Open lines of dialogue will be crucial in identifying the key issues that are most in need of clarification
The SEC's regulation could give some firms a way to set themselves apart from the rest
According to a Morgan Stanley report, the only statistically significant underperformance of sustainable strategies occurred nearly a decade ago.
Studies say Reg BI exacerbates the blurred lines between sales and professional advice.
The SEC offers no evidence investors will benefit from Reg BI beyond vague, unsupported assertions
Public hatred of the wealthy is one of the last bastions of acceptable prejudice
The Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs reform.
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The industry has served executive women based on outdated assumptions about their goals, risk appetite and investment aptitude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.
