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11/13/2018
The Federal Reserve still plans to gradually increase interest rates but left them unchanged at a meeting last week. -More- ……
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11/13/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations will conduct a series of exams put -More- ……
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11/13/2018
FPA is hosting its next All-Member Virtual Media Training on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET….
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11/13/2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) impacts numerous tax specializations, including individual, corporate and international plan……
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11/13/2018
Advisers can make excellent and productive habits a part of their daily behavior by creating conscious activities, creating c -More- ……
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11/13/2018
Advocates for retirement-related measures are cautiously optimistic that the House and Senate can reach a compromise in the l -More- ……
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11/13/2018
A survey by GOBankingRates found that 42% of people overall and 55% of baby boomers said they would save more for retirement -More- ……
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11/13/2018
Practice management consultant Beverly Flaxington offers three ways advisers can seek to improve their craft. -More- ……
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11/13/2018
Millennials present huge future growth opportunities for financial advisers despite their current lack of wealth, writes Blai -More- ……
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11/09/2018
Average account balances in 401(k)s, IRAs and 403(b)s climbed to a record in the third quarter, and a record number of people -More- ……
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11/09/2018
The OneFPA Network is a collaborative effort among all FPA communities to deliver a consistent and indispensable member exper……
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11/09/2018
Student-loan borrowers are struggling, finds a survey by advocacy group Student Debt Crisis, with roughly 20% of respondents -More- ……
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11/09/2018
With Democrats gaining control of the House, a longtime supporter of retirement legislation, Rep. -More- ……
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11/09/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission should revise Regulation Best Interest, meant for investment advice, to clearly state -More- ……
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11/09/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is changing its electronic reporting system to accommodate the Securities and Exc -More- ……
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11/09/2018
Asking good questions should be the centerpiece of initial conversations with clients to offer insight into their personaliti -More- ……
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11/09/2018
Ana Trujillo Limon of the Journal of Financial Planning offers tips for increasing diversity in the financial planning indust -More- ……
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11/09/2018
Advisers who place too much focus on landing wealthy clients could wind up missing out on opportunities to advise the “averag -More- ……
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11/06/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission is working to finish proposed rules governing investment advice by September, possibly -More- ……
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11/06/2018
Leadership is an important part of being a financial life planner, and understanding the accompanying expectations and respon -More- ……
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11/06/2018
The IRS has made cost-of-living adjustments to contribution limits for several types of retirement plans for 2019. -More- ……
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11/06/2018
In addition to increasing its debt auction sizes in the coming months, the Treasury Department will create a new five-year se -More- ……
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11/06/2018
Retirees can use any of several strategies to draw down their savings, including the 4% rule or the bucket strategy. -More- ……
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11/06/2018
The Trump administration has loosened red tape related to the nation’s ability to respond to cyberattacks and will use sancti -More- ……
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11/06/2018
What does it mean to run your own financial planning practice?…
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11/06/2018
Many older workers with $2 million or less in assets will not be able to retire at their preretirement standard of living at -More- ……
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11/06/2018
To turn friends into business clients, an adviser must first identify a need, writes Bryce Sanders of Perceptive Business Sol -More- ……
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11/02/2018
Email remains a primary entry for cybersecurity threats, including in the financial profession. -More- ……
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11/02/2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed tax laws affecting estate planning, and financial planners should review their clients’ arr -More- ……
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11/02/2018
Advisers who are too focused on baby boomers and millennials may be overlooking a prime opportunity in Generation X clients, -More- ……
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11/02/2018
Since 2012, the FPA Board of Directors has been working to articulate what defines the association; FPA’s role and charge in……
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11/02/2018
A Fidelity Investments survey has found advisers’ awareness of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s best-interest proposa -More- ……
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11/02/2018
The IRS will step up its audits of 401(k) savers who appear to be contributing too much to their accounts — especially those -More- ……
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11/02/2018
Attorney John McManus discusses the dangers seniors face as they age and offers estate-planning tips for advisers to employ. -More- ……
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11/02/2018
Morningstar has downgraded nine college-savings plans in its annual ranking. -More- ……
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10/30/2018
Many advisers, even those close to retirement, have not created succession plans, writes Ron Carson. -More- ……
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10/30/2018
Achieve in-depth examination of financial planning issues, trends, and regulations via FPA Knowledge Circles….
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10/30/2018
Fred Barstein, CEO of The Retirement Advisor University and The Plan Sponsor University, lays out 401(k) plan changes he expe -More- ……
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10/30/2018
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has released a “preproposal” for a fiduciary rule that would apply to agents, broker-deal -More- ……
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10/30/2018
The key to landing high-paying clients is phone calls, and “call reluctance” can end careers, industry consultant Connie Kada -More- ……
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10/30/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Labor Department are engaging in enforcement actions at levels not historically se -More- ……
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10/30/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has proposed rules for departing employees aimed at prohibiting post-employment c -More- ……
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10/30/2018
Elie Wiesel, Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor……
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10/30/2018
A content marketing strategy will help advisers capitalize on website traffic when one of their posts goes viral, writes Kali -More- ……
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10/30/2018
Want to know what FPA has been doing to advocate for the financial planning profession this year?…
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10/26/2018
With proper preparation and a focus on value proposition, advisers might find the discussion about raising client fees easier -More- ……
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10/26/2018
10/26/2018
Creating a memorable experience for clients is likely to have a better impact on them than flashy tactics or campaigns will, -More- ……
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10/26/2018
Advisers can take several steps to reduce potential penalties from regulators if they find themselves the subject of an inves -More- ……
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10/26/2018
Curious on the classes your peers are taking to hone their knowledge and skills as a financial planner?…
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10/26/2018
Referrals take time, effort and money to generate, writes sales coach and author Dan Solin, who discusses the importance of h -More- ……
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10/26/2018
If Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterm elections, they will work to pass a 10% tax cut for middle-class Am -More- ……
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10/26/2018
Thirty percent of baby boomers have no retirement savings, and many of those who do won’t have enough to replace as much prer -More- ……
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10/26/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission should focus on disclosure of information “relevant to today’s investors,” rather than -More- ……
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10/26/2018
The stock market sell-off might indicate the stimulative effect of US tax cuts and spending is fading more quickly than expec -More- ……
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10/23/2018
Doubling of the estate tax exemption to $10 million and other changes brought by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act warrant the revisi -More- ……
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10/23/2018
Fewer than 50% of same-sex couples work with financial professionals, but before advisers reach out to LGBT couples, they sho -More- ……
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10/23/2018
Acquisitions of registered investment adviser firms for the first nine months of this year totaled 137, up from 127 a year ea -More- ……
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10/23/2018
Last year’s bull run in stocks helped advisers increase revenue and assets under management, an InvestmentNews study found, b -More- ……
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10/23/2018
The US Labor Department will release an updated fiduciary rule in September. -More- ……
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10/23/2018
FPA is hosting its next All-Member Virtual Media Training on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 4-5:30 p.m. ET….
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10/23/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology, a portal tha -More- ……
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10/23/2018
Half of financial-services professionals who supervise compliance are concerned about communication platforms such as social -More- ……
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10/23/2018
Let FP Transitions help show your worth with their specialization in the valuation and analysis of the intangibles in your fi……
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10/23/2018
Matt Oechsli offers six benefits advisers gain from visiting clients at home. -More- ……
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10/19/2018
The IRS division that oversees government entities and tax-exempt organizations has indicated it will focus heavily on oversi -More- ……
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10/19/2018
Investors expect financial downturns, and they also expect advisers to help them develop strategies to protect their portfoli -More- ……
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10/19/2018
Advisers may be able to solve nagging issues by changing their location within the office to gain a new perspective, writes J -More- ……
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10/19/2018
Artificial intelligence is being experimented with in investing, but questions remain about whether it can replicate the judg -More- ……
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10/19/2018
FPA members save 10-50% on the leading financial planning, portfolio management, rebalancing, and risk-profiling software, as……
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10/19/2018
Advisers have numerous new tools for communicating with clients, including Instagram, Facebook and Skype, all of which can im -More- ……
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10/19/2018
The proposed Regulation Best Interest for brokers would ease the challenge of pursuing enforcement actions against brokers wh -More- ……
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10/19/2018
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has made public a notice of preproposal for a fiduciary duty that would apply to brokers, -More- ……
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10/19/2018
Join the top thinkers, thought leaders and change makers in financial planning at FPA Retreat 2019, a genuinely unique event……
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10/16/2018
Advisers should spend less time waiting for opportunities to come their way and should instead constantly pursue leads that c -More- ……
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10/16/2018
FPA and the Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) have launched a new training program for volunteers who want to provide p……
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10/16/2018
Deloitte projects a $2.5 trillion retirement shortfall due to “leakage,” or loans from 401(k)s. -More- ……
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10/16/2018
Millennials who have never obtained student loans have twice as much saved for retirement by age 30 as millennials who have t -More- ……
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10/16/2018
Stephen Boswell and Kevin Nichols of The Oechsli Institute offer two “different, but very workable strategies” for advisory b -More- ……
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10/16/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission is developing standards of conduct to guide financial professionals who advise clients -More- ……
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10/16/2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has changed calculations for the so-called kiddie tax, so children face the same tax rates as trust -More- ……
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10/16/2018
Two months after President Donald Trump instructed the Securities and Exchange Commission to study reducing the frequency of -More- ……
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10/16/2018
Advisers who provide financial planning develop strong ties that retain clients during market downturns, according to a repor -More- ……
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10/12/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission used the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule for the first time to censure a financial advis -More- ……
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10/12/2018
Join Susan Bradley, CFP , CeFT™; Elizabeth Jetton, CFP ; Carol Anderson, CFP and Rick Kahler, CFP to hear about the e……
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10/12/2018
President Donald Trump said the Federal Reserve is increasing interest rates too quickly, but he added that he had not spoken -More- ……
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10/12/2018
Female investors present an opportunity for financial planners and investment advisers, and industry professionals are trying -More- ……
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10/12/2018
The North American Securities Administrators Association wants a uniform fiduciary standard, despite states’ passage of fiduc -More- ……
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10/12/2018
A study released by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the CFA Institute reveals several misconceptions about millen -More- ……
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10/12/2018
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities will soon release the text of its proposed fiduciary rule for financial professionals. -More- ……
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10/12/2018
A balanced financial firm satisfies clients while creating a rewarding workplace for employees, writes Luken Investment Analy -More- ……
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10/09/2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act altered federal tax brackets in a way that favors married couples with higher incomes, potentially -More- ……
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10/09/2018
Three main challenges confront advisers who want to transfer their businesses to successors, writes Ryan Kelly of Spectrum As -More- ……
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10/09/2018
Fiduciary Trust Company International CEO John Dowd discusses how advisers can establish strong relationships with millennial -More- ……
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10/09/2018
Financial planners who deeply understand clients see greater satisfaction, better client relationship quality and higher net……
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10/09/2018
Discover the beginning of the financial life planning movement within FPA — from the founding of Nazarudin, to the growth of……
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10/09/2018
Chris Radford of AE Wealth Management offers three ways independent financial advisers can become local celebrities, all of w -More- ……
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10/09/2018
A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority proposal to ease the responsibility of brokerages to oversee work performed outside -More- ……
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10/09/2018
Even the most thorough and well-constructed estate plan can fail to address what to do with digital assets, Robert Bloink and -More- ……
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10/09/2018
Talking to your clients when they act in a way that’s in opposition to their financial goals can help them understand their m -More- ……
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10/09/2018
The North American Securities Administrators Association is ahead of federal regulators in support of a formal cybersecurity -More- ……
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10/05/2018
We all dream of being able to take an extended vacation or a break to be with our families, travel, rest and rejuvenate….
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10/05/2018
Advisers can offer value by helping clients with a number of end-of-year retirement and tax planning considerations, writes E -More- ……
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10/05/2018
A decrease in fines imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in 2017 does not reflect a softened approach to re -More- ……
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10/05/2018
Advisory firms should think broadly about ownership so they don’t miss out on candidates who may not follow a traditional pat -More- ……
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10/05/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority might kill its suitability rule if the Securities and Exchange Commission adopts -More- ……
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10/05/2018
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., has introduced the Portable Retirement and Investment Account Act. -More- ……
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10/05/2018
For a financial advisory business to be successful, Philip Palaveev of Ensemble Practice suggests, advisers must excel at cus -More- ……
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10/05/2018
Many global banks as well as major local banks are embracing blockchain technology to help them offer low-cost services at a -More- ……
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10/05/2018
Persistently low unemployment and on-target inflation figures show “we remain in extraordinary times,” Federal Reserve Chairm -More- ……
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10/05/2018
Members of Congress will be under less pressure to vote along party lines after the midterm elections, opening the door to ma -More- ……
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10/05/2018
Continuing the conversation that began at FPA Retreat 2018, Lew Walker, CFP and Ben Coombs, CFP who bring together almost 1……
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10/02/2018
The FPA Annual Conference is the largest global gathering of CFP professionals and thought leaders in financial planning, at……
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10/02/2018
The House passed a bill last week that would create universal savings accounts, expand the uses of 529 plans and make it easi -More- ……
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10/02/2018
Splitting up retirement assets in the event of a late-in-life divorce can be tricky, writes investment adviser Kirk Cassidy, -More- ……
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10/02/2018
Few financial advisers who aim to grow their retirement business are placing a high priority on improving their technology pl -More- ……
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10/02/2018
Our primary objective is to elevate the profession that transforms lives through the power of financial planning, and to help……
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10/02/2018
Advisers who want to build relationships with their clients’ millennial children should consider a simplified approach that u -More- ……
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10/02/2018
Consultant Angie Herbers would tell her younger self to have fun on the way to reaching her goals, and to also accept that to -More- ……
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10/02/2018
Attorneys general of 16 states have filed a brief in US District Court in the District of Columbia opposing a lawsuit that ar -More- ……
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9/28/2018
The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates by a quarter-point to a target range of 2% to 2.25%, marking the third incre -More- ……
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9/28/2018
People often act irrationally when making investment decisions, so using marketing tactics that appeal to emotions and belie -More- ……
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9/28/2018
Technology companies such as Apple, Facebook and Google are emerging as competitors to financial firms, according to a Moody’ -More- ……
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9/28/2018
Panelists at a financial-planning conference discussed why advisers must track key performance indicators. -More- ……
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9/28/2018
The financial planning profession is committed at the state and federal level to advocating policies that “define and guard t -More- ……
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9/28/2018
Benjamin Harris, who has served as chief economist to former Vice President Joe Biden, argues the income tax break for contri -More- ……
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9/28/2018
The Conference Board’s US consumer-confidence index has climbed to 138.4 this month, the highest level since September 2000 a -More- ……
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9/28/2018
The Labor Department is proposing to make it easier for employers to band together and offer multiple-employer retirement pla -More- ……
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9/28/2018
Financial Services Institute President and CEO Dale Brown asked at the FSI Forum how the Financial Industry Regulatory Author -More- ……
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9/28/2018
The new CFP Board Standards become effective on Oct. 1, 2019….
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9/28/2018
Blaise Pascal, mathematician, physicist and theologian……
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9/28/2018
A model rule proposed by the North American Securities Administrators Association would require advisers to adopt information -More- ……
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9/25/2018
Consultant Angie Herbers discusses how advisory firm Facet Wealth used a proprietary technology platform to “cost-effectively -More- ……
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9/25/2018
The financial-services industry is more susceptible to bad publicity from data breaches than other sectors, according to a re -More- ……
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9/25/2018
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell must decide whether to raise interest rates or to heed warnings from the bond market. -More- ……
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9/25/2018
Just because fines from enforcement activity decreased 7.2% last year and continue to decline this year does not mean the Sec -More- ……
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9/25/2018
Financial advisers are seeing interest from clients about investing in the cannabis industry as more states legalize marijuan -More- ……
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9/25/2018
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards is speaking out against state regulation of financial planning, hoping to -More- ……
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9/25/2018
Bryce Sanders, president of Perceptive Business Solutions, offers approaches advisers can take when a client is unsatisfied w -More- ……
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9/25/2018
In 2018, FPA partnered with Janus Henderson Investors to conduct new research that went deeper on the question of succession……
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9/25/2018
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, said the IRS should revise guidance clarifying taxpayers’ oblig -More- ……
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9/25/2018
There’s no deadline for completion of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule governing investment advice, Cha -More- ……
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9/25/2018
Content is king, and the person who uses it to connect with an audience and then adds value will become the leader in his or -More- ……
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9/25/2018
“Retirement Daily” helps financial advisers stay on top of the latest retirement-related news and information as well as the……
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9/21/2018
Jack Guttentag, who has worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the National Bureau of Economic Research, suggest -More- ……
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9/21/2018
Knowing what not to say to a client after they’ve lost a loved one is important, as clients expect their financial advisers t -More- ……
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9/21/2018
The percentage of families with a 529 savings plan has increased to about 50% from 38% one year ago, according to a survey by -More- ……
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9/21/2018
Reviewing beneficiary forms for individual retirement accounts with clients is “one of the most valuable services you can pro -More- ……
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9/21/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has withdrawn two no-action letters that authorized investment advisers’ reliance on p -More- ……
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9/21/2018
Some clients may need long-term services and support because of a cognitive or physical health condition, which is often stre……
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9/21/2018
Seven traits of superproductive people listed in a Harvard Business Review article “are highly relevant to financial advisers -More- ……
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9/21/2018
Rule changes proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to its whistleblower program are anti-whistleblower and large -More- ……
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9/21/2018
Philanthropy is a good marketing tool for financial advisers, says Susan Kay, director of business development at MFS Fund Di -More- ……
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9/18/2018
Most Americans retire earlier than they had expected to, which affects their ability to enjoy retirement success, writes Davi -More- ……
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9/18/2018
Clients undergoing a financial transition, such as the death of a spouse, often feel overwhelmed, writes Susan Bradley of the -More- ……
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9/18/2018
Financial advisers should become familiar with tax relief for clients affected by natural disasters, retirement specialist Ed -More- ……
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9/18/2018
The House Financial Services Committee has voted 36-16 to advance a bill that would relax requirements for audits of small br -More- ……
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9/18/2018
The Education Department was wrong to postpone implementation of a rule to help students obtain debt forgiveness if a college -More- ……
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9/18/2018
Millennials’ financial outlook is bleak because the population born between 1980 and 2000 doesn’t save for retirement to the -More- ……
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9/18/2018
FPA submitted three comment letters through the Financial Planning Coalition to address the Securities and Exchange Commissio……
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9/14/2018
Financial advisory firms would benefit from appointing a chief planning officer, suggests Kevin Keller of the Certified Finan -More- ……
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9/14/2018
An early version of a summary form for adviser-customer relationships as proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission i -More- ……
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9/14/2018
Financial advisers should help clients prepare for how to spend their savings in retirement long before the date actually arr -More- ……
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9/14/2018
When an adviser says something that causes a prospect to disconnect, it can be hard to get the conversation back on track, wr -More- ……
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9/14/2018
Learn how FPA member Hannah Moore, CFP , overcame challenges early on in her career, discovered the difference between financ……
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9/14/2018
The Family Savings Act of 2018 introduced by the House Ways and Means Committee doesn’t include a safe harbor for employers w -More- ……
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9/14/2018
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has seen no applications from firms seeking a financial-technology charter, -More- ……
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9/14/2018
The wealth-management industry soon will follow the trend of industries shaping their products to the needs of individual con -More- ……
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9/11/2018
House Republicans plan a committee vote this week on new tax cut legislation, but finding the votes to pass the measure in th -More- ……
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9/11/2018
Financial advisers with professional excellence, empathy and a business mindset are what author Matt Oechsli calls “elite adv -More- ……
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9/11/2018
A flattening or inversion of the yield curve would not be the deciding factor on Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions, New -More- ……
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9/11/2018
A lack of regulatory certainty is causing the US to lose cryptocurrency and blockchain startups to countries where entreprene -More- ……
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9/11/2018
Planning for a sabbatical gives you an opportunity to train and empower your team to care for clients and manage the day-to-d -More- ……
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9/11/2018
The 2018 Evolution Revolution report says 82% of discretionary accounts are owned by people who fall into the non-high-net-wo -More- ……
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9/11/2018
US agencies’ operations and Americans’ personal information are at risk because the government fails to defend sufficiently a -More- ……
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9/11/2018
Cerulli Associates is asking for your feedback on emerging trends impacting the financial planning profession, including clie……
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9/11/2018
The 401(k) retirement account has been around for decades, but many workers who have these accounts still don’t understand th -More- ……
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9/11/2018
If you haven’t already registered to attend the 2018 FPA Annual Conference in Chicago (Oct….
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9/07/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has proposed raising position limits for several of the most frequently traded op -More- ……
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9/07/2018
Less than 5% of four-year colleges in the US offer a financial-planning degree, writes Greg Iacurci. -More- ……
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9/07/2018
Standard advice about the 4% annual drawdown on retirement nest eggs and how to determine the ideal date to begin collecting -More- ……
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9/07/2018
An academic report says the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule, though never fully implemented, cost 36 publicly traded broker -More- ……
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9/07/2018
Advisers who “consistently go above and beyond” for their clients are the most likely to generate referrals, writes Chris Rad -More- ……
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9/07/2018
9/07/2018
Financial advisers may face challenges when dealing with clients’ other trusted advisers, such as an attorney or certified pu -More- ……
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9/07/2018
9/07/2018
The Senate has voted 85-14 to confirm Elad Roisman, chief counsel of the Senate banking committee, as a member of the Securit -More- ……
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9/07/2018
Advisers should change their communication approach when clients are cognitively affected by illness or stress to help them m -More- ……
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9/04/2018
As the “youth-starved adviser industry” aims to recruit younger professionals, businesses should be careful not to violate th -More- ……
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9/04/2018
Policies meant to retain and promote women in finance will remain ineffective until culture and perception in the industry ev -More- ……
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9/04/2018
A high level of customer service is crucial to generating revenue because it drives customer loyalty, writes Carrie Hansen of -More- ……
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9/04/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton says he wants to reduce obstacles that prevent many individuals from -More- ……
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9/04/2018
Most obstacles in life and career are self-created….
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9/04/2018
Advisers who are feeling unmotivated to work can be productive in other ways, writes Bryce Sanders of Perceptive Business Sol -More- ……
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9/04/2018
Many financial planners enter the profession through an unconventional path, but female planners of color who have been trail -More- ……
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9/04/2018
Advisers need to regularly evaluate how they function in their business to stay competitive, writes Patrick Sweeny of Symmetr -More- ……
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8/31/2018
President Donald Trump is likely to sign an executive order to increase workers’ access to employer-sponsored retirement plan -More- ……
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8/31/2018
Most advisers will deal with the death of a client at some point in their career, writes Eric Aanes of Titus Wealth Managemen -More- ……
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8/31/2018
Marketing content needs to connect with your target audience to be effective and to convert clients, writes Zoe Meggert of Pe -More- ……
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8/31/2018
Narrowing of the spread between three-month and 10-year US Treasury yields might indicate an increasing risk of recession, ac -More- ……
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8/31/2018
Sales proposals that could be winners often get rejected because the message is lost, writes marketing and sales strategy con -More- ……
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8/31/2018
Let FP Transitions show your worth by tapping into their specialization in the valuation and analysis of the intangibles of y……
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8/31/2018
Boost your marketing efforts by taking advantage of FPA’s suite of resources that provide financial planners with marketing i……
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8/31/2018
Pretax corporate profit surged 7.7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 of 2017, the largest gain since 2014, according to -More- ……
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8/31/2018
The Senate has confirmed economist Richard Clarida as Federal Reserve vice chairman in a 69-26 vote. -More- ……
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8/28/2018
The increase in lawsuits against retirement plans is likely to spur more plan sponsors to seek an adviser’s help, says Brian -More- ……
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8/28/2018
Many workers are more interested in preparing for retirement than plan sponsors realize, according to a recent study by Trans -More- ……
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8/28/2018
Advisers need to identify and market services that truly set them apart from their competitors to attract clients and provide -More- ……
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8/28/2018
Tolerisk is a fiduciary caliber risk tolerance assessment technology that allows advisers to easily analyze their client’s wi……
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8/28/2018
The Senate banking committee has voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of Elad Roisman as a member of the Securities an -More- ……
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8/28/2018
Rules proposed by the US Treasury Department and the IRS seek to block states from getting around a $10,000 cap on a federal -More- ……
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8/28/2018
The new CFP Board Standards become effective on Oct. 1….
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8/28/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton says “high-pressure, product-based sales contests” for financial prof -More- ……
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8/28/2018
The US economy is strong and would not be harmed by “further, gradual” interest-rate increases, Federal Reserve Chairman Jero -More- ……
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8/28/2018
A checklist could be the answer to improving internal processes, write Stephen Boswell and Kevin Nichols of The Oechsli Insti -More- ……
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8/24/2018
The IRS said in a private letter ruling that a 401(k) plan sponsor can make nonelective contributions involving student-loan -More- ……
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8/24/2018
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FPA members receive a 15% discount and have the ability to apply for exclusive scholarships from the College for Financial Pl……
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8/24/2018
The next generation of financial advisers needs to be properly trained, but those doing the training are often older and have -More- ……
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8/24/2018
In the digital age, advisers have a responsibility to ensure clients’ digital assets are “in order and accessible,” writes Ka -More- ……
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8/24/2018
LinkedIn videos have proved to be an effective way to reach a large audience, writes Miguel Sosa of Premia Global Advisors. -More- ……
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8/24/2018
A survey from Broadridge Financial Solutions found that two-thirds of millennials are saving for retirement, but nearly 7 in -More- ……
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8/24/2018
The S&P 500 on Wednesday marked 3,453 days without a 20% or greater decline, the longest US bull market in history. -More- ……
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8/24/2018
The effective tax rate on qualified real estate investment trust dividends for high-net-worth individuals has fallen from 37% -More- ……
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8/24/2018
Lawmakers have introduced bills in Congress this session that seek to improve Americans’ retirement security. -More- ……
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8/24/2018
Fraud incidents have increased by more than 130% during the past year, according to a recent report by PwC….
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8/24/2018
Meeting minutes indicate the Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates in September. -More- ……
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8/21/2018
Status quo bias and overconfidence may be two reasons financial advisers do not follow their own advice, says Financial Plann -More- ……
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8/21/2018
Advisers must be prepared to answer questions on cryptocurrencies, especially for high-net-worth individuals, writes Stephane -More- ……
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8/21/2018
Chaiwoo Lee and Joseph Coughlin, both of the MIT AgeLab, recently examined Americans’ attitudes toward retirement. -More- ……
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8/21/2018
Mike Capelle, head of United Capital’s technology platform, provides a guide for advisers looking to build an app for their p -More- ……
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8/21/2018
Americans ages 25 to 34 carry an average of $42,000 in debt, and 25% of it is credit card debt, according to Northwestern Mut -More- ……
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8/21/2018
Fidelity says the number of its 401(k) accounts with at least $1 million hit 157,000 in the first quarter, up 45% compared wi -More- ……
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8/21/2018
Chances are, you know that your most significant obstacles in your life and career are self-created….
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8/21/2018
The US Treasury Department issued a report encouraging regulators to support technology that will make the financial system m -More- ……
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8/21/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says the number of registered representatives and firms in financial planning has -More- ……
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8/21/2018
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in his address at Jackson Hole, Wyo., this week, might address how the Fed plans to h -More- ……
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8/21/2018
FPA is proud to announce that CFP professional members participating in FPA MediaSource have fielded more than 3,000 media i……
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8/17/2018
Join new and aspiring CFP professionals at FPA Residency, to be held Oct. 19-24, 2018, in Englewood, Colo….
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8/17/2018
Advisers are not immune to peer pressure in financial planning, writes Carolyn McClanahan, M.D., CFP®, of Life Planning Partn -More- ……
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8/17/2018
8/17/2018
The value of cryptocurrencies has dropped to $191 billion, the lowest amount since November, as investors sell in the wake of -More- ……
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8/17/2018
No adviser is too experienced to take notes, writes consultant Michael Goldberg, who lists note-taking along with four other -More- ……
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8/17/2018
Each year, thousands of financial planners from around the world gather at the FPA Annual Conference to take part in an unfor……
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8/17/2018
The Federal Reserve will raise interest rates fewer times than some expect, says analyst Richard Bove of Hilton Capital Manag -More- ……
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8/17/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule that financial advice serve the best interest of investors should be r -More- ……
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8/17/2018
Advisers who are trying the same marketing tactics over and over and not seeing results need to refresh their approach, write -More- ……
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8/17/2018
The US stock market is on course to record the longest bull run in history Aug. -More- ……
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8/17/2018
An adviser who sells securities without the firm’s knowledge violates the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Rule 3280 -More- ……
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8/17/2018
Guidance is needed on what qualifies as a hardship for casualty losses for the purpose of early 401(k) and 403(b) withdrawals -More- ……
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8/14/2018
Financial advisers’ spouses can help them land new business, writes Bryce Sanders of Perceptive Business Solutions. -More- ……
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8/14/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s suitability rule implicitly requires broker-dealers to make recommendations tha -More- ……
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8/14/2018
Financial advisers should ask clients questions to assess their readiness and should avoid judging them, debating with them o -More- ……
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8/14/2018
Americans born between 1977 and 1983 — referred to as Xennials — mostly work full time and have small children, making thei -More- ……
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8/14/2018
A coalition of state attorneys general from 16 states and the District of Columbia says the Securities and Exchange Commissio -More- ……
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8/14/2018
8/14/2018
The $11.8 billion of municipal bonds that Ipreo forecasts will be issued this week would be the highest volume this year. -More- ……
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8/14/2018
Two more increases in short-term interest rates are likely to emerge from the Federal Reserve in 2018 — one in September and -More- ……
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8/14/2018
Shrinkage in the number of broker-dealers and registered representatives that showed up in 2016 continued in 2017, according -More- ……
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8/14/2018
A cornerstone of any profession is the willingness of those in the profession to have their voices heard on those policies th……
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8/10/2018
The idea that because of Social Security benefits retirement income doesn’t reflect the inequality in workers’ earnings is wr -More- ……
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8/10/2018
Many consumers are turning to financial advisers for health care-related issues, according to a study from The Family Wealth -More- ……
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8/10/2018
The Treasury Department has published proposed rules regarding a provision in the tax law that allows a 20% deduction for pas -More- ……
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8/10/2018
By taking control of their business, advisers can lead by example and have better control over their time, communication and -More- ……
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8/10/2018
Financial advisers should leverage technology, but human relationships are the key to success, writes consultant Angie Herber -More- ……
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8/10/2018
Millennials are saving for retirement despite spending much of their disposable income on convenience items like coffee and r -More- ……
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8/10/2018
Factors including longer life expectancy and lower average pay can squeeze women’s savings, and many expect to encounter a re -More- ……
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8/10/2018
The SEC received more than 4,000 comments on the proposed best interest rule, as of the close of the public comment period. -More- ……
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8/10/2018
A group representing US states is pushing back against federal efforts to oversee financial-technology startups and to issue -More- ……
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8/10/2018
Join new and aspiring CFP professionals at FPA Residency to be held Oct. 19 – 24, 2018 in Englewood, Colo….
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8/10/2018
As a financial planner, you have a variety of excellent options when it comes to the in-person events you choose to attend ea……
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8/07/2018
Majorities of American preretirees and retirees express confidence in their nest eggs, but their certainty may not be justifi -More- ……
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8/07/2018
Individuals 65 or older in the US are filing for bankruptcy at a rate three times that in 1991, a Consumer Bankruptcy Project -More- ……
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8/07/2018
With side hustles becoming a popular way to generate additional income, columnist Maurie Backman outlines a retirement planni -More- ……
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8/07/2018
Regulation Best Interest, proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, could intensify the trend of brokers fleeing th -More- ……
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8/07/2018
Advisers need to ask their prospective clients more questions that will get them talking and spend more time listening to the -More- ……
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8/07/2018
Active networking is one of the easiest ways to get your story out to people who need to hear it….
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8/07/2018
What to do with a business as the founder prepares to move on can be complicated by factors such as differing expectations am -More- ……
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8/07/2018
Environmental, social and governance investing has grown in popularity, and advisers need to find ways to discuss these oppor -More- ……
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8/07/2018
Andrea Seidt, Commissioner of the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities, and Micah Hauptman, of the Consumer Fed -More- ……
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8/03/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has invited comments on a proposal from the New York Stock Exchange that membership to -More- ……
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8/03/2018
Nearly 80% of registered investment advisers expect to add to payrolls in 2019, according to a survey from the Investment Adv -More- ……
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8/03/2018
Are you a financial planner who believes constant improvement is key to long-term success?…
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8/03/2018
FPA member Amy Born, CFP , has offered pro bono financial planning advice since 2015 through a program that helps low-income -More- ……
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8/03/2018
Adding diversity to the financial advice profession will enable it to meet the needs of a more diverse America, financial pl -More- ……
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8/03/2018
8/03/2018
TD Ameritrade is on a quest to discover ground-breaking technology ideas and is launching its first innovation competition….
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8/03/2018
The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged but has released a statement on the economy that is more optimistic tha -More- ……
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8/03/2018
The days when a public pension in the US was an unquestionable guarantee that retired public employees would be paid what the -More- ……
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8/03/2018
The Treasury Department and the IRS have released guidance on 529 college-saving plans, reflecting changes related to the fed -More- ……
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7/31/2018
Affluent people aren’t the only ones who should pursue financial planning, says Frank Paré, president of FPA and of PF Wealth -More- ……
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7/31/2018
Research by SEI Advisor Network finds 52% of advisers have altered their fee structure in the past four years. -More- ……
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7/31/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has finished consolidating its two enforcement units, an initiative that began a -More- ……
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7/31/2018
FPA’s 2018 Trends in Investing Survey finds that 87% of adviser respondents favor the use of exchange-traded funds, while man -More- ……
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7/31/2018
Many advisers err in thinking a client’s retirement age will correlate with factors such as health and job demands, says Davi -More- ……
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7/31/2018
Help your clients’ loved ones find important information they need when the time arises….
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7/31/2018
Advances in technology have made video communication easier, but 73% of advisers prefer in-person meetings with clients, a Ha -More- ……
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7/31/2018
Although the 2018 Trends in Investing survey showed that cryptocurrencies are one of the least used investment vehicles, advi……
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7/31/2018
Funds tied to large-cap US stocks saw outflow of almost $20 billion last month, according to Morningstar, as market volatilit -More- ……
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7/31/2018
The end of the US Labor Department’s revised fiduciary rule does not mean advisers working with retirement plans can stop com -More- ……
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7/31/2018
Proposed legislation guaranteeing every American worker access to a secure retirement plan has been reintroduced by Sen. -More- ……
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7/27/2018
The tax reform framework released Tuesday by the House Ways and Means Committee includes a section called the Retirement Enha -More- ……
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7/27/2018
Harold Evensky, CFP®, will receive FPA’s 2018 P. Kemp Fain Jr. -More- ……
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7/27/2018
A bill approved by the House Financial Services Committee would create a task force to oversee efforts to fight illegal use o -More- ……
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7/27/2018
Approach people at networking events with the purpose of building a relationship and the understanding that not everyone want -More- ……
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7/27/2018
Applications are due Aug. 3 for an FPA Diversity Scholarship to attend the FPA Annual Conference in Chicago….
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7/27/2018
Elad Roisman, a nominee to the Securities and Exchange Commission, told the Senate banking committee in a confirmation hearin -More- ……
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7/27/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority recently approved several proposals, including the use of electronic signatures o -More- ……
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7/27/2018
Those with 401(k)s need to know whether their employer has cyberinsurance that would cover losses should a breach occur, as w -More- ……
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7/27/2018
7/27/2018
Advisers report getting referrals from 4% of clients, but 30% of clients report referring….
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7/27/2018
Advisers can overcome challenges of the talent shortage in the financial-services industry by committing to millennial workpl -More- ……
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7/24/2018
Three Democrats on the Senate banking committee have written to Robert Cook, CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authori -More- ……
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7/24/2018
Join new and aspiring CFP professionals at FPA Residency, to be held Oct. 19-24, 2018, in Englewood, Colo….
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7/24/2018
New York state has amended one of its insurance regulations to establish a best-interest standard governing the sale of annui -More- ……
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7/24/2018
The Federal Reserve should suspend interest-rate increases to avoid a yield-curve inversion, says James Bullard, president of -More- ……
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7/24/2018
7/24/2018
The Connecticut Higher Education Trust recently reported that online criminals had stolen $1.4 million from 21 investors, hig -More- ……
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7/24/2018
Digital tools that are visually dynamic and interactive can help advisers make more informed decisions when building a client -More- ……
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7/24/2018
The internet is a good place for advisers to market their firms and their financial planning skills, but they must appear in -More- ……
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7/24/2018
Millennials are largely confident about their ability to use financial products, but many are reluctant to put their money in -More- ……
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7/20/2018
Many pre-retirees surveyed are saving less than 10% of their income, State Street Global Advisors found in a recent study of -More- ……
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7/20/2018
The Senate has approved the nomination of Randal Quarles to serve a full term — 14 years — as a Federal Reserve governor. -More- ……
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7/20/2018
The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act, a package of 32 bills, passed the House this week on a 406-4 vote and now heads to the -More- ……
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7/20/2018
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that with inflation close to a 2% target and with unemployment low, the central b -More- ……
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7/20/2018
A package of bills introduced in the Senate would make it easier for small employers to participate in pooled employer retire -More- ……
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7/20/2018
An uptick in debt for Federal PLUS Loans for Parents is a result of students turning to their parents for help after having b -More- ……
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7/20/2018
To film the perfect online marketing video, advisers can’t think about themselves; they have to think about helping the perso -More- ……
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7/20/2018
Face-to-face meetings with clients to review the relationship and determine if any changes should be made for clients to reac -More- ……
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7/17/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission said its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations has found widespread failur -More- ……
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7/17/2018
The sponsor of a New York bill that would require nonfiduciary financial advisers to disclose that they aren’t required to ac -More- ……
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7/17/2018
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan has warned of consequences of trade disputes and tariffs, saying they -More- ……
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7/17/2018
Wealthy clients have high expectations for their digital experience with wealth-management firms, and their needs are complex -More- ……
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7/17/2018
Advisers can overcome common objections from prospects and clients “by disrupting the person’s thought process by minimizing -More- ……
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7/17/2018
FPA is hosting its next All-Member Virtual Media Training on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 4-5:30 p.m. ET….
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7/17/2018
The number of 401(k) plans offered by small businesses rose to 8,873 last year, compared with 1,418 in 2013, according to the -More- ……
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7/17/2018
7/17/2018
Striving for excellence in your business increases the chances you will grow and evolve personally and professionally, writes -More- ……
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7/17/2018
Connecting clients with one another may help them better connect with you as an adviser, write Stephen Boswell and Kevin Nich -More- ……
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7/17/2018
Average assets of registered investment advisers’ clients exceeded $2 million in 2017 for firms with assets under management -More- ……
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7/17/2018
Cloud technology enabled the daily volume of market activity processed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to rise -More- ……
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7/13/2018
Each year, thousands of financial planners from around the world gather at the FPA Annual Conference to take part in an unfor……
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7/13/2018
A flattening yield curve isn’t the only bond-market benchmark suggesting the US economy is nearing a downturn. -More- ……
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7/13/2018
Breaking into the social circles of affluent prospects requires a strategy, writes Matt Oechsli. -More- ……
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7/13/2018
Happiness and success mean different things to different people, and we may need to rethink how we view them if we hope to ac -More- ……
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7/13/2018
In 2015, only 28% of financial advisers had a formal succession plan. Three years later, little has changed….
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7/13/2018
Broker-dealers should inform the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority if they are involved in digital assets or plan to en -More- ……
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7/13/2018
7/13/2018
The House Financial Services Committee has unanimously approved bills to ease regulatory costs for small financial-advisory f -More- ……
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7/13/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has abandoned a proposal to loosen requirements that constrain shareholders to voting -More- ……
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7/13/2018
Single premium immediate annuities provide an alternative to stocks as a source of income for retirees. -More- ……
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7/13/2018
The digital experience drives the decision in choosing a firm for clients at all levels of wealth, according to Kelli Keough, -More- ……
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7/10/2018
Tariffs might present a crisis for retirement accounts, Stephen Gandel writes. -More- ……
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7/10/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority now will search public records to verify information provided by applicants for b -More- ……
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7/10/2018
Advisers can improve their clients’ experiences by thinking like a client and keeping presentations simple and focused, write -More- ……
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7/10/2018
FPA has launched a new Knowledge Circle to help FPA members adhere to the new CFP Board Standards….
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7/10/2018
Artificial intelligence offers potential for a better client experience, according to 84% of advisers surveyed by Forbes Insi -More- ……
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7/10/2018
As a financial planner, you have a variety of excellent options when it comes to the in-person events you choose to attend ea……
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7/10/2018
Advisers must find out how the recent tax law changes may have altered clients’ goals and then take proactive steps to help c -More- ……
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7/10/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded FAQ explaining a custody rule, but advisers remain uneasy about how to co -More- ……
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7/10/2018
Some board members of the Federal Reserve are concerned if they let the economy accelerate unchecked for too long, they will -More- ……
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7/10/2018
Appearing as a knowledgeable source in the media, whether it be on TV, in print or on the radio, is a good way for advisers t -More- ……
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7/10/2018
The “tax torpedo,” a phenomenon that involves the rise and fall in marginal tax rates related to Social Security benefits, sh -More- ……
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7/06/2018
7/06/2018
Financial advisers are not in danger of losing clientele to robo-advisers, but financial-services software does pose a threat -More- ……
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7/06/2018
Financial advisers can use several strategies to make the discussion with clients about common fees — such as stock commissi -More- ……
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7/06/2018
Advisers can best serve the individual retirement account market by segmenting clients by age, building relationships with yo -More- ……
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7/06/2018
The next Congress may address several issues related to retirement, speakers said at a recent adviser conference. Rep. -More- ……
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7/06/2018
Goals-based planning is simpler than trying to predict cash flow, but it’s important to remember clients’ goals will change d -More- ……
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7/06/2018
Strong demand for long-dated debt has made the spread between five- and 30-year US Treasurys the flattest yield curve since A -More- ……
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7/06/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has released a breakdown of how the $65 million in fines it received last year wa -More- ……
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7/06/2018
Financial advisers have to put constant effort toward compliance as regulations are continually being updated, suggests David -More- ……
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7/06/2018
2018 marks the 45th year of the CFP marks, and the financial planning profession has made significant strides since then….
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7/06/2018
Content marking tactics such as tweeting, blogging and recording YouTube videos are all designed to build an audience, but of -More- ……
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7/06/2018
Total compensation paid by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to its workers declined from $699 million in 2016 to $ -More- ……
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7/03/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton will conduct roundtable meetings in Miami, Philadelphia, Denver and W -More- ……
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7/03/2018
The financial planning industry is facing a talent gap as more planners retire and not enough new planners enter the professi -More- ……
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7/03/2018
Millions of workers take out 401(k) loans each year, and data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute show 18% of partic -More- ……
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7/03/2018
As many financial planners head into retirement, the need to bring passionate, young planners into the profession and support……
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7/03/2018
Building the ultimate CLIENT experience starts with first building the ultimate TEAM experience….
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7/03/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed streamlining how most exchange-traded funds are approved by no longer req -More- ……
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7/03/2018
Divorces can be almost as detrimental to retirement savings as the Great Recession was, the Center for Retirement Research at -More- ……
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7/03/2018
7/03/2018
The financial-advisory industry is facing what John Kador describes as “tectonic shifts in its very makeup and how it approac -More- ……
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7/03/2018
When deciding whether to be a generalist who advises many or a specialist who attracts clients with specific characteristics, -More- ……
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7/03/2018
Forty-nine percent of young high-net-worth Americans surveyed by RBC Wealth Management plan to spend or give away most of the -More- ……
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6/29/2018
A Congressional Budget Office report said interest payments the US must make on debt will equal what it pays for Social Secur -More- ……
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6/29/2018
The House this fall plans to consider retirement-savings policy, which got little attention in last year’s overhaul of the fe -More- ……
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6/29/2018
The Federal Reserve is expected to move away from a pass-fail grading system for banks’ stress test toward a system whereby b -More- ……
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6/29/2018
Seventy percent of top-earning financial advisers in 2017 either kept fees steady or raised them, according to McKinsey’s Sta -More- ……
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6/29/2018
6/29/2018
Some companies are matching student-loan payments with 401(k) contributions, reducing the need for employees with student deb -More- ……
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6/29/2018
LGBTQ Americans are still an underserved group when it comes to financial planning, but a new integration by the Financial Pl -More- ……
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6/29/2018
The legal battle involving former astronaut Buzz Aldrin highlights the benefits of a revocable trust that includes an indepen -More- ……
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6/29/2018
Master the business of financial planning with The FPA Coaches Corner….
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6/29/2018
Small financial firms can tackle the shortage of new advisers in the industry by being flexible in how they evaluate skills, -More- ……
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6/26/2018
Advisers must create the ultimate client experience to retain clients and deliver the best service, but that first requires t -More- ……
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6/26/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton told the House Financial Services Committee that the agency may exten -More- ……
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6/26/2018
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says interest rate hikes should continue, citing low unemployment and higher inflation -More- ……
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6/26/2018
To avoid the risk of being hit with penalties for underwithholding on 2018 taxes, retirees would be wise to take a close look -More- ……
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6/26/2018
Most high-net-worth clients expect their future relationships with financial advisers to be mostly or all digital, and implem -More- ……
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6/26/2018
Are you a financial planner who believes constant improvement is the key to long-term success?…
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6/26/2018
The US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has issued a 70-page order that vacates the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule. -More- ……
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6/26/2018
FPA members and their firms have access to world-class financial planning software at massively discounted rates….
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6/26/2018
Advisers using a fee-based model should avoid “seven deadly sins” or risk losing clients, writes Bryce Sanders of Perceptive -More- ……
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6/22/2018
Nina O’Neal, a 14-year industry veteran and firm owner, discusses the challenges women face in the advisory business. -More- ……
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6/22/2018
Advisers need to remain competitive in an increasingly automated world, and emphasizing their humanness is one way to deepen -More- ……
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6/22/2018
More than 7 in 10 millionaires younger than 40 believe it’s important that their wealth manager share information about crypt -More- ……
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6/22/2018
Bills introduced in the House and Senate would exempt small advisory firms from having to hire an auditing firm registered wi -More- ……
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6/22/2018
In 2015, only 28% of financial advisers had a formal succession plan. Three years later, little has changed….
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6/22/2018
The term “financial planner” has grown to encompass people and services that don’t provide true financial planning, so it’s i -More- ……
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6/22/2018
Earlier this month, FPA held its 5th Annual D.C….
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6/22/2018
Outdated and incomplete information on investments and fees provided by many 401(k) disclosures makes it impossible for advis -More- ……
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6/22/2018
Smaller firms should stop trying to compete on salary and should instead appeal to younger advisers by touting the opportunit -More- ……
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6/19/2018
Your attitude, motivation and success will all benefit when you believe in yourself as an adviser, writes Daniel Finley of Ad -More- ……
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6/19/2018
Join Dr. Dave Yeske, CFP from Golden Gate University to become a better consumer of research-based literature….
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6/19/2018
Accountant and individual retirement account expert Ed Slott recommends financial advisers help clients “avoid taxpayers’ rem -More- ……
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6/19/2018
A number of experts weigh in on the growing trend of using health savings accounts as retirement tools. -More- ……
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6/19/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says its new web-based Central Registration Depository, which will provide data -More- ……
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6/19/2018
A Bank for International Settlements report warns that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are unlikely to ever become mainstr -More- ……
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6/19/2018
The International Monetary Fund estimates that the US annual growth rate will be as low as 1.4% in five years, a figure below -More- ……
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6/19/2018
The Carlton Fields law firm compares the Regulation Best Interest proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission with the -More- ……
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6/15/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed Regulation Best Interest rule does not include 401(k) sponsors because they -More- ……
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6/15/2018
Golden Gate University (GGU) is offering 30 scholarships exclusively to FPA members aspiring to earn a CFP Board-registered G……
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6/15/2018
The hype surrounding cryptocurrencies hasn’t died down, but regardless of digital currencies’ popularity, investors should no -More- ……
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6/15/2018
The Federal Reserve has increased the federal funds rate to a range of 1.75% to 2%, up one-quarter percentage point. -More- ……
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6/15/2018
People working in the engineering and protective services fields are the best prepared for retirement, according to “The Stat -More- ……
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6/15/2018
By 2023, 41% of financial advisory clients will be millennials or members of Generation X, up from 30% today, according to a -More- ……
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6/15/2018
PridePlanners, the former organization committed to serving the needs of financial planners who serve LGBTQ individuals and f……
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6/15/2018
A financial advisory firm’s success depends in part on the owner’s ability to make good decisions, writes consultant Angie He -More- ……
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6/15/2018
The Department of Labor let the Wednesday deadline pass without pursuing a Supreme Court appeal of a lower court’s decision t -More- ……
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6/12/2018
Effective prospecting can increase an advisory firm’s assets, revenue and referrals, writes Bryce Sanders, president of Perce -More- ……
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6/12/2018
Millennials burdened with student loans tend to think they must pay down this debt before saving for retirement. -More- ……
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6/12/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has released a set of proposed regulations that attempts to clarify the “duty of care” -More- ……
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6/12/2018
The House plans to hold hearings on the Social Security 2100 Act after a recent report showed the Social Security trust fund -More- ……
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6/12/2018
Advisers should be able to spot a bad relationship and end it before the client fires them or they fire the client, writes Jo -More- ……
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6/12/2018
A new study examines equity allocation and cost containment of Section 529 college-savings portfolios. -More- ……
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6/12/2018
A cornerstone of any profession is the willingness of those in the profession to have their voices heard on those policies th……
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6/12/2018
Join Mike Byrnes of Byrnes Consulting and FPA Director of Public Relations Ben Lewis for an interactive discussion on buildin……
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6/12/2018
Longer life spans call for rethinking financial planning for retirement, with a greater tolerance for investment risk later i -More- ……
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6/08/2018
Attorney Letha Sgritta McDowell notes the trend among older couples of cohabitating but not getting married, which, she write -More- ……
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6/08/2018
Standard models are not enough to account for the underlying factors that price options in a rough environment. -More- ……
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6/08/2018
It’s never too early to have conversations about finances with all members of the family, regardless of their age, writes Mat -More- ……
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6/08/2018
Sixty percent of baby boomers surveyed fear they will run out of money in retirement, but advisers can help allay those fears -More- ……
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6/08/2018
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the American Council of Life Insurers have asked the 5th US -More- ……
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6/08/2018
FPA members are taking to Capitol Hill to remind lawmakers and regulators of the importance of a strong fiduciary standard an -More- ……
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6/08/2018
Exchange-traded funds are used by 87% of financial advisers, an FPA survey finds, and their popularity has steadily increased -More- ……
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6/08/2018
For the fourth consecutive year, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are proving to be the most used/recommended investment options……
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6/08/2018
The Senate banking committee is expected to vote Tuesday on Richard Clarida and Michelle Bowman to sit on the Federal Reserve -More- ……
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6/08/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission won’t “take forever” to implement new investment advice regulations, Chairman Jay Clay -More- ……
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6/05/2018
Join the best and brightest minds of the next generation of financial planners at the 2018 FPA NexGen Gathering, being held a……
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6/05/2018
6/05/2018
A Betterment report found that 70% of gig workers don’t believe they will be able to sustain their current lifestyles in reti -More- ……
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6/05/2018
Elad Roisman, chief counsel to the Senate banking committee, is set to be nominated by President Donald Trump to serve a five -More- ……
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6/05/2018
Many advisers and firms are getting help from coaching programs that holistically approach business growth, writes John Bowen -More- ……
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6/05/2018
A report from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. -More- ……
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6/05/2018
Adding diversity to your practice and client list requires that you have honest and direct conversations about people of colo -More- ……
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6/05/2018
Almost half of financial planners think cryptocurrencies are a fad or not a viable investment option, but “advisers have a du -More- ……
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6/05/2018
Learn how to build rock-solid relationships with both your clients and fellow financial planners to grow your business from F……
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6/05/2018
Business has slowed worldwide, according to an index from JPMorgan Chase and IHS Markit, with eurozone activity in May fallin -More- ……
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6/05/2018
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will return to collecting consumers’ personal information, lifting a temporary data -More- ……
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6/05/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority will begin more thorough searches of public records related to individuals applyi -More- ……
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6/01/2018
Research from the Oechsli Institute shows a passive sales process is more effective at converting wealthy prospects to client -More- ……
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6/01/2018
A cornerstone of any profession is the willingness of those in the profession to have their voices heard on those policies th……
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6/01/2018
Navigating the uncertainty regarding fiduciary rules is “a massive game of regulatory roulette,” said Blaine Akin of Fi360. -More- ……
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6/01/2018
Navigating the complex Tax Cuts and Jobs Act can be a huge undertaking….
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6/01/2018
Artificial intelligence in the financial-services industry should be used to help solve some problems but not others, acting -More- ……
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6/01/2018
Millennials have the highest amount of retirement savings, relative to age, of any age group, a J.D. Power report says. -More- ……
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6/01/2018
The amount of time you have for things such as prospecting for clients diminishes as your workload increases, creating what’s -More- ……
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6/01/2018
The need to provide today’s workers with a secure retirement calls for a “new social contract” for retirement, according to a -More- ……
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6/01/2018
The recently enacted Senior Safe Act encourages financial professionals to report suspected elder financial abuse. -More- ……
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6/01/2018
FPA and other groups want the Securities and Exchange Commission to postpone the deadline for comments regarding a disclosure -More- ……
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6/01/2018
5/29/2018
One of our most important goals is to be an invaluable resource for planners like you, helping you supercharge your career an……
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5/29/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rules that would authorize broker-dealers to make public their research o -More- ……
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5/29/2018
Women generally downplay their significance in the workplace and often credit their success to being in the right place at th -More- ……
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5/29/2018
The total value of assets in 529 college-savings plans and prepaid tuition accounts rose 16% to a record $319.1 billion in 20 -More- ……
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5/29/2018
Investors, financial planners and industry professionals must work together to improve financial education for all, writes Da -More- ……
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5/29/2018
The risk of data breaches continues to grow as more information is stored online and as software becomes more complex. -More- ……
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5/29/2018
The Labor Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration will conduct a seminar July 10 in Chicago on the fiduciary r -More- ……
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5/29/2018
The SEC is proposing three new rules and interpretations that will impact the work of financial planning professionals and th……
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5/29/2018
Advisers should review their clients’ tax returns, which can reveal key information about clients’ financial situations and b -More- ……
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5/29/2018
Oracle’s investment in cloud computing starting 10 years ago is paying off, illustrating how chief financial officers can lea -More- ……
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5/29/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton told attendees at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s annua -More- ……
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5/25/2018
Advisers may want to rethink the way they communicate certain things to clients or prospects, writes Bryce Sanders of Percept -More- ……
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5/25/2018
The best-interest standard proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission would apply equally to broker-dealers and inves -More- ……
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5/25/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is bringing in economists to review existing rules, said Robert Colby, executive -More- ……
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5/25/2018
Strong relationships with clients and other financial planners are the foundation of a solid business growth strategy, Mike B -More- ……
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5/25/2018
Examinations by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority will look at compliance if the Securities and Exchange Commission -More- ……
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5/25/2018
Incorporating public relations into your financial planning practice can shed a positive light on the industry and provide va -More- ……
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5/25/2018
FPA has partnered with The Medicare Rights Center to offer “Medicare For Financial Planners,” a 10 module interactive self-st……
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5/25/2018
President Donald Trump has signed legislation that protects financial professionals who report financial exploitation and abu -More- ……
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5/25/2018
SmartBrief has updated its Privacy and Cookie Policy. -More- ……
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5/25/2018
A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has voted 2-1 to reject a request by California, Oregon an -More- ……
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5/25/2018
FPA has a variety of educational opportunities and tools to help financial planners better understand their clients’ financia……
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5/25/2018
Elad Roisman, chief counsel to the Senate banking committee, is being considered by the White House as the Republican replace -More- ……
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5/25/2018
Minutes of the Federal Reserve’s May meeting suggest interest rates are likely to increase in June. -More- ……
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5/22/2018
Four simple steps can help advisers turn prospects into clients, including taking prompt action within a week of receiving le -More- ……
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5/22/2018
The SEC is proposing three new rules and interpretations that will impact the work of financial planning professionals and th……
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5/22/2018
5/22/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched HoweyCoins, a bogus website that highlights the risks of being swayed by -More- ……
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5/22/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has proposed requiring broker-dealers and associated persons to make insurance in -More- ……
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5/22/2018
It makes business sense to fire a client in some instances, writes Mark Palmerino of CCR Wealth Management. -More- ……
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5/22/2018
Americans have an average of $84,821 saved for retirement, with a third of baby boomers having $25,000 or less, according to -More- ……
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5/22/2018
Financial institutions are adopting military tactics and employing former military personnel as they work to prevent cybercri -More- ……
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5/22/2018
When you join FPA, you benefit from a powerful community — and you add to its strength….
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5/22/2018
Financial advisers are usually good at providing clients with wealth-building guidance, but they aren’t always good at runnin -More- ……
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5/18/2018
Advisers discuss the benefits and drawbacks of choosing to socialize with clients. -More- ……
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5/18/2018
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said the final version of its customer due-diligence rule has -More- ……
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5/18/2018
Three state attorneys general have asked the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider their request to intervene after a -More- ……
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5/18/2018
The Foundation for Financial Planning and Financial Planning are taking nominations for the Pro Bono Planner of the Year awar……
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5/18/2018
PriceMetrix’s annual “State of Retail Wealth Management” report finds that from 2016 to 2017, 30% of advisers lowered fees wh -More- ……
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5/18/2018
The vast majority of investors have lived through the dot-com collapse of the early 2000s and the financial crisis of the lat -More- ……
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5/18/2018
Age-related terms as “Gen X,” “millennial” and “baby boomer” may be contributing to ageism and could make it harder for indiv -More- ……
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5/18/2018
Many advisers mistakenly believe technology is a generational preference, writes millennial adviser Aaron Schaben, executive -More- ……
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5/18/2018
Awareness of the purpose of 529 education savings plans among people surveyed by Edward Jones has decreased 3 percentage poin -More- ……
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5/18/2018
Building a firm based on wishful thinking or a fuzzy idea of what the firm should look like “isn’t the best recipe for succes -More- ……
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5/15/2018
The sudden loss of 75% of a person’s retirement savings increases his or her chances of dying within 20 years by 50%, but the -More- ……
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5/15/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce said the enforcement division should focus on big cases, rather than -More- ……
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5/15/2018
The Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of a man convicted of spoofing, which the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act banned in the -More- ……
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5/15/2018
Although 74-year-old Jack Hillis of Hillis Financial Services does not plan to retire soon, he has developed a flexible succe -More- ……
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5/15/2018
5/15/2018
People considering buying an annuity should consider the tax consequences, experts say. -More- ……
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5/15/2018
Ninety-five percent of people research a potential adviser online during their decision-making process, write Stephen Boswell -More- ……
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5/15/2018
An updated rule from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on customer confirmations went into effect Monday. -More- ……
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5/15/2018
More financial advisers are setting up virtual practices because doing so enables them to travel, live outside major cities, -More- ……
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5/15/2018
Quality, efficiency and consistency are the three keys to successful content marketing, writes Kali Hawlk of Creative Advisor -More- ……
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5/11/2018
With the possibility that Republicans will lose control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections, they may pick up the -More- ……
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5/11/2018
With the shift to asset-based fee structures, advisers have become increasingly focused on relationship management, which is -More- ……
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5/11/2018
The financial industry needs more female managers and executives, and a revamp of recruitment is the way to make that happen, -More- ……
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5/11/2018
A new study uses a psychological framework to determine the connection between perceptions of financial future and the choice -More- ……
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5/11/2018
Creating an action plan with detailed steps will help financial planners take knowledge they’ve gained and apply it in their -More- ……
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5/11/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission member Michael Piwowar’s announced resignation may impede the progress of the SEC’s propos -More- ……
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5/11/2018
5/11/2018
US regulators are struggling with how to address increasing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to plan finan -More- ……
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5/11/2018
Annuities can benefit retirement planning, but they present some challenges for financial professionals, writes Paula Nelson -More- ……
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5/11/2018
The fintech sector is benefiting in tangible ways from strides toward gender equality. -More- ……
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5/11/2018
Members have the opportunity to purchase vision and dental insurance through FPA’s partner, Ryan Insurance….
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5/11/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rules for investment advice are officially open for public comment until Au -More- ……
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5/08/2018
Advisers should expect questions from clients about the new tax law, which has eliminated the ability to deduct investment ad -More- ……
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5/08/2018
The Labor Department said it won’t enforce prohibited transactions under the fiduciary rule, which the US Court of Appeals fo -More- ……
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5/08/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission member Michael Piwowar, who kick-started President Donald Trump’s financial deregulatory a -More- ……
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5/08/2018
5/08/2018
The Federal Reserve is considering whether to change its regulatory approach to include “more specialized responses” to use o -More- ……
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5/08/2018
Discipline is what helps people save for retirement, but discipline looks different for each person, writes Dan Martin of the -More- ……
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5/08/2018
A team-based model can help advisers pool resources to meet the needs of clients, writes Kelli Cruz, founder of San Francisco -More- ……
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5/08/2018
In honor of the late Dick Wagner, FPA and the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning have jointly established the Richard B….
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5/08/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has issued revised guidelines that instruct adjudicators hearing disciplinary cas -More- ……
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5/08/2018
Most advisers say they haven’t created a succession plan for their practice because they haven’t found “the right person,” wr -More- ……
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5/08/2018
Women planning for retirement should consider the possibility that they won’t be able to work indefinitely past age 65, write -More- ……
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5/04/2018
The Federal Reserve has left the federal funds rate at 1.5% to 1.75% and says core and overall inflation are close to a 2% ta -More- ……
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5/04/2018
Wealthy business owners look to financial advisers who can provide various services to increase their wealth, but finding the -More- ……
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5/04/2018
A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has rejected motions by AARP and three state attorneys gen -More- ……
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5/04/2018
FPA is seeking nominations for the Heart of Financial Planning Award….
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5/04/2018
It’s been two weeks since the Securities and Exchange Commission released a proposal for the financial advice industry, and s -More- ……
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5/04/2018
The Succession Challenge 2018: Why Financial Advisers are Failing to Plan for the Inevitable, new research from FPA and Janus……
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5/04/2018
Investing and losing weight have a lot in common — both are easy to do in theory but require a lot of work and constant moni -More- ……
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5/04/2018
A goal of financial advisers is to get their clients to adhere to agreed-upon investment recommendations, but advisers can ac -More- ……
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5/04/2018
The trust gap between affluent clients and advisers can be narrowed by using technology to further develop accountability, co -More- ……
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5/04/2018
5/04/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has created a database that investors can search to determine whether brokers or advis -More- ……
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5/01/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton told a House subcommittee that he wants to end “confusion in the mark -More- ……
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5/01/2018
Only about one-quarter of financial advisers have a formal succession plan, even though advisers as a whole regularly remind -More- ……
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5/01/2018
Many advisers waste time and money on digital marketing efforts that do not lead to results, writes James Barnash of SmartAss -More- ……
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5/01/2018
William Shakespeare, poet, playwright and actor……
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5/01/2018
Advisers who produce more than $1 million annually are the least satisfied in their jobs, finds a survey by J.D. Power. -More- ……
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5/01/2018
Our primary objective is to elevate the profession that transforms lives through the power of financial planning, and to help……
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5/01/2018
Assets in 401(k) plans are increasingly at risk of being a target for hackers, but many companies and plan participants are u -More- ……
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5/01/2018
Better communication and a hands-on approach from advisers are more important to millennials than technology, a J.D. -More- ……
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5/01/2018
All 28 robo adviser taxable portfolios tracked by The Robo Report lost money in the first quarter, with losses ranging from 0 -More- ……
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4/27/2018
The Labor Department’s fiduciary rule delivered “tangible good” for investors by improving broker-dealer advice before an app -More- ……
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4/27/2018
Despite stock market volatility, the AICPA’s Personal Financial Satisfaction Index reached a record high in the first quarter -More- ……
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4/27/2018
A Securities and Exchange Commission proposal for financial advisers would impose continuing education requirements. -More- ……
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4/27/2018
Owners of small advisory firms don’t always have the resources or time to hire a CEO who can lead their vision, but striking -More- ……
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4/27/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposals to introduce a best interest standard for brokers would likely have a sign -More- ……
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4/27/2018
Four trends are reshaping the wealth-management industry and will affect how brokers are recruited, according to Diamond Cons -More- ……
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4/27/2018
The Succession Challenge 2018: Why Financial Advisers are Failing to Plan for the Inevitable, by FPA and Janus Henderson Inve……
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4/27/2018
The attorneys general of California, Oregon and New York, along with AARP, are seeking permission from the US Court of Appeal -More- ……
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4/27/2018
Team communication is as valuable as communication between an adviser and client, write Sarah Dale and Krista Sheets of Perfo -More- ……
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4/27/2018
The Labor Department has warned fiduciaries that they shouldn’t rely “too readily” on environmental, social and governance co -More- ……
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4/27/2018
4/24/2018
More than 1 million Americans could face cuts to their pension benefits of about 90% if Congress does not act to shore up the -More- ……
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4/24/2018
Financial technology can enhance efficiency and can deter money laundering and terrorist activity, particularly in the vulner -More- ……
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4/24/2018
An Accenture report shows 90% of financial-services executives expect compliance costs to rise, with roughly half anticipatin -More- ……
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4/24/2018
Experts say it is unlikely the Labor Department will appeal the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that vacates the agenc -More- ……
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4/24/2018
4/24/2018
Several experts offer their take on how to find skilled administrative staff in a low-unemployment world. -More- ……
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4/24/2018
Option contract volume has increased among wealth managers, according to the Options Clearing Corp. -More- ……
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4/24/2018
FPA Coaches Corner experts Susan Kornegay, CFP , CKA and Adam Kornegay, RCC™ of Pathfinder Strategic Solutions help fi……
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4/24/2018
A will by itself is not enough to cover important financial and end-of-life plans for a client, writes Ana Trujillo Limon. -More- ……
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4/20/2018
A survey from Merrill Lynch and Age Wave finds that 70% of women believe the financial-services industry caters to men, with -More- ……
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4/20/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted 4-1 to propose a standard of conduct for brokers that is less strict than th -More- ……
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4/20/2018
In this month’s Journal in the Round, Richard Ploss, J.D., CFP and Michael A….
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4/20/2018
The number of lawsuits being brought against advisers of small retirement plans is rising, litigation experts say. -More- ……
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4/20/2018
Section 529 plans now allow the use of up to $10,000 annually per student toward elementary or secondary school costs under t -More- ……
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4/20/2018
Inbound and outbound marketing strategies play a role in advancing a firm’s presence and recruiting new clients, but knowing -More- ……
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4/20/2018
Wage inflation and higher interest rates are not likely to pose a problem for the stock market or the overall economy this ye -More- ……
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4/20/2018
The Massachusetts Securities Division is fighting Scottrade’s effort to shift the division’s case accusing the broker-dealer -More- ……
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4/20/2018
Financial advisers should watch for signs that a client might be considering leaving for a new adviser, writes Brian O’Connel -More- ……
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4/20/2018
4/17/2018
The risk tolerance element of the latest Retirement Advisor Confidence Index has registered one of the lowest readings since -More- ……
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4/17/2018
Advisers can use technology to build trust instead of skepticism, Ron Carson writes. -More- ……
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4/17/2018
Learn how to evolve your career and your financial planning practice to reflect your values….
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4/17/2018
Fifty-seven percent of millennials said they’re likely to look at a potential financial adviser’s social media channels, comp -More- ……
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4/17/2018
FPA offers a catalog of cutting-edge webinars to help you become the best you, transforming your practice and the lives of yo……
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4/17/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a risk alert about regulatory violations involving financial professionals -More- ……
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4/17/2018
The future of financial advisory fees will include new fee structures, a report from Simon-Kucher & Partners says. -More- ……
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4/17/2018
Advisers should look for opportunities to incorporate technology such as iPads into their client relationships so they can st -More- ……
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4/17/2018
Artificial intelligence is on its way to helping advisers achieve more by taking care of administrative, compliance and marke -More- ……
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4/13/2018
Cerulli Associates is asking for your feedback on emerging trends impacting the financial planning profession, including port……
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4/13/2018
The trend of wirehouse advisers leaving firms and going independent is growing, and the option is especially valuable for you -More- ……
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4/13/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has placed several proposals related to the fiduciary duty of financial professionals -More- ……
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4/13/2018
The Federal Reserve, focused on stimulating the US economy since the financial crisis, has switched to discussing how to cool -More- ……
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4/13/2018
The focus of compensation discussions should be less on salaries and more on setting goals and metrics for accomplishing thos -More- ……
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4/13/2018
Daniel Berick of Squire Patton Boggs identifies six challenges to the transfer of wealth to successive generations. -More- ……
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4/13/2018
Adults who live together before, or in lieu of, getting married are less likely to be prepared for retirement later in life, -More- ……
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4/13/2018
Advisers shouldn’t be afraid that talking to clients about costs will push them to select a lower-cost adviser, writes Barry -More- ……
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4/13/2018
Over the past five years, 56% of advisers have thought about changing firms, and 23% have followed through, a survey finds. -More- ……
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4/10/2018
Financial-services firms have been complacent when it comes to making even basic cybersecurity upgrades, finds a report from -More- ……
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4/10/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has updated its anti-money-laundering template for advisory firms, and it include -More- ……
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4/10/2018
Some advisory firms are focused on serving high-net-worth clients, but overlooking the next generation of individuals could b -More- ……
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4/10/2018
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he expects the central bank to press ahead with interest-rate increases as it wor -More- ……
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4/10/2018
Financial planners can do six things today to boost their business, both internally and externally. -More- ……
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4/10/2018
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Technology can be an important tool for analyzing data and providing insights that will help with decision making, but it lac -More- ……
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4/10/2018
Creating a dialogue between adult children and their parents about estate planning can help ease the emotional and financial -More- ……
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4/06/2018
Property law now recognizes digital assets as real and tangible assets, creating an obligation for financial planners to incl -More- ……
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4/06/2018
Advisers should consider several factors in recommending another adviser to a friend, and the process of doing so could help -More- ……
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4/06/2018
FPA has partnered with TrueProfile and Berkeley Executive Education at the University of California to launch a multi-year fo……
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4/06/2018
Several states are moving toward holding financial professionals to fiduciary standards, although the process has been slower -More- ……
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4/06/2018
Net price calculators can help families and advisers calculate the real cost of sending a child to a particular college, Lynn -More- ……
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4/06/2018
High debt many Americans are carrying might put them at risk as the Federal Reserve increases interest rates. -More- ……
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4/06/2018
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Financial planners must use the right tools to improve their practices, writes Daniel Finley of Advisor Solutions. -More- ……
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4/06/2018
The decision by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to kill the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule does not apply to s -More- ……
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4/06/2018
Amid multiple actions against financial advisers based on Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities an -More- ……
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4/03/2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has increased flexibility for those with 529 plans, allowing them to use the plans to pay for priva -More- ……
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4/03/2018
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4/03/2018
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4/03/2018
The growing US economy and its consequential inflation is likely to prompt the Federal Reserve to continue increasing interes -More- ……
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4/03/2018
Experts say a cyberattack happens every 39 seconds, and protecting clients’ security, or acting quickly if a hack has happene -More- ……
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4/03/2018
Content marketing should be used in conjunction with other methods of gaining prospective clients, writes Fred Barstein. -More- ……
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4/03/2018
Reverse mortgages for senior citizens was a key topic among advisers and academics at a meeting held by The American College -More- ……
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4/03/2018
New York has joined other state governments in creating a voluntary retirement-savings program for workers whose employers do -More- ……
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3/30/2018
Adviser coach Stephanie Bogan asserts that the factors preventing people from maximizing their potential are frequently a mat -More- ……
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3/30/2018
Michael Kitces of Pinnacle Advisory Group explains why he believes we are “entering a golden age for solo advisers” despite i -More- ……
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3/30/2018
Financial experts offer financial planners a four-step approach to implementing the Klontz Money Script Inventory-Revised. -More- ……
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3/30/2018
In an increasingly competitive industry where regulations and technology are constantly changing, advisers must find ways to -More- ……
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3/30/2018
3/30/2018
Some critical challenges and issues financial planners face are being able to communicate their value, manage a highly effici……
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3/30/2018
A whistleblower complaint filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission asserts regulators have failed to prevent sensiti -More- ……
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3/30/2018
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said three interest-rate increases are likely this year, includ -More- ……
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3/30/2018
FPA Residency is an intense, six-day program designed for those who qualify to sit for the CFP exam or have passed it within……
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3/30/2018
Firm owners who work on their listening skills can improve employee motivation and grow their business, writes adviser coach -More- ……
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3/30/2018
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards’ new Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct require Certified Financial P -More- ……
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3/30/2018
Exchange-traded funds experienced net outflow in February, the first time that has happened since 2016, according to Cerulli -More- ……
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3/27/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission is likely to address a uniform fiduciary standard in light of a federal appeals court -More- ……
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3/27/2018
As social values and attitudes shift, estate planners may find that inheritors don’t want the heirlooms their elders want to -More- ……
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3/27/2018
Purchase technology that is compatible with existing technology, protects client information and makes for an enjoyable digit -More- ……
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3/27/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission examiners are discovering that many tech startups that have entered the robo-adviser busin -More- ……
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3/27/2018
Financial advisers need to be proactive with their clients when it comes to tax planning, experts say, especially with the ne -More- ……
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3/27/2018
Advisers’ skeptical attitudes toward 529 college-savings plans have an effect on their use, with some advisers viewing them a -More- ……
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3/27/2018
Washington has launched an online retirement marketplace — the first in the US — that allows businesses and individuals to -More- ……
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3/27/2018
FPA is pleased to highlight its extraordinary efforts to elevate its members’ success while advancing the practice and profes……
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3/27/2018
Financial institutions are pressing Republican leaders in the US House to bring a Senate-passed bill, exempting many small ba -More- ……
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3/23/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is evaluating broker-dealer exams, said CEO Robert Cook. -More- ……
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3/23/2018
Innovation and a sense of purpose are top priorities for the next generation of investment advisers as they prepare for their -More- ……
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3/23/2018
Over the past three decades, women have been critical to US advancement and to the growth and success of the financial-servic -More- ……
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3/23/2018
Training younger employees has become increasingly difficult because roles and functions within firms are more specific, vari -More- ……
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3/23/2018
3/23/2018
Benefits advisers should give serious thought to how to ascend the client relationship pyramid and move from vendor to truste -More- ……
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3/23/2018
Employees who are automatically enrolled in workplace retirement plans tend to save more, research from Cerulli Associates fo -More- ……
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3/23/2018
In today’s ultra-competitive digital world, appearing at the top of Google searches is paramount for anyone wanting to attrac……
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3/23/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission is pressing ahead with its own draft of a fiduciary rule, Chairman Jay Clayton told an -More- ……
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3/23/2018
In its first meeting under Chairman Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate to a range between 1.5% a -More- ……
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3/20/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission will answer questions regarding when an adviser is deemed to have custody of a client’ -More- ……
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3/20/2018
After the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit vacated the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule, the department said it will -More- ……
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3/20/2018
Larry Kudlow, nominated to lead President Donald Trump’s National Economic Council, has criticized Federal Reserve Board poli -More- ……
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3/20/2018
Search engine optimization, known as SEO, helps position online content higher up in search results so it’s more likely to be -More- ……
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3/20/2018
How does your practice charge clients for services? How do clients and prospects perceive your fee structure?…
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3/20/2018
FPA Knowledge Circles are gathering places for like-minded members who want to engage in dialogue about best practices and in……
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3/20/2018
The 2017 tax law wasn’t intended to eliminate carried interest and is rendered meaningless by loopholes, said Steven Rosentha -More- ……
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3/20/2018
Advisers offer their thoughts on what would encourage registered investment advisers to make greater use of fee-based annuiti -More- ……
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3/20/2018
Suggestions that low-cost investment tools, including robo-advisers and model marketplaces, have made asset management a comm -More- ……
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3/20/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority have issued their 2018 exam priorities -More- ……
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3/20/2018
Advisers should think about the overall experience they want clients to have and build a plan to achieve that. -More- ……
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3/16/2018
Robo-advisers and social media should not be seen as threats to the advisory business — rather, they should be embraced by a -More- ……
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3/16/2018
The consumer price index rose 0.2% in February compared with January, lessening fears of accelerated inflation spurred by a 0 -More- ……
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3/16/2018
The majority of registered investment advisers who have left wirehouses in the past few years to establish independent practi -More- ……
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3/16/2018
A bipartisan group of 11 state treasurers has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to adopt a fiduciary standard at l -More- ……
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3/16/2018
In this month’s Journal in the Round, Envestnet’s Molly Pandya, MoneyGuidePro’s Kevin Hughes and Yourefolio’s Scott Huff will……
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3/16/2018
John Landis, film director, screenwriter and actor……
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3/16/2018
Polite inquiries are more effective than telling clients what they should do, writes adviser coach Angie Herbers. -More- ……
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3/16/2018
Many obstacles have fallen for women in the financial-technology field, but they remain underrepresented within the industry. -More- ……
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3/16/2018
Join the best and brightest minds of the next generation of financial planners at the 2018 FPA NexGen Gathering being held at……
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3/16/2018
The Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018, which aims to increase Americans’ retirement-savings options, includes pr -More- ……
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3/13/2018
Massachusetts regulators, citing the spirit of the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule, are investigating whether Wells Fargo i -More- ……
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3/13/2018
Parents who are financially supporting their adult children would be served by asking themselves two questions: Does the mone -More- ……
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3/13/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has increased adviser examination rates over the past two years and is on course to ex -More- ……
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3/13/2018
Financial planners must focus on the “science of service” to act in clients’ best interest, writes Daniel Finley, president a -More- ……
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3/13/2018
3/13/2018
Applications are due March 23 for an FPA Diversity Scholarship to attend FPA Retreat 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz….
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3/13/2018
Learn the real marketing issues that financial planners are facing and how to solve them from FPA Director of Marketing Dan M……
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3/13/2018
Spirituality, whether it be faith-based or faith-neutral, plays an important role in financial planning, and planners should -More- ……
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3/13/2018
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., are co-sponsoring the Retirement -More- ……
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3/13/2018
Facebook lead generation, a relatively new offering, claims to bring in leads via well-defined targeting. -More- ……
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3/09/2018
In an increasingly digital world, we must make plans not only for tangible assets, but also for digital assets such as emails -More- ……
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3/09/2018
Join William Meyer, CEO at Income Solver, and William Reichenstein, Head of Research and Endowed Professor at Baylor Universi……
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3/09/2018
Though the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule has been delayed until July 2019, the rule for “reasonable compensation limits” -More- ……
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3/09/2018
Advisers who already are acting as fiduciaries should let their clients know, says Josh Robbins of America’s Best 401k. -More- ……
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3/09/2018
Advisers are looking at ways the new tax law may affect families’ college-savings plans. -More- ……
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3/09/2018
Take advantage of a variety of resources FPA provides to help new financial planning practitioners develop their planning ski……
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3/09/2018
3/09/2018
Cybersecurity is a leading concern in financial services, a Securities and Exchange Commission official noted in a discussion -More- ……
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3/09/2018
The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is leading some companies to expand their benefits offerings, with a Willis Towers W -More- ……
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3/06/2018
Join the top thinkers, thought leaders and change makers in financial planning at FPA Retreat, a genuinely unique event exper……
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3/06/2018
Labor Department auditors are increasing the pressure on retirement plan sponsors to find vested participants whose whereabou -More- ……
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3/06/2018
Three Democratic senators, including Sen. -More- ……
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3/06/2018
Women control 51% of the personal wealth and make up 51% of the workforce in the US but are still an underrepresented and und -More- ……
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3/06/2018
Equifax has discovered that the hackers behind last year’s breach gained access to data on 148 million people, which is 2.4 m -More- ……
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3/06/2018
Many advisers have the financial skills and training to guide clients who have just lost a loved one, but far fewer know how -More- ……
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3/06/2018
Advisers would be the financial professionals getting the most business from Americans trying to figure out how the revised t -More- ……
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3/06/2018
Understanding the ways information technology components work together in the financial planning profession is critical to a -More- ……
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3/06/2018
3/06/2018
Learn how to grow your personal brand as a woman from an innovator in the financial planning profession, Mary Beth Storjohann……
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3/02/2018
Millennials would seem to be the natural audience for robotic-driven investment advice, but a new report from T. -More- ……
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3/02/2018
As many independent financial advisers are reaching an age where defining a succession plan for their business is a priority, -More- ……
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3/02/2018
Divorce can have a significant impact on the amount of financial aid a child can receive for college. -More- ……
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3/02/2018
While stock market corrections occur regularly, the latest one seems to have caused undue concern as it follows an unusually -More- ……
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3/02/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has proposed relieving broker-dealers of their responsibility to supervise regist -More- ……
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3/02/2018
The Consumer Federation of America said some financial firms are violating impartial-conduct standards of the Labor Departmen -More- ……
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3/02/2018
Some progress has already been made to improve diversity in financial planning, but more must be done, writes FPA President F -More- ……
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3/02/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued subpoenas and information requests to determine whether technology companie -More- ……
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2/27/2018
Learn out-of-the box ideas and hear encouraging advice to grow your business from Sten Morgan, CFP founder of Strategic Fina……
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2/27/2018
Modern leaders see practice management as a key component of keeping their advisory firms running smoothly. -More- ……
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2/27/2018
A report from the Urban Institute says changes to health insurance rules, including the removal of limits on less-comprehensi -More- ……
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2/27/2018
Technological changes such as social media and artificial intelligence are less of a disruption than a new way for advisers t -More- ……
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2/27/2018
Advisory firms must answer four key questions in order to protect against cyberattacks: Where are assets, what is prime for a -More- ……
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2/27/2018
2/27/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s exam team is focusing on bad brokers in support of the Enforcement Division’s crackd -More- ……
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2/27/2018
FPA members have access to world-class planning technology products and services at preferred member rates….
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2/27/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton said he is prioritizing adoption of a fiduciary rule that will “bring -More- ……
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2/27/2018
Technology is improving accounting and advisory tasks in many ways, but it can’t supplant the need for asking clients the ri -More- ……
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2/23/2018
2/23/2018
Video can be an effective way to promote your financial practice and reach clients online. -More- ……
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2/23/2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made several changes that could affect retirement planning. -More- ……
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2/23/2018
Advisers identify their favorite mobile apps that allow them to manage their business away from the office. -More- ……
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2/23/2018
Maryland is the latest state to consider legislation imposing a fiduciary rule that requires brokers to put clients’ interest -More- ……
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2/23/2018
US lawmakers from both parties are discussing a need to bolster oversight of cryptocurrencies, high-ranking congressional mem -More- ……
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2/23/2018
SmartBrief’s website is expected to be down temporarily for scheduled maintenance between approximately 9 p.m….
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2/23/2018
An increase in inflation and broad acceleration of the US economy justify further, gradual increases in interest rates, accor -More- ……
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2/23/2018
Clients of US financial advisers are very satisfied with the service they get, according to an American Customer Satisfaction -More- ……
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2/23/2018
More companies are offering employees financial incentives, including cash and student loan payment matching, to reduce stres -More- ……
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2/16/2018
In a survey of advisers conducted by Jefferson National, 83% said their clients were anxious about the recent return of volat -More- ……
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2/16/2018
A little discomfort can be a good thing, because you may not reach peak performance if you stay in your comfort zone, writes -More- ……
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2/16/2018
The consumer price index rose 0.5% last month, driven by higher costs of gasoline, rent, medical care, food and apparel. -More- ……
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2/16/2018
Join the top thinkers, thought leaders and change makers in financial planning at FPA Retreat, a genuinely unique event exper……
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2/16/2018
Investments based on environmental, social and governance factors are shaking off their former “tree-huggers and do-gooders” -More- ……
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2/16/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission has said it won’t recommend fines for financial professionals who self-report the impr -More- ……
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2/16/2018
Health care challenges are a concern for many clients, so advisers who can provide guidance in this area may be able to diffe -More- ……
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2/16/2018
In this paper, Greg Geisler and David Hulse review and extend an analysis of tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. -More- ……
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2/16/2018
Fannie Mae has reported a $6.5 billion quarterly loss resulting from a one-time accounting charge stemming from the lower cor -More- ……
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2/16/2018
Join the best and brightest minds of the next generation of financial planners at the 2018 FPA NexGen Gathering, being held a……
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2/16/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission wants a fiscal 2019 budget of $1.66 billion, up 3.5% from the amount in fiscal 2018. -More- ……
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2/13/2018
2/13/2018
Several states are moving independently to enact their own investor protection laws, with the Department of Labor’s fiduciary -More- ……
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2/13/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has released a paper focused on arbitration awards after it was revealed that a q -More- ……
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2/13/2018
As advisers start their round of yearly meetings with clients, planner Kevin McKinley lists seven non-investment subjects to -More- ……
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2/13/2018
People putting money into both a 401(k) plan and a health savings account tend to save a higher percentage of their income th -More- ……
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2/13/2018
Inflows to taxable bonds reached $46.9 billion in January, eclipsing the amount that entered stock funds and exchange-traded -More- ……
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2/13/2018
Exchange-traded funds are less popular with baby boomers than with millennials and people 71 and older, the BlackRock ETF Pul -More- ……
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2/13/2018
If you’ve just launched a practice and don’t have a full client load yet, use the extra time to market your firm, writes Kali -More- ……
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2/13/2018
Technological innovations such as advanced accounting tools and portfolio models that can incorporate legacy holdings are hel -More- ……
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2/13/2018
Fixed-income investments still offer attractive opportunities, but it’s important to be discerning, experts say. -More- ……
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2/13/2018
Berkeley, Calif., is considering launching an initial coin offering in which investors could buy either digital tokens or mun -More- ……
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2/09/2018
Rather than showing prospects a laundry list of the services you can provide, focus on the attributes that set your practice -More- ……
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2/09/2018
Satisfy your CE requirements with dynamic and engaging content that will help you be a better financial planner….
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2/09/2018
Planners are naturally focused on the needs of clients, but they can’t afford to overlook crucial business-management tasks s -More- ……
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2/09/2018
Financial literacy is critical for consumers as policymakers push for deregulation. -More- ……
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2/09/2018
A survey of 1,000 Americans showed 71% are satisfied with their employer-provided health plans, 56% considered coverage a key -More- ……
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2/09/2018
The recent market turmoil might not have answered the question of whether active or passive funds are better, but experts say -More- ……
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2/09/2018
Uncertainty is a critical challenge for the planning industry in 2018, said David Blanchett, Morningstar’s head of retirement -More- ……
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2/09/2018
The recent financial market volatility caused several robo-adviser websites to crash as anxious investors logged onto them in -More- ……
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Congress may need to give the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission direct authorit -More- ……
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2/09/2018
Rules adopted by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to prevent financial exploitation of elderly investors and vulne -More- ……
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2/06/2018
Spending tends to decline in retirement, more than offsetting the effect of inflation, according to an analysis by financial -More- ……
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2/06/2018
An Investment Company Institute survey found that 77% of Americans think a defined-contribution retirement plan such as a 401 -More- ……
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2/06/2018
The best leaders use an inclusive style that helps employees understand the task at hand and allows them to assume a degree o -More- ……
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2/06/2018
FPA Strategic Partner TD Ameritrade Institutional wants to hear from you!…
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2/06/2018
At least nine states plus the District of Columbia are reportedly considering measures that would require their residents to -More- ……
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2/06/2018
The Financial Planning Coalition is calling for strong fiduciary rules from both the Securities and Exchange Commission and t -More- ……
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2/06/2018
Jim DeCarlo of Strategic Wealth Management recounts how his firm underwent a complete technology overhaul and the many lesson -More- ……
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2/06/2018
Join the next generation of financial planners virtually in FPA’s new, ungated, online community FPA Activate….
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2/06/2018
Modern consumers have gained influence over pricing in various industries, and financial planning is no different, writes Gai -More- ……
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2/06/2018
The corporate tax rate cut from 35% to 21% is likely to prompt employers with defined-benefit pension plans to heighten volun -More- ……
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2/06/2018
Aite Group researchers compiled a list of the 10 trends they expect to have the biggest impact on the advisory industry in th -More- ……
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2/02/2018
A survey from Global Atlantic Financial Group found that about three-fourths of investors age 40 or older worry about a possi -More- ……
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2/02/2018
Doug Fritz of F2 Strategy says financial advisers likely are already using artificial intelligence in at least one form: natu -More- ……
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2/02/2018
Placing clients’ money in retirement products with the lowest possible fees won’t necessarily boost savings later in life, re -More- ……
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2/02/2018
Advisers can help clients prepare for cognitive decline by helping them draft a disaster plan and identify potential lifestyl -More- ……
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2/02/2018
Fielding questions from your clients about the new tax bill and what it means to them? FPA can help you become the expert….
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2/02/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton has turned his regulatory attention on domestic and offshore bitcoin -More- ……
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2/02/2018
The House has approved legislation that includes the Senior Safe Act, which encourages financial firms to train employees to -More- ……
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2/02/2018
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that the fact that the Consumer Financial Protection B -More- ……
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2/02/2018
Gaining a deeper understanding of your clients can help your advisory practice serve their needs and attract more business, A -More- ……
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2/02/2018
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its final meeting under Chair Janet Yellen, but it released a statement -More- ……
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1/30/2018
Planners can help clients prepare for downturns by using software to evaluate risk and its impact on investment portfolios, s -More- ……
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1/30/2018
FPA Political Action Committee (PAC) is the only PAC that promotes the advancement of the financial planning profession and n……
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1/30/2018
US exchange-traded funds are positioned for continued inflows in 2018 and could reach $4.5 trillion in a “fee migration,” wri -More- ……
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1/30/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion has issued a report aimed at helping SEC-regu -More- ……
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1/30/2018
The new tax law should fundamentally change the way advisers assess Roth individual retirement accounts, particularly as Roth -More- ……
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1/30/2018
Technology is handling certain services previously offered by advisers, but opportunities remain for planners to excel by foc -More- ……
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1/30/2018
The governors of Connecticut, New Jersey and New York are planning a lawsuit against the federal government, saying the new t -More- ……
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1/30/2018
The recently passed federal tax law could open new opportunities for educational planning, as 529 plans can now be used to co -More- ……
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1/30/2018
Business organizations, charities and other groups are looking for public speakers, and appearing at these events can help yo -More- ……
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1/30/2018
Janet Yellen will attend her last meeting as head of the Federal Reserve this week, as Jerome Powell prepares to take over. -More- ……
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1/26/2018
Making investments in environmentally responsible companies makes economic sense, says Lauren Smart of S&P Dow Jones Indices. -More- ……
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1/26/2018
Lawmakers in some Democratic-leaning states are looking to adjust their income tax codes in response to the new federal tax l -More- ……
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1/26/2018
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton is warning that regulators scrutinize firms capitalizing on blockchai -More- ……
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1/26/2018
Whether you’re a long-time FPA Retreat attendee or considering being a part of Retreat for the first time in 2018, this year’……
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1/26/2018
1/26/2018
The task of filling out Form ADV is getting more complex for advisers because of new filing requirements that took effect in -More- ……
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1/26/2018
A report from the Investment Company Institute says 401(k)-plan assets grew from $3 trillion in 2007 to $5.3 trillion as of S -More- ……
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1/26/2018
Roughly half of American households are financially unprepared for retirement, according to the latest National Retirement Ri -More- ……
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1/26/2018
Thematic exchange-traded funds have the potential to satisfy growth and diversification goals for investors, according to spe -More- ……
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1/26/2018
Gaining a true understanding of your clients requires that you learn about their goals and preferences in addition to the con -More- ……
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1/26/2018
The Senate has voted 84-13 to confirm Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. -More- ……
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1/23/2018
The new tax law will affect life insurance planning directly through changes to reporting requirements and tax-basis calculat -More- ……
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1/23/2018
Many clients will face financial and emotional burdens as they strive to care for their aging parents. -More- ……
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1/23/2018
Many millennial clients are in a position to inherit wealth, and they are more likely than members of previous generations to -More- ……
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1/23/2018
To support financial planners in growing their business and better serving the needs of their clients, FPA and SEI have joine……
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1/23/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority expects operating revenue to fall to $822 million this year from $828.7 million i -More- ……
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1/23/2018
Speaking up about potential issues and helping heirs prepare to receive wealth can enable advisers to retain their most valua -More- ……
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1/23/2018
1/23/2018
Investor-protection issues must be addressed before exchange-traded funds linked to bitcoin are allowed, according to the Sec -More- ……
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1/23/2018
Thirteen states have adopted the North American Securities Administrators Association’s model legislation requiring professio -More- ……
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1/23/2018
The structural factors that drove mergers and acquisitions among advisory firms in 2017 are still in place, but it remains to -More- ……
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1/23/2018
Millennials might have some overly rosy expectations for their retirement savings, a survey by Aperion Care indicates. -More- ……
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1/19/2018
Financial planners sometimes make excuses for lackluster marketing efforts, but the truth is that many need to do a better jo -More- ……
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1/19/2018
Advisers typically recommend alternative investments only to clients who qualify as accredited investors, but Clive Slovin of -More- ……
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1/19/2018
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to review practices and policies in enforcement, supervision, rulemaking, mark -More- ……
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1/19/2018
The slate of 2018 All-Member Virtual Media Trainings has been set, so register today to take part….
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1/19/2018
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey finds 37% of consumers have personal finances that are in better shape than they we -More- ……
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1/19/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has provided details about its new Securities Industry Essentials Exam, which wil -More- ……
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1/19/2018
Factors such as the advent of robo-advice and the aging of the traditional baby boomer client base require advisers to take c -More- ……
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1/19/2018
Early bird pricing for FPA Retreat 2018 (April 23-26) ends on January 29, 2018….
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1/19/2018
The Supreme Court’s decision to review the appointment process for the administrative law judges used by the Securities and E -More- ……
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1/19/2018
1/19/2018
The Senate banking committee has for a second time confirmed the nomination of Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reser -More- ……
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1/19/2018
Women tend to outlive men and are more likely to require long-term care, but planners sometimes overlook the wealth transfer -More- ……
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1/16/2018
Pat Mertz Esswein and Eileen Ambrose write that the average entrance fee for continuing-care retirement communities now avera -More- ……
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1/16/2018
Women are heavily outnumbered by men in the financial-advice sector, and a recent report says firms can help correct this imb -More- ……
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1/16/2018
Be sure to perform due diligence before moving to a new third-party service provider, writes James Ash of The Gemini Cos. -More- ……
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1/16/2018
More people ages 56 to 61 have debt than previous generations, and those with debt have significantly more of it, according t -More- ……
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1/16/2018
A bipartisan bill introduced last week would make it easier for companies to include annuities in employer-sponsored retireme -More- ……
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1/16/2018
Visa is among the companies opting to put more money toward employees’ 401(k) accounts now that the tax-overhaul bill has bee -More- ……
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1/16/2018
Leaders striving to accomplish organizational goals must have a clear idea of their purpose, act as role models and discuss e -More- ……
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1/16/2018
The Supreme Court will consider a case challenging the constitutionality of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s administ -More- ……
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1/16/2018
In this month’s Journal in the Round webinar, panelists John Renner, J.D., CFP , ChFC, LLM, and Robert Mauterstock, CFP , wil……
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1/16/2018
FPA members are encouraged to support the Foundation for Financial Planning’s Pro Bono for Cancer Campaign, aiming to raise $……
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1/16/2018
Don’t be scared to focus on a niche audience with your marketing content rather than trying to appeal to everyone at once, wr -More- ……
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1/16/2018
Broker-dealers should be required to use the terms “broker” or “salesperson” as their titles, The Committee for the Fiduciary -More- ……
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1/12/2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving forward on plans for its own fiduciary rule and could introduce a proposal a -More- ……
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1/12/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has issued a letter to inform advisers of the prime areas of focus in this year’s -More- ……
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1/12/2018
Two university economists published a working paper that looks into issues relating to variable annuities with minimum return -More- ……
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1/12/2018
Seventy-eight percent of registered investment advisers predict growth in their assets under management this year, a TD Ameri -More- ……
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1/12/2018
Elder financial abuse, sometimes perpetrated by victims’ friends or family, can lead to billions of dollars in total losses n -More- ……
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1/12/2018
Frank Paré, who took over as president of FPA at the beginning of the year, is focused on managing change with empathy and ex -More- ……
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1/12/2018
The annual report from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson calls for more funding for the IRS and also touches on other iss -More- ……
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1/12/2018
Richard Salmen, CFP®, CFA, CTFA, EA, a former president of FPA, is now serving as chair of the board of directors for the Cer -More- ……
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1/12/2018
The proportion of working-age households in the US projected to have inadequate income in retirement declined from 52% to 50% -More- ……
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1/12/2018
Attempting to impress potential clients by using industry jargon may backfire by creating confusion, writes Daniel Finley, pr -More- ……
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1/09/2018
Sheltered Harbor, a project backed by US financial firms to recover from cyberattacks on checking and savings accounts, is ex -More- ……
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1/09/2018
Financial adviser Dan Moisand explains why he would counsel clients interested in bitcoin to avoid investing in it. -More- ……
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1/09/2018
Publicly traded companies, auditors and others can find guidance on how the tax bill affects income tax payments by mutual fu -More- ……
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1/09/2018
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is set to review public comments it has received on whether nonattorneys should b -More- ……
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1/09/2018
People’s opinions of financial advisers are generally not very high, writes Allan Boomer of Momentum Advisors. -More- ……
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1/09/2018
After the stock market’s strong 2017, managers of US growth funds are searching for stocks that offer further gains. -More- ……
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1/09/2018
Baby boomers face a number of important questions as they seek to prepare their advisory practices for transition to the next -More- ……
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1/09/2018
The Federal Reserve’s inability to nudge inflation closer to its 2% target has puzzled economists for months, but a widely fo -More- ……
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1/05/2018
An increasing number of companies, including advisory firms, are employing the services of penetration testers, who simulate -More- ……
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1/05/2018
1/05/2018
Just because a prospect has ceased responding to an adviser’s communications doesn’t mean he or she isn’t interested in doing -More- ……
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1/05/2018
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1/05/2018
The stock market enjoyed an outstanding year, and clients may be wondering why their own investment portfolio did not match t -More- ……
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1/05/2018
A Putnam Investments survey finds that 82% of advisers with $100 million or more in assets under management have found client -More- ……
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1/05/2018
The Republican tax law contains disastrous consequences for the US economy, which is ill-equipped for upcoming surprises, say -More- ……
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1/05/2018
Susan Schroeder, head of enforcement at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, says Washington’s apparent preference fo -More- ……
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1/05/2018
If you’re a CFP professional, now is the time to make your thoughts and opinions known on CFP Board’s newly revised proposed……
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1/05/2018
Federal Reserve policymakers agree interest-rate increases will happen this year but are divided on how often, meeting minute -More- ……
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1/05/2018
Wealth-management firms, including RBC Wealth Management, Edward Jones and Raymond James Financial, are looking for ways to e -More- ……
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1/05/2018
Pressure is growing on registered investment advisers to review their fee structures and be more transparent in explaining th -More- ……
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1/05/2018
A survey of financial advisers found that on average, about 23% of clients are considered very important or critical to the s -More- ……
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1/05/2018
House negotiators are fighting to keep a measure to kill the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule in an interim spending bill ne -More- ……
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12/29/2017
Richard Clarida, a professor at Columbia University and managing director at Pacific Investment Management, and former Federa -More- ……
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12/29/2017
Join the top thinkers, thought leaders and change makers in financial planning at FPA Retreat, a genuinely unique event exper……
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12/29/2017
The Senate confirmed the appointment of Preston Rutledge as assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee Benefits Se -More- ……
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12/29/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has proposed a number of changes and technology improvements for 2018. -More- ……
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12/29/2017
Automation is playing an increasingly large role in advisory firms, particularly in back-office and middle-office functions, -More- ……
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12/29/2017
Join FPA’s Facebook community, FPA Activate, and participate in live demonstrations and Q&A sessions around the art and scien……
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12/29/2017
Advisers are being inundated with calls from clients, especially affluent ones, wanting to know how the new tax law will affe -More- ……
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12/29/2017
Many of the comments submitted to the Labor Department that were critical of its upcoming fiduciary rule were probably fraudu -More- ……
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12/29/2017
12/29/2017
Attorneys from Proskauer Rose have compiled a list of things to think about in case your firm is hit with a surprise exam fro -More- ……
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12/29/2017
Advisers need to incorporate technological advances into their business or face being superseded by robo-advice, writes Charl -More- ……
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12/29/2017
The use of direct testimonials from clients in an adviser’s marketing materials is prohibited by law. -More- ……
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12/22/2017
Join the Practicing Ethics — Applying CFP Board Standards (Rebroadcast) on Jan. 10 at 2 p.m….
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12/22/2017
Taking 401(k) loans or hardship withdrawals or suspending contributions has a bigger effect on younger workers, according to -More- ……
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12/22/2017
Many retired Americans are sufficiently well off to significantly increase spending, but advisers find that after a lifetime -More- ……
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12/22/2017
The FPA Member Advocacy Council (MAC) is preparing to collect feedback and input from CFP professional members of FPA in Ja……
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12/22/2017
A panel of cybersecurity experts told a conference it is essential for the finance industry to be as well-prepared as possibl -More- ……
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12/22/2017
The top New Year’s resolution of advisers surveyed by the SEI Advisor Network is to work harder to gain clients through refer -More- ……
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12/22/2017
President Donald Trump has signed the sweeping tax cut bill passed by Congress this week. -More- ……
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12/22/2017
Lawyers and law professors are forecasting a wave of enforcement actions in the financial advisory industry in 2018. -More- ……
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12/22/2017
If you have clients who are philanthropic, having a conversation about their wealth transfer plans that includes their childr -More- ……
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12/22/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s board has approved publication of an overview of its 2018 budget and a statemen -More- ……
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12/19/2017
Regulators should keep close watch on the risks created by digital currencies and financial-technology innovations, the Finan -More- ……
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12/19/2017
States are often ranked for their suitability for retirees; this list, compiled by Bankrate, looks at specific cities. -More- ……
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12/19/2017
Planner Michael Kitces writes that financial advisers often hesitate to ask their clients for referrals and says he has exper -More- ……
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12/19/2017
FPA members can take advantage of cost savings year-round thanks to the many financial services products and coaches who part……
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12/19/2017
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., physician and writer……
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12/19/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority have increased scrutiny of investor fe -More- ……
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12/19/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has invited comments on a proposal to allow member firms to conduct remote inspec -More- ……
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12/19/2017
This holiday season, FPA members are encouraged to support the Foundation for Financial Planning’s Pro Bono for Cancer Campai……
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12/19/2017
Nine states are planning to introduce their own auto-IRA plans in the absence of any national initiative, but the costs at la -More- ……
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12/19/2017
Some of the biggest benefits from the Republicans’ tax bill, expected to be passed by Congress today, would go to corporation -More- ……
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12/19/2017
Eric Roberge is a 38-year-old financial planner who embodies modern business models by aiming squarely at millennials, descri -More- ……
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12/15/2017
Many speakers at the FPA Annual Conference reminded attendees that artificial intelligence and big data are rising forces in -More- ……
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12/15/2017
12/15/2017
The Federal Reserve has voted 7-2 to increase its benchmark interest rate by one-quarter of a percentage point to a range of -More- ……
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12/15/2017
Promissory notes lead to the greatest number of complaints from investors and investigations by regulators, according to a su -More- ……
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12/15/2017
Legislation with bipartisan support seeks to let sponsors of 401(k) plans deliver account statements and other information el -More- ……
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12/15/2017
Two new rules to help advisers protect their elderly clients from financial abuse go into effect Feb. 5. -More- ……
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12/15/2017
Join the next generation of financial planners virtually in FPA’s new, ungated, online community, FPA Activate….
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12/15/2017
Research has shown retirees frequently spend money faster in their first two years of retirement than they did while working, -More- ……
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12/15/2017
Did you know that each issue of the Journal of Financial Planning comes with an opportunity to get CE credit toward your CFP……
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12/15/2017
The fate of the Republican tax bill became uncertain when Sen. -More- ……
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12/15/2017
Former tax attorney Andy Friedman lists seven questions numerous advisers have about tax legislation and provides answers to -More- ……
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12/15/2017
Americans who began retiring in the early 1990s have been able to retain roughly 80% of their savings, a BlackRock Retirement -More- ……
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12/12/2017
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12/12/2017
Proposed tax changes could discourage small employers from offering 401(k) plans, as they would gain a tax advantage by dropp -More- ……
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12/12/2017
Join the top thinkers, thought leaders and change makers in financial planning at FPA Retreat, a genuinely unique event exper……
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12/12/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has proposed several changes to the process of having complaints removed from dis -More- ……
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12/12/2017
A report from the National Institute on Retirement Security found women age 65 and older are 80% more likely than men to be i -More- ……
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12/12/2017
The fact that the world is turning digital is increasing people’s desire for human interaction, writes Matthew Bryan of Guard -More- ……
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12/12/2017
Republican tax legislation could damage New York’s financial industry by prompting bank executives and fund managers to leave -More- ……
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12/12/2017
People whose savings are mostly in 401(k) or individual retirement accounts often overlook the taxes they will ultimately hav -More- ……
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12/12/2017
A Capital Group survey found 60% of retirees said life in retirement is better than they expected, while only 10% said it is -More- ……
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12/12/2017
Daniel Michael has been selected chief of the Enforcement Division’s Complex Financial Instruments Unit at the Securities and -More- ……
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12/12/2017
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to increase interest rates this week, making any forward guidance for 2018 more critic -More- ……
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12/12/2017
The net worth of households and not-for-profit groups climbed to a record $96.9 trillion last quarter, according to the Feder -More- ……
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12/08/2017
The Senate banking committee has approved the Senior$afe Act, which would protect financial professionals from litigation sho -More- ……
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12/08/2017
Taking your career as an adviser to the next level requires breaking out of the day-to-day routine, writes Daniel Finley, pre -More- ……
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12/08/2017
Cybersecurity expert Eric Cole says cybercrime, which has risen significantly in 2017, is likely to proliferate. -More- ……
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12/08/2017
The average balance of 401(k)s at Fidelity Investments reached a record $99,900 in the third quarter, while the average balan -More- ……
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12/08/2017
In an interview with Robert Powell of TheStreet, FPA President Shannon Pike, CFP , talks about the need for consumers to sele -More- ……
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12/08/2017
Have questions about a planning issue? Need guidance from your peers on a critical business challenge? -More- ……
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12/08/2017
In this month’s Journal in the Round, Andrew Clark, co-author of the lead article in the December issue of the Journal of Fin……
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12/08/2017
The Senate banking committee has voted 22-1 to approve Jerome Powell’s nomination as chairman of the Federal Reserve, with Se -More- ……
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12/08/2017
Dozens of House Republicans have signed a letter asking the committee reconciling House and Senate tax bills to drop a first- -More- ……
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12/08/2017
The White House expects a swift resolution to differences between the Senate and House tax bills and wants the legislation to -More- ……
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12/05/2017
A group of officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission addressed a conference on initial coin offerings last week, -More- ……
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12/05/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is to release a report on its exam findings this month, followed by proposals in -More- ……
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12/05/2017
A report from Morningstar encourages the development of a federal savings mandate for people who lack retirement-plan access -More- ……
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12/05/2017
Rather than focusing on account balances, people preparing for retirement should take a hard look at how to make the most of -More- ……
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12/05/2017
Advisory firms may find that while their revenues are increasing, their profits remain static or decrease as they bring in ne -More- ……
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12/05/2017
A 67-year-old retiring now with $1 million saved can expect that savings to yield an inflation-adjusted income of only $40,00 -More- ……
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12/05/2017
Large-scale money laundering might be the reason for bitcoin’s dramatic gain, says Brady Jay Olson, the FBI’s supervisory spe -More- ……
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12/05/2017
The American Retirement Association says the Senate’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which must now be aligned with the House version -More- ……
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12/05/2017
Reporters from around the country are sending out media queries to CFP professional members of FPA each day….
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12/05/2017
A report from the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association repeats the criticism that several board members at the Financ -More- ……
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12/05/2017
The percentage of advisers offering comprehensive planning services has grown from less than 33% to nearly 50% in the past fo -More- ……
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12/01/2017
Carnegie Mellon University professor and former Federal Reserve economist Marvin Goodfriend has been nominated to fill one of -More- ……
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12/01/2017
Catching experts by surprise, US consumer confidence shot up to a 17-year high in November. -More- ……
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12/01/2017
Senate Republicans are seeking additional sources of revenue after the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation concluded th -More- ……
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12/01/2017
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley predicts that the booming US job market will eventually help push u -More- ……
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12/01/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has put broker-dealers on notice that they must comply with Anti-Money Laundering -More- ……
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12/01/2017
The Labor Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration says the “impartial conduct standards” of its fiduciary rule -More- ……
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12/01/2017
12/01/2017
Join Alex Clark, product manager at Longboard Asset Management, and Ray Benton, CFP , host of FPA’s Investment Planning Knowl……
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12/01/2017
It is a misconception that prospecting for affluent clients is more difficult in a bull market, Matt Oechsli writes. -More- ……
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12/01/2017
Being proactive is one of the best ways to help clients who may have been affected by hacks such as the extensive Equifax bre -More- ……
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12/01/2017
Nearly 80% of Americans 65 or older own their homes, according to Census Bureau statistics, but advisers have varying opinion -More- ……
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