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NEWS OPINION DEC 20, 2017
Ten years after the crisis, investors need advisers more than ever

Emphasize the importance of maintaining a fundamentally diversified portfolio.

NEWS OPINION DEC 14, 2017
The case for active engagement

Sustainable investing that acknowledges "company ownership" can improve client outcomes.

NEWS OPINION DEC 12, 2017
Personal client communication shows your value

View communication through behavioral finance to study how humans actually make decisions.

NEWS OPINION DEC 11, 2017
Capitalism is beautiful. Young prospects might disagree

Financial advisers should have this crucial conversation with next-gen clients.

NEWS OPINION DEC 04, 2017
Twitter grows from 140 characters to 280 -- what happens now?

Double the number of characters means better tweeting, right? Let's think about that

NEWS OPINION NOV 28, 2017
Bank loans or high-yield bonds? Maybe both.

The asset classes may be more different than alike, which can benefit investors.

NEWS OPINION NOV 25, 2017
Smart money says temper expectations of stock returns

Gains are unlikely to top 5% annually, according to the Yale Endowment's David Swensen.

NEWS OPINION NOV 22, 2017
Retirement plan sponsors' top criteria for choosing an adviser

Trust is the most important quality vetted in the selection process, but other factors go into the decision.

NEWS OPINION NOV 22, 2017
401(k) plan sponsors are taking RFPs more seriously — advisers should, too

A request for proposal can uncover exactly what fees and services a plan can get in the marketplace.

NEWS OPINION NOV 22, 2017
Retirement plan advisers need to start planning for their own succession

Many expect to sell their business to fund retirement, yet aren't preparing properly to do so

NEWS OPINION NOV 20, 2017
Adviser recruiting may need new tack for women

Supplies are running low and outreach needs to grow.

NEWS OPINION NOV 20, 2017
Women don't need to be advisers to succeed in advice industry

Many women are making an impact in a variety of roles, ranging from marketing to technology.

NEWS OPINION NOV 11, 2017
Exiting broker protocol may not be good move for industry

Firms will be able to make it more difficult for advisers to leave, but as clients get wise to the idea they are regarded as property, that could trigger a whole new, set of problems for brokerage industry.

NEWS OPINION NOV 01, 2017
Why Wirehouse Advisors Shouldn't Fear Going Independent

NEWS OPINION OCT 28, 2017
It's time to speak up about sexual harassment in the workplace

We are kidding ourselves if we think it doesn't happen in the financial advice profession, if we think we are somehow different from testosterone-driven Hollywood, the technology industry or even the broader financial services industry.

NEWS OPINION OCT 27, 2017
Private placement life insurance: A primer

They may provide high-net-worth clients with tax-advantaged portfolio income, cash access, creditor protection under some state laws and a tax-free death benefit.

NEWS OPINION OCT 26, 2017
Coordinate couples' income needs ahead of time

Differences in how men and women view longevity can have big impacts on their finances during retirement

NEWS OPINION OCT 24, 2017
Don't forget secondary market for life insurance

Clients with unwanted policies might be able to sell or exchange them for better policies.

Good luck picking the "best" insurance product
NEWS OPINION OCT 19, 2017
Good luck picking the "best" insurance product

Hint: There's no silver bullet for evaluating the best insurance products.

NEWS OPINION OCT 18, 2017
Let hard data, not gut instinct, define your ideal client profile

Here are five simple ways to transform information into business-boosting action.