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7 ways to improve fiduciary outcomes in 2022
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2022
7 ways to improve fiduciary outcomes in 2022

It's getting tougher to do the right thing, with the right people, at the right time. But here are some steps you can take.

The advice industry went to Fat City in 2021
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2022
The advice industry went to Fat City in 2021

Despite last year’s riot at the Capitol and a variety of lethal Covid-19 variants, the broad stock market roared, which is always good news for financial advisers and their firms.

Free planning apps drive down cost for advice in 2022
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 06, 2022
Free planning apps drive down cost for advice in 2022

Millions of consumers are already creating free financial plans right from their mobile phones, meaning the ability to create customized plans may become commodified.

Advisers struggle with data security — and worry about the consequences
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 05, 2022
Advisers struggle with data security — and worry about the consequences

The majority of global financial service institutions are facing serious issues related to securing their stored data, according to a recent survey by data storage company Continuity.

Planning for beyond the new year
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JAN 05, 2022
Planning for beyond the new year

If you want to grow and improve, you've almost certainly got to change. But embracing change is one of the hardest things you can do.

Why RPAs must expand relationships with participants
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JAN 04, 2022
Why RPAs must expand relationships with participants

The conversation with a participant is not about selling a product. It’s about listening, identifying needs and solving problems.

Correcting the blind spots in our practices
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JAN 04, 2022
Correcting the blind spots in our practices

By identifying our unconscious biases or set ways of doing things, we can limit our risk and increase our chance of success.

Advisers to focus on staying home in 2022
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2022
Advisers to focus on staying home in 2022

Advisers like the autonomy of working from home and don’t want to have to go back to the office and wear a suit again.

Finra tags two firms with penalties due to mutual fund sales
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES JAN 03, 2022
Finra tags two firms with penalties due to mutual fund sales

Emerson Equity and Triad Advisors reached end-of-the-year settlements related to complaints about poor supervision of certain mutual fund sales.

Monte Carlo forecasts prove anything is possible — or not
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JAN 03, 2022
Monte Carlo forecasts prove anything is possible — or not

With simulations showing extreme projected portfolio outcomes, some financial advisers won't even use Monte Carlo modeling for their younger clients for fear of looking silly.

Implementing a social strategy that won't get you fined by the SEC
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JAN 03, 2022
Implementing a social strategy that won't get you fined by the SEC

It's important for advisers to understand what they can and can't do under the agency's new marketing rules when it comes to advertising and marketing via social media and messaging apps.

LPL hauls in Elite Financial Network from Securities America
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 22, 2021
LPL hauls in Elite Financial Network from Securities America

Elite Financial Network has 32 financial advisers in its network across California.

Avantax settles with SEC for $16.9 million over 12b-1 fees
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 21, 2021
Avantax settles with SEC for $16.9 million over 12b-1 fees

The company failed to reveal conflicts of interest concerning marketing fees paid by clients for mutual funds, according to the regulator. The independent broker-dealer 1st Global Advisors was acquired by Blucora in 2019.

Our succession planning crisis
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 21, 2021
Our succession planning crisis

A Cerulli study shows that of the roughly 103,000 advisers who plan to retire by 2030, 26% are unsure of their succession plans.

Clients doing it themselves can cause glitches
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 21, 2021
Clients doing it themselves can cause glitches

At times advisers may have to rescue clients from problems they have created by going it alone.

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2021
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 20, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2021

This month’s #AdviserTech roundup includes Halo Investing’s $100 million funding round, Orion’s acquisition of BasisCode Compliance and Geowealth’s $19 million funding round.

SEC says drop jargon, clarify fees on Form CRS
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 17, 2021
SEC says drop jargon, clarify fees on Form CRS

The agency's Standard of Conduct Implementation Committee found content and format problems after reviewing a cross section of filings.

The case for curiosity as a marketing  strategy
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 16, 2021
The case for curiosity as a marketing strategy

Breaking out of your brand’s usual programming helps break through the attention barriers of customers and prospects.

Platform seeks to assist underrepresented advisers
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2021
Platform seeks to assist underrepresented advisers

The Onyx Advisor Network will launch in January to support advisers of color, women, LGBTQ and others who have had trouble established a foothold in the industry.

Talking trusts: A win-win
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 15, 2021
Talking trusts: A win-win

As the pandemic and possible tax law changes lead more Americans to think about their estate plans, advisers should take the opportunity to discuss estate planning and trusts with their clients.