNW clients

Moving upstream and gaining more decamillionaires requires a different value proposition compared to simply running a successful wealth management firm.

Fee compression or more services?
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Fee compression or more services?

Advisors intent on landing new client relationships have a decision to make.

Investing in advisors: The key to long-term success in wealth management
NEWS OPINION JUL 30, 2024
Investing in advisors: The key to long-term success in wealth management

CEO of fast-growing firm outlines four key steps to consider when investing in advisor talent.

Beware the investment banker when selling your firm
NEWS OPINION JUL 29, 2024
Beware the investment banker when selling your firm

Price is obviously important but should not be the main driver.

Best advice? Ignore the 10-year RMD rule
NEWS OPINION JUL 26, 2024
Best advice? Ignore the 10-year RMD rule

The IRS has stood firm on its required minimum distribution rules but following these equates to bad tax planning, says tax expert.

How advisors can help clients determine the right time to retire
NEWS OPINION JUL 24, 2024
How advisors can help clients determine the right time to retire

Understand the needs of different client segments, and balance emotional and financial considerations to best serve clients.

Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients
NEWS OPINION JUL 19, 2024
Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients

With several key factors influencing a complex product, it's essential advisors are well versed on its portfolio positioning.