Opinion

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NEWS OPINION MAY 19, 2018
Why we must create a more diverse and sustainable financial planning profession

CEO explains how, why a firm should commit to conscious inclusion.

NEWS OPINION MAY 10, 2018
Harnessing RIA M&A strategies for growth

As deal-making picks up, acquiring RIAs need a proven client service model, an efficient operations infrastructure and access to additional planning and investing resources

NEWS OPINION MAY 03, 2018
3 insights on the Financial Engines-Edelman combination and how it might affect you

The combined company is likely to become a nationally dominant firm.

NEWS OPINION MAY 02, 2018
The Super Bowl, advice and the markets

What do these three items have in common? A lot, actually.

NEWS OPINION APR 30, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: CFP professional wonders about possible part-time gig

Solo practitioner wonders if he can still describe his practice as a fee-only if he takes on financial planning work from a friend who earns some commissions.

NEWS OPINION APR 17, 2018
Using smart beta in an outcomes-oriented portfolio

Before incorporating strategic beta products in a client's portfolio, advisers must understand the challenges at hand and the desired outcome

NEWS OPINION APR 11, 2018
Are 401(k) advisers the next DOL targets?

Large regional firms and their specialist advisers seem to be in the regulator's cross hairs.

NEWS OPINION APR 10, 2018
Technology must reinforce trust, or else

Show your clients that you have their best interests at heart by making innovations in your offering

NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2018
Old strategy with a new twist: Dollar cost averaging and annuities

Using dollar cost averaging within annuities can build clients' confidence about investing in the market.

The magic in talking about cost
NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2018
The magic in talking about cost

Even if clients aren't paying too much for life insurance, being the first to talk to them about the costs can start the trust-building process.

NEWS OPINION MAR 31, 2018
Industry and regulators need to safeguard broker data

Poor data management and sharing practices can expose the personal information of thousands of individuals.

NEWS OPINION MAR 28, 2018
DOL proposal on association health plans could help advisers

Allowing groups to negotiate health plans with insurers could make it easier for small businesses to find affordable coverage.

NEWS OPINION MAR 19, 2018
Why money managers are paid so much is a mystery

There are many possible reasons, but market-beating performance isn't one of them

NEWS OPINION MAR 17, 2018
Your role in people's happiness

Financial wellness brings a lot more to an individual than peace of mind.

NEWS OPINION MAR 13, 2018
State auto-IRA programs poised to catch advisers' attention

OregonSaves has more than 19,000 people participating, while eight other states have passed measures setting up state-sponsored retirement plans.

NEWS OPINION MAR 13, 2018
Does money buy happiness?

Recent research sheds some light on this age-old question.

NEWS OPINION MAR 10, 2018
Advisers: Make sure your clients aren't owed pensions

Insurance companies may need help finding forgotten pensioners who left a company with a defined-benefit plan long ago.

NEWS OPINION MAR 05, 2018
These 3 things may be keeping your clients up at night

And that's where a financial adviser truly shines — here's how to help them

NEWS OPINION FEB 26, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: Should a financial adviser accept an inheritance from a client?

The adviser overstepped his bounds, and here's why

NEWS OPINION FEB 23, 2018
Designing the Super OSJ of the future

The groups will expand beyond compliance to provide advisers with turnkey solutions, training programs and even succession planning.