The SEC offers no evidence investors will benefit from Reg BI beyond vague, unsupported assertions
Hindsight is 20/20, but it doesn't tell you much about the future
Mutual funds and ETFs have a high public profile, but they are only a small part of the investing universe.
Focus on after-tax returns and take advantage of tax-efficient structures when available.
Establishing an impact-driven culture creates more room for individual and team fulfillment
A 'financial wellness adviser' would be better suited to the needs of independent workers.
A true leader recognizes a company's current reality before moving towards more digital solutions.
Advisers are seeking the "next best action" to solve a client's financial needs in real time.
HENRYs who carry debt will probably become your best clients
Outsourcing investor management helps advisers to deliver a stronger, more holistic service.
The industry has served executive women based on outdated assumptions about their goals, risk appetite and investment aptitude
A state-by-state approach to fiduciary standards would create a confusing and counterproductive regulatory patchwork that would impede advisers' ability to provide guidance.
Firms are not only growing, they are growing up and investing in the development of human capital.
It takes time for young advisers to build their relationship skills — but training can help.
Four questions for advisers contemplating a move.
Schedule business development the way you would any important undertaking
When investors were asked what their adviser could do better, the No. 1 answer was that they wanted to hear from their adviser more often
At many firms, the customer relationship management system is nothing more than a gloried Rolodex that's used only sporadically
The growing popularity of the hybrid model shows consumers want both a digital and a human wealth management experience.
Promoters of insurance products can say pretty much anything in their marketing materials
