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Navigating the RIA ecosystem
NEWS OPINION OCT 31, 2019
Navigating the RIA ecosystem

Firms that maintain open architecture and touch points will endure and grow.

Robos built for advisers struggling to gain traction
NEWS OPINION OCT 30, 2019
Robos built for advisers struggling to gain traction

Only a small number of advisers are using these platforms.

Adding value during health insurance open enrollment
NEWS OPINION OCT 28, 2019
Adding value during health insurance open enrollment

Michael Policar carves out a niche helping clients navigate their health insurance plan options.

Fixed income is still a mystery to many investors
NEWS OPINION OCT 28, 2019
Fixed income is still a mystery to many investors

A survey shows many Americans admit to having little knowledge about various fixed-income securities and how to invest in them.

Healthy clients will avoid medical costs
NEWS OPINION OCT 26, 2019
Healthy clients will avoid medical costs

Kenneth Waltzer's top retirement strategy is to help his clients stay healthy.

NEWS OPINION OCT 25, 2019
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?

Crisis management experts say the company is still playing catch-up and bold actions are needed.

Is the 401(k) adviser M&A market about to cool down?
NEWS OPINION OCT 23, 2019
Is the 401(k) adviser M&A market about to cool down?

The market is hot, but the balance could shift if too many advisers seek a buyer.

4 ways to help clients control their digital afterlife
NEWS OPINION OCT 22, 2019
4 ways to help clients control their digital afterlife

A new law helps people determine what happens to their digital assets after they die, but the law's provisions only apply if they take specific action

Saying goodbye to Jud Bergman
NEWS OPINION OCT 21, 2019
Saying goodbye to Jud Bergman

Three moments we shared that made Jud unique and the lessons he taught me about becoming a better businessperson.

Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next
NEWS OPINION OCT 18, 2019
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next

The advice industry's future lies in matching our fees with what our clients actually value.

Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?
NEWS OPINION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

Bill Gross: The Fixx
NEWS OPINION OCT 15, 2019
Bill Gross: The Fixx

The Bond King calls into question the outlook for negative rates.

Sell but stay, and watch your business grow
NEWS OPINION OCT 15, 2019
Sell but stay, and watch your business grow

Joining up with an RIA consolidator allows you to spend your energy on the tasks you enjoy.

NEWS OPINION OCT 15, 2019
Using technology to manage investor behaviors

Differentiate yourself by managing risk so your clients can stay invested over the long term.

Thank you, Ken Fisher?
NEWS OPINION OCT 11, 2019
Thank you, Ken Fisher?

Ruckus over adviser's remarks brings the issue of sexism and exclusion in financial services into the light.

Enhancing financial advice with model portfolios
NEWS OPINION OCT 11, 2019
Enhancing financial advice with model portfolios

Outsourcing portfolio management helps advisers to refocus on their priorities and expand their client base.

NEWS OPINION OCT 11, 2019
Thank you, Ken Fisher?

Ruckus over adviser's remarks brings the issue of sexism and exclusion in financial services into the light.

How advisers already benefit from AI and what's coming
NEWS OPINION OCT 09, 2019
How advisers already benefit from AI and what's coming

Pershing's Raj Madan on how the new technology is poised to help advisers serve many more clients.

Working to get Reg BI implemented
NEWS OPINION OCT 08, 2019
Working to get Reg BI implemented

Open lines of dialogue will be crucial in identifying the key issues that are most in need of clarification

The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants
NEWS OPINION OCT 08, 2019
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants

401(k)-plan advisers are well-positioned to provide investment advice to participants, but it could prove legally treacherous.