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How to end a client relationship gracefully
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How to end a client relationship gracefully

Here are ways to break the news constructively and communicate that you're looking out for your client's best interest

Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2019
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts

Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.

Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success

The most critical part of a financial plan is usually whether or not the client has done their part.

Millennial advisers see technology as key to winning clients
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 02, 2019
Millennial advisers see technology as key to winning clients

They are more than twice as likely as baby boomer advisers to beef up web sites, mobile technology, cybersecurity.

Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 02, 2019
Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff

Most financial products are commoditized; what differentiates advisory firms is the way they deliver those products

Doing our part to promote financial literacy
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 26, 2019
Doing our part to promote financial literacy

A lack of basic understanding has amounted to poor stewardship of personal finances in the U.S.

Compliance teams not keeping pace with new collaboration tools
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 26, 2019
Compliance teams not keeping pace with new collaboration tools

Firms are using apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack to chat, share documents and schedule meetings without having policies or archiving tools in place.

You'd better increase your service offerings, or else find partners who can help
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 26, 2019
You'd better increase your service offerings, or else find partners who can help

The days of charging 100 basis points for asset allocation and an annual portfolio review are over

How to build your OSJ business and attract and retain advisers
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 25, 2019
How to build your OSJ business and attract and retain advisers

OSJs that offer business strategy tools that support advisers are well-positioned to tap into growth opportunity.

Empowered female advisers can make a difference
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 19, 2019
Empowered female advisers can make a difference

Female advisers should champion their expertise.

Financial firms say they are making inroads in creating more diverse workforce
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 13, 2019
Financial firms say they are making inroads in creating more diverse workforce

Merrill Lynch, Chase Wealth Management tout people of color in training programs.

Making a 60/40 portfolio work when bond yields are low
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 13, 2019
Making a 60/40 portfolio work when bond yields are low

Advisers get creative with alternatives to traditional fixed income, but say portfolios still need ballast.

2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 13, 2019
2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest

There are a couple of requirements clients should meet before they start picking stocks.

Morningstar's Tricia Rothschild resigning after 26 years
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 12, 2019
Morningstar's Tricia Rothschild resigning after 26 years

The firm said the chief product officer's decision to leave was hers alone and not the result of a change in strategy

Digital moneyball
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 12, 2019
Digital moneyball

7 habits of a successful digital executive

Financial wellness? Better off getting back to basics
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2019
Financial wellness? Better off getting back to basics

Fixing auto enrollment and TDFs should be the priority

Former TCA by ETrade exec lands as CEO of fast-growing RIA
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS NOV 08, 2019
Former TCA by ETrade exec lands as CEO of fast-growing RIA

Josh Pace is joining Connecticut-based Apella Capital, which already has a handful of deals under its belt

Being mindful about retirement
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 08, 2019
Being mindful about retirement

It's important for advisers to prepare themselves for retirement, rather than adopting a 'wait and see' attitude

Technology systems challenged to be all things to all advice firms
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 07, 2019
Technology systems challenged to be all things to all advice firms

Chief technology officers at the T3 Enterprise conference discuss industry's difficulties and solutions

YOUR PRACTICE OPINION OCT 31, 2019
Building an emotional connection can grow your business

Emotionally connected clients are more likely to make word-of-mouth referrals to their family and friends