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Diversity of thought, plus a culture of inclusion equals a prosperous future
NEWS OPINION MAY 18, 2019
Diversity of thought, plus a culture of inclusion equals a prosperous future

It's vitally important to develop new leaders who expect diversity and inclusion to be a core part of company strategy

Financial crises require creative thinking, follow-through
NEWS OPINION MAY 18, 2019
Financial crises require creative thinking, follow-through

Because after all, advisers are the most informed constituents to weigh in.

Assigning a chief diversity officer doesn't fix an inclusion issue
NEWS OPINION MAY 15, 2019
Assigning a chief diversity officer doesn't fix an inclusion issue

Many CDOs also have another full-time role that's unrelated to diversity and inclusion

Digital is the present and future of adviser marketing
NEWS OPINION MAY 14, 2019
Digital is the present and future of adviser marketing

Online marketing takes serious expertise and commitment, but it's the best way to grow your brand.

The burnout epidemic and what advisers can do to combat it
NEWS OPINION MAY 14, 2019
The burnout epidemic and what advisers can do to combat it

Amid the uncertainty created by a rapidly evolving profession, advisers are feeling the weight of what it takes to sustain a healthy business

What 401(k) advisers can learn from a viral social media post
NEWS OPINION MAY 08, 2019
What 401(k) advisers can learn from a viral social media post

Advisers should use outside-the-box ways to communicate their values to clients.

Trump could cost future retirees billions
NEWS OPINION MAY 06, 2019
Trump could cost future retirees billions

Evidence suggests the death of the DOL rule is not empowering U.S. savers as suggested

Finra tackles critical issue in assessing impact of innovation
NEWS OPINION MAY 04, 2019
Finra tackles critical issue in assessing impact of innovation

These assessments and guidance can smooth the way for its member firms to make better-informed decisions about technology.

How should advisers treat rollovers from 401(k)s to IRAs?
NEWS OPINION MAY 03, 2019
How should advisers treat rollovers from 401(k)s to IRAs?

There are certain traps for unwary advisers, such as specific disclosure requirements.

NEWS OPINION MAY 01, 2019
Fixed income investing: the active advantage

Active fixed income strategies may offer more benefits to investors than passive index strategies

Why is basic financial literacy so elusive?
NEWS OPINION APR 30, 2019
Why is basic financial literacy so elusive?

Lack of basic knowledge of money among Americans has been consistent finding over the years

Find your Fosbury Flop: Innovating on the fundamentals
NEWS OPINION APR 23, 2019
Find your Fosbury Flop: Innovating on the fundamentals

Firms don't need to completely upend the way they do their work and serve their clients to benefit from new ideas.

A new way to look at retirement income planning
NEWS OPINION APR 22, 2019
A new way to look at retirement income planning

Bucketed investing gives retirees an intuitive understanding of their finances, but administering this approach can be time-consuming for advisers

5 pillars of marketing for advisers
NEWS OPINION APR 17, 2019
5 pillars of marketing for advisers

Advisers should break marketing into bite-size pieces that they can prioritize, execute upon against goals and measure for effectiveness.

'Retire in place' doesn't cut it as a succession plan
NEWS OPINION APR 16, 2019
'Retire in place' doesn't cut it as a succession plan

If advisers spend less and less time on their practice, how competent will they remain as a financial adviser?

Thinking beyond $1 billion
NEWS OPINION APR 10, 2019
Thinking beyond $1 billion

Many RIAs falter as they grow, caught off guard when the client-facing work they've always done seems to show diminishing returns.

Embrace technology, but beware of becoming obsessed with it
NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2019
Embrace technology, but beware of becoming obsessed with it

Technology that empowers advisers is a key component of a successful strategy, but it is not, in and of itself, a strategy.

Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early
NEWS OPINION APR 08, 2019
Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early

RIA firms need to make concerted efforts to find next-gen talent, such as setting up internships and building awareness of their firms

The need for a successor can sneak up on you, so plan ahead
NEWS OPINION MAR 30, 2019
The need for a successor can sneak up on you, so plan ahead

After a lifetime of work, be sure to go out on a high note.

What 401(k) record-keeper consolidation means to retirement plan advisers
NEWS OPINION MAR 26, 2019
What 401(k) record-keeper consolidation means to retirement plan advisers

Advisers will have to make some tough calls — for clients and for themselves