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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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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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11/28/2017
Leandra English, who took over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when former Director Richard Cordray resigned, filed -More- ……
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11/28/2017
Women are increasingly reaching the milestone of having at least $1 million saved in their 401(k) accounts, Fidelity has foun -More- ……
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11/28/2017
A working paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research looks at the rising debt among older Americans and its consequenc -More- ……
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11/28/2017
Social media is increasingly important in cultivating and strengthening client relationships, delegates at the recent Social -More- ……
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11/28/2017
TD Ameritrade Institutional wants to hear from you….
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11/28/2017
11/28/2017
Brainstorming sessions can be either exciting or dull, depending on how they are handled. -More- ……
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11/28/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has selected Paul Cellupica to serve as deputy director of the investment-management d -More- ……
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11/28/2017
Data analysis site HowMuch looks at how far $1 million will go depending on which state you retire in. -More- ……
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11/28/2017
A review of Securities and Exchange Commission internal communications shows the agency was warned by the inspector general i -More- ……
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11/28/2017
The Federal Reserve is on track to increase interest rates in December, delivering the third and last forecast rate hike for -More- ……
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11/21/2017
Financial planner Sophia Bera writes that when she gives talks at universities that offer certified financial planning course -More- ……
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11/21/2017
In observance of Thanksgiving, FPA SmartBrief will not publish Friday. Publication will resume Tuesday, Nov. 28….
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11/21/2017
Lengthening life spans are creating new risks for people approaching retirement, and many of them are aware of the challenge -More- ……
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11/21/2017
The latest version of the Senate tax bill does not include a proposal to limit the tax break on catch-up contributions to 401 -More- ……
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11/21/2017
Tax proposals working their way through Congress include numerous features seen as likely to increase college costs. -More- ……
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11/21/2017
Stephanie Avakian and Steven Peiken, co-directors of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement division, wrote in -More- ……
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11/21/2017
Advisory firms frequently hit a “revenue ceiling” in which profit growth stalls no matter how much money is spent on new syst -More- ……
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11/21/2017
Sales and marketing consultant John Graham describes seven mistakes that could cost you a sale. -More- ……
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11/21/2017
Recent surveys indicate a preference among millennials to make long-term investments in real estate rather than in vehicles s -More- ……
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11/17/2017
A survey commissioned by WellCare Health Plans found that only 33% of seniors shop around to find the best price on Medicare -More- ……
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11/17/2017
Several trade organizations have asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to drop a requirement that brokers use “write o -More- ……
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11/17/2017
Senate Republicans are including in their tax bill a repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s mandate of health insurance for most -More- ……
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11/17/2017
Clients prefer human advisers over robo-advisers because humans can offer trustworthiness, Nobel laureate economist Robert Me -More- ……
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11/17/2017
Robo-advisers popular with millennials are gaining a following among baby boomers, and new features are making them more attr -More- ……
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11/17/2017
Checking and responding to email can take up large portions of the day. -More- ……
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11/17/2017
People with disabilities and their caregivers might face a more complex planning picture as they prepare for retirement. -More- ……
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11/17/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission initiated 82 cases against investment advisers and firms in fiscal 2017, down from 98 -More- ……
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11/14/2017
At least two people who work in the office of Securities and Exchange Commission Inspector General Carl Hoecker have filed co -More- ……
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11/14/2017
Whether you’re new to financial planning or a practitioner with decades of experience, the changing nature of the world we li……
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11/14/2017
A discovery process known as the strategy wheel lets advisers clearly define goals, identify inconsistencies and pinpoint are -More- ……
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11/14/2017
11/14/2017
Planning is an acknowledged necessity for something like an extended voyage, writes Guardian Life Insurance’s Jim Lake. -More- ……
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11/14/2017
Careful planning is required if you’re considering passing along your practice to a junior partner, writes Stephen Brubaker, -More- ……
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11/14/2017
Experts at an industry event stressed that advisers must use mobile technology to attract and retain increasingly wealthy mil -More- ……
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11/14/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission will soon offer guidelines for public companies to report successful cyberattacks to t -More- ……
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11/14/2017
A number of advisers have expressed skepticism about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, despite increasing interest from inv -More- ……
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11/14/2017
The House tax bill would restrict preferential treatment of carried interest to investments held for three or more years. -More- ……
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11/10/2017
Almost two-thirds of millennials say they are “very or extremely” confident about making their own investment decisions, but -More- ……
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11/10/2017
With William Dudley’s early retirement, the top three Federal Reserve posts will be held by new officials next year. -More- ……
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11/10/2017
Investors trying to spot fraudsters will get new help from a searchable Securities and Exchange Commission database of broker -More- ……
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11/10/2017
Even though the House GOP tax proposal does not touch the tax status of 401(k) plan contributions, the debate over it shows s -More- ……
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11/10/2017
A survey of high-school students ages 16 to 18, conducted by financial services company Raddon, shows a high degree of awaren -More- ……
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11/10/2017
A Congressional Budget Office report shows there are many ways of measuring retirement income adequacy, and they can produce -More- ……
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11/10/2017
Federal Reserve Governor Randal Quarles said that as the central bank’s vice chairman of supervision, he wants to emphasize o -More- ……
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11/10/2017
In this month’s Journal in the Round, Ryan Grau, cover story contributor to the November issue of the Journal of Financial Pl……
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11/10/2017
With ever-increasing amounts of personal and financial data being stored digitally, advisers and clients need to consider how -More- ……
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11/10/2017
11/10/2017
A number of lawyers and cybersecurity consultants have commented that the advisory industry appears slower than other financi -More- ……
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11/07/2017
Lessons taught by Benjamin Graham, author of “The Intelligent Investor” and considered to be the father of value investing, h -More- ……
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11/07/2017
William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, plans to retire next year, reportedly in the spring or sum -More- ……
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11/07/2017
When cancer strikes, things such as financial planning can sometimes fall by the wayside, only to create bigger problems down -More- ……
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11/07/2017
Seniors who have experienced cognitive decline are not the only ones at risk of financial fraud. -More- ……
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11/07/2017
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton has made creating a uniform fiduciary standard for brokers and invest -More- ……
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11/07/2017
A proposed 18-month delay for full implementation of the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule has been sent to the Office of -More- ……
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11/07/2017
An internal audit has concluded the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s lax security measures expose its computer system to len -More- ……
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11/07/2017
Americans say the possibility that they won’t have enough money for long-term care or health care costs in general worries th -More- ……
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11/07/2017
While the use of digital apps for purposes such as online purchasing is increasing exponentially, a recent survey shows that -More- ……
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11/07/2017
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11/03/2017
The North American Securities Administrators Association’s recent examination of more than 1,200 financial advisers found nea -More- ……
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11/03/2017
President Donald Trump nominated Jerome Powell, whom former President Barack Obama appointed as Federal Reserve governor in 2 -More- ……
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11/03/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says its new Securities Industry Essentials exam will be available next October. -More- ……
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11/03/2017
House Republicans released their plan to change the US tax code. -More- ……
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11/03/2017
Confidence among US consumers in October rose to its highest level in nearly 17 years, according to data from The Conference -More- ……
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11/03/2017
Total compensation for US workers rose 0.7% in the third quarter, compared with a 0.5% increase in Q2, according to the Labor -More- ……
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11/03/2017
Advisers don’t have to make huge investments in new technology, but certain software tools are vital for those who want to ac -More- ……
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11/03/2017
The Federal Reserve maintained its current interest rate but offered an optimistic view of the US economy that could lay the -More- ……
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11/03/2017
The Senate banking committee, in a voice vote, approved President Donald Trump’s nominations of Hester Peirce and Robert Jack -More- ……
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11/03/2017
Discover how you can add value or alpha using the Vanguard’s Advisor’s Alpha concept by attending the You Are the Value: Reth……
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10/31/2017
Protecting your business from all types of risks requires being proactive and addressing issues before they turn into serious -More- ……
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10/31/2017
Peter Driscoll, a longtime Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer and manager who has degrees in accounting and law, has b -More- ……
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10/31/2017
A report by the Treasury Department supports a delay in implementation of the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule until it has -More- ……
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10/31/2017
Stephanie Avakian, co-director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement division, recently outlined the enforc -More- ……
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10/31/2017
“FPA is a compensation-neutral community of financial planners of various backgrounds and business models who believe in the……
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10/31/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority announced Thursday that Susan Axelrod, executive vice president for regulatory op -More- ……
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10/31/2017
Video is now an essential part of any business growth strategy, writes Greg Rollett, founder of Ambitious. -More- ……
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10/31/2017
The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 3% in the third quarter, just short of the 3.1% growth it achieved in Q2, the Co -More- ……
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10/31/2017
For more than a decade, FPA has been proud to be the home for financial planning students, young professionals and career cha……
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10/31/2017
The House has voted 216-212 to pass a budget resolution allowing a fast-track procedure that would let lawmakers approve tax -More- ……
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10/31/2017
The Federal Reserve’s newly released Survey of Consumer Finances showed median income and median wealth increased markedly be -More- ……
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10/31/2017
10/27/2017
William Jennings Bryan, political leader and orator……
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10/27/2017
Financial advisers and portfolio managers will not cease to exist as financial technology increases automation, which lets ad -More- ……
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10/27/2017
A public interest group, American Oversight, has sued the Labor Department in an effort to force it to release documents rela -More- ……
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10/27/2017
Working African-Americans with a household income between $35,000 and $120,000 are more eager for financial education than pe -More- ……
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10/27/2017
Although technology can’t replace the human interaction financial advisers provide, certified financial planner Kimberly Foss -More- ……
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10/27/2017
Offering internships and pathways for advancing to management is crucial for improving diversity at financial firms, experts -More- ……
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10/27/2017
Author and finance expert Ric Edelman has published a book that examines likely societal shifts in the coming years and expec -More- ……
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10/27/2017
Two-thirds of Americans aren’t putting anything into 401(k)s at all, much less maxing out their annual contributions, data fr -More- ……
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10/27/2017
President Donald Trump has been trying to reassure Americans that 401(k) programs won’t be altered under the upcoming tax bil -More- ……
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10/27/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission cannot simply replace the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule with its own, SEC Chair -More- ……
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10/24/2017
A Government Accountability Office report says the nation’s retirement system has changed drastically over the past four deca -More- ……
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10/24/2017
Artificial intelligence could be the key to unlocking a competitive advantage and an improved client experience. -More- ……
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10/24/2017
The NBC “Today” show’s financial editor, Jean Chatzky, spoke at the recent FPA Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn., where s -More- ……
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10/24/2017
10/24/2017
The Senate has voted 51-49 to approve a budget blueprint for fiscal 2018 that opens the door to adoption of tax cuts proposed -More- ……
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10/24/2017
An economic downturn far less severe than the Great Recession could force the Federal Reserve to return interest rates to zer -More- ……
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10/24/2017
Financial planning is truly a global profession, so take some time in 2018 to join an adventure of a lifetime to Australia to -More- ……
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10/24/2017
Advisers are shifting toward digital channels such as mobile apps to connect with clients and to link accounts so they can ge -More- ……
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10/24/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is willing to provide technical assistance to the Securities and Exchange Commiss -More- ……
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10/24/2017
Financial advisers should take advantage of data-visualization techniques to better serve clients saving for retirement, says -More- ……
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10/20/2017
Individual preferences and interests are key factors in deciding on a place to retire. -More- ……
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10/20/2017
People planning for retirement should be prepared for an eventual end to the current bull market. -More- ……
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10/20/2017
A majority of clients ranked their financial advisers high in terms of trustworthiness, but roughly 25% said they had lost tr -More- ……
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10/20/2017
If Congress does not enact tax cuts this year, stock market investors could see recent gains disappear, Treasury Secretary St -More- ……
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10/20/2017
The Labor Department has asked the US District Court in Minneapolis to stay a legal challenge by Thrivent Financial for Luthe -More- ……
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10/20/2017
Fiduciary laws drafted by individual states are creating confusion as debate continues over the Department of Labor’s nationw -More- ……
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10/20/2017
Inspections by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority are targeting registered representatives the industry self-regulat -More- ……
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10/20/2017
At the current pace, mergers and acquisitions among registered investment advisers will surge to a record this year, accordin -More- ……
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10/17/2017
The House Financial Services Committee passed, 34-26, a bill sponsored by Rep. -More- ……
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10/17/2017
President Donald Trump has named Preston Rutledge, an aide to the Senate Finance Committee, to head the Labor Department’s Em -More- ……
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10/17/2017
Advisers discuss the possible advantages of converting a 401(k) plan or traditional individual retirement account to a Roth I -More- ……
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10/17/2017
The all-new FPA Activate community on Facebook is a page for new financial planning practitioners and those who want to help -More- ……
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10/17/2017
Financial planner Judith Ward notes that women often put others first and don’t make their own finances a priority. -More- ……
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10/17/2017
In a survey conducted by Nationwide, 28% of retirees said their lives are worse now than when they were working, with the maj -More- ……
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10/17/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a number of new rules proposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Autho -More- ……
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10/17/2017
Join Paul Bosse, CFA, principal in Vanguard Investment Strategy Group, to learn how you can add value or alpha using the Vang -More- ……
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10/17/2017
A 24% decline in the number broker-dealers over the past 10 years is prompting the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to -More- ……
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10/17/2017
The concept of retirement coaching is gaining acceptance among financial advisers, HR managers and other professionals, Rober -More- ……
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10/17/2017
Advisory firm salaries have risen across the board, a survey sponsored by Pershing Advisor Solutions has found, and they’re o -More- ……
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10/13/2017
Professional designations can help in evaluating the qualifications of individuals offering financial advice, but they can al -More- ……
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10/13/2017
President Donald Trump said that in the next few weeks he will adjust his proposals for tax cuts, but he didn’t offer specifi -More- ……
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10/13/2017
Registered investment advisers and broker-dealers have increased their budgets for ensuring regulatory compliance by an avera -More- ……
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10/13/2017
The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic forecast to 3.6% for 2017 and 3.7% for 2018. -More- ……
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10/13/2017
Increasing competition and the homogenization of financial products and services mean business development will likely be the -More- ……
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10/13/2017
Baby boomers are the fastest-growing age group in terms of student loans. -More- ……
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10/13/2017
An interest-rate increase in December has strong support among the members of the Federal Open Market Committee, minutes from -More- ……
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10/13/2017
Focusing on the outcome you want in any business situation can help bring you closer to that result, writes Daniel Finley, pr -More- ……
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10/13/2017
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to develop regulations that would mak -More- ……
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10/10/2017
If you have never attended the FPA Annual Retreat, you have missed out on one of the most inspiring, energizing experiences a -More- ……
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10/10/2017
Financial planner Levar Haffoney offers a first-hand account of the experiences, successes and challenges he has encountered -More- ……
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10/10/2017
Speakers and others at the FPA Annual Conference 2017 in Nashville, Tenn., discussed the challenges of attracting and retaini -More- ……
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10/10/2017
Millennials with children contribute a median of 10% of their income to a retirement-savings plan, compared with 8% for Gener -More- ……
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10/10/2017
More baby boomers are entering retirement with mortgage debt than the previous generation, according a report from Fannie Mae -More- ……
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10/10/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s proposal to reorganize and -More- ……
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10/10/2017
The Republican proposal for revising the tax plan, released Sept. -More- ……
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10/10/2017
Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell says more rules don’t always solve financial-market issues. -More- ……
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10/10/2017
Happiness and optimism are among the personality traits that mark those who are successful, author and NBC “Today” show finan -More- ……
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10/06/2017
A study from the University of Michigan shows people in their late 50s have more health issues and health-related limitations -More- ……
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10/06/2017
Evelyn Zohlen, a former Air Force intelligence officer and founder of Inspired Financial in Huntington Beach, Calif., is the -More- ……
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10/06/2017
The House is expected to pass a 2018 budget resolution that could significantly affect federal employees’ retirement as it se -More- ……
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10/06/2017
Chris Davis, a pioneer in the active management of exchange-traded funds, says advisers need to get out of their comfort zone -More- ……
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10/06/2017
FPA and the CFP Board are leading an effort that aims to attract more minorities, women and young people to the financial pla -More- ……
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10/06/2017
Effectively managing a group of financial advisers can be very much like coaching a football team, former University of Tenne -More- ……
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10/06/2017
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton told the House Financial Services Committee his agency has begun work -More- ……
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10/06/2017
The vulnerability of a person’s Social Security number increases each time it’s used, and the system has “outlived its useful -More- ……
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10/06/2017
Serving clients and building a business requires financial planners to have access to the latest thinking available on both t -More- ……
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10/06/2017
The North American Securities Administrators Association is putting a high priority on drafting a cybersecurity rule requirin -More- ……
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10/03/2017
A budget resolution for fiscal 2018 that guides drafting of legislation to implement President Donald Trump’s tax-cut proposa -More- ……
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10/03/2017
Evelyn Zohlen, a military veteran and financial planner with nearly 20 years’ experience in the industry, says she wants to i -More- ……
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10/03/2017
10/03/2017
The world has about 16.5 million millionaires, a record high, after an increase of almost 8% last year, according to a study -More- ……
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10/03/2017
Americans are pessimistic about their finances, finds a survey from PurePoint Financial, with many saying financial success c -More- ……
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10/03/2017
President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled personal and business tax-code plan contains changes that may directly affect financi -More- ……
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10/03/2017
President Donald Trump said he will make a nomination for the chairmanship of the Federal Reserve within the next two or thre -More- ……
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10/03/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission will help congressional Democrats draft a bill making it illegal for executives to pro -More- ……
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10/03/2017
With an eye toward helping financial planners build stronger businesses and better serve the needs of their clients, FPA and -More- ……
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10/03/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission isn’t planning to delegate exams of registered investment advisers to private companie -More- ……
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10/03/2017
Most advisory firms still are not adequately protected from cybercrime, says security expert Brian Edelman, who lists six ste -More- ……
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10/03/2017
A survey of affluent millennials by Personal Capital finds that 70% of respondents would prioritize saving for their children -More- ……
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10/03/2017
We have entered a time of unprecedented political and economic change that directly impacts our work as financial planners. -More- ……
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9/29/2017
Statistics from the US Census Bureau show median household income rose faster between 2014 and 2016 than in any other two-yea -More- ……
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9/29/2017
The drafting of a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that harmonizes with the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule “is a pr -More- ……
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9/29/2017
Senior homeowners are finding it difficult to schedule the counseling session required before applying for a reverse mortgage -More- ……
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9/29/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a cyberunit to deal with misconduct and a retail-strategy task force usin -More- ……
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9/29/2017
Robo-advisers’ assets under management could reach $1 trillion by 2020 and rise to $1.5 trillion shortly thereafter, an Aite -More- ……
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9/29/2017
Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., has introduced legislation to eliminate the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule. -More- ……
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9/29/2017
President Donald Trump’s proposed overhaul of the US tax system would reduce taxes paid by most companies and individuals. -More- ……
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9/29/2017
Advisers, and their clients, can find plenty of value in drafting life purpose statements, writes Dan Martin, FPA’s director -More- ……
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9/29/2017
Artificial intelligence has become the new “big data” of the finance world, with many firms pursuing what are called AI proje -More- ……
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9/29/2017
FPA partner Twenty Over Ten helps you set yourself apart….
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9/26/2017
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. -More- ……
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9/26/2017
People under 30 often assign a low priority to saving for retirement, but columnist Maya Kachroo-Levine notes they are at a c -More- ……
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9/26/2017
The number of independent broker-dealers in the US declined 28% from 2005 to 2015, according to a report from Fidelity Invest -More- ……
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9/26/2017
Research indicates that financial technology has a positive return on investment, but advisers are frequently overwhelmed by -More- ……
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9/26/2017
9/26/2017
September’s Journal in the Round “Next Generation of Planners Shifting the Paradigm” is a discussion hosted by Hannah Moore o……
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9/26/2017
Among millennials who are saving for retirement, 46% said they rely on a human adviser for help, while 24% use a robo-adviser -More- ……
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9/26/2017
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton issued a statement on the increasing need for cybersecurity in the wa -More- ……
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9/26/2017
Gary Droz of MainLine Private Wealth says many of his clients are preoccupied with fears of an imminent market downturn and t -More- ……
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9/26/2017
9/26/2017
Investors must get used to a more hawkish Federal Reserve, after the central bank surprised some by announcing all but four o -More- ……
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9/26/2017
Regulatory compliance expert Alan Foxman points out that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority released guidelines in A -More- ……
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9/26/2017
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton, who took office in May, says he learned in August of the 2016 hack o -More- ……
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9/22/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission said that in 2016, hackers gained access to its computer database containing potential -More- ……
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9/22/2017
Republican senators have agreed to back a plan to cut taxes by $1.5 trillion during the next decade. -More- ……
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9/22/2017
The Federal Reserve says it is confident enough about the US economy to raise interest rates further and to start reducing it -More- ……
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9/22/2017
Robo-advisers, which mostly have been targeting young investors in the accumulation phase of their savings strategy, are now -More- ……
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9/22/2017
Several states have proposed fiduciary rules of their own as the Department of Labor’s rule faces further delays and potentia -More- ……
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9/22/2017
The recent spate of natural disasters prompts United Capital’s Joe Duran to write that advisers can play an invaluable role i -More- ……
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9/22/2017
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are buzzwords in financial-technology and regulatory circles, though many fail t -More- ……
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9/22/2017
For the first time, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has made public data on the ethnic and gender diversity of it -More- ……
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9/19/2017
Couples approaching retirement age may have different visions and expectations for the future, which could cause problems if -More- ……
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9/19/2017
The period for submitting comments on the Labor Department’s proposal to postpone the effective date of some portions of the -More- ……
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9/19/2017
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is expected to outline reduction of the central bank’s balance sheet and possibly announce -More- ……
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9/19/2017
You want your name to be listed near the top when potential clients are doing Google searches for financial advisers. -More- ……
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9/19/2017
Research firm Morningstar said the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule is a “positive for ordinary retirement investors” that h -More- ……
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9/19/2017
Amid expectations that potential tax reforms by the federal government may disadvantage contributors to 401(k) and other reti -More- ……
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9/19/2017
Increasing regulatory requirements are prompting some advisers to outsource portfolio construction to third parties, says Tom -More- ……
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9/19/2017
Law professor Frank Pasquale has told the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee that the advent of financial te -More- ……
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9/19/2017
Officials in the retirement industry are worried that Nevada’s law imposing a fiduciary duty on broker-dealers, registered in -More- ……
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9/19/2017
Did you know, 1 out of every 5 dollars under professional management in the US is invested in a socially screened portfolio?…
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9/19/2017
For more than a decade, FPA has been proud to be the home for financial planning students, young professionals and career cha……
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9/15/2017
Fintech entrepreneur Matt Fellowes has launched United Income, an automated retirement-planning tool for retirees. -More- ……
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9/15/2017
The basic framework for a “consensus” tax reform plan could be released by Sept. -More- ……
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9/15/2017
9/15/2017
Did you know $1 out of every $5 under professional management in the US is invested in a socially screened portfolio?…
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9/15/2017
A “compensation wedge” is dividing the financial planning profession and sowing confusion among clients and potential clients -More- ……
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9/15/2017
Carolyn McClanahan of Florida-based Life Planning Partners wrote a day-to-day account of the effect Hurricane Irma had on her -More- ……
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9/15/2017
Harnessing the power of big data is essential as consumers seek greater personalization. -More- ……
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9/15/2017
US states such as Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and California have either signed into law legisla -More- ……
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9/15/2017
With credit-reporting firm Equifax in the spotlight following its recent data breach, security experts warn that firms must n -More- ……
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9/15/2017
9/12/2017
Countless households are reeling from the effects of the recent hurricanes, and advisers will be discussing with clients whet -More- ……
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9/12/2017
Chief information officers around the world say cost savings is at the top of their to-do lists this year, and most see the c -More- ……
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9/12/2017
Nearly half of Americans feel they are more financially secure than they were in 2012, a survey by Financial Engines found. -More- ……
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9/12/2017
Bipartisan support appears to be growing for a uniform fiduciary standard that would cover all advisers, although questions r -More- ……
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9/12/2017
If you’re a financial planner in the Nashville area, one of the top educational events of the year is right in your backyard….
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9/12/2017
Reporters from around the country are sending out media queries to CFP professional members of FPA each day….
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9/12/2017
John Maher of CCR Wealth Management said his clients are growing increasingly concerned about stock valuations. -More- ……
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9/12/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority might make public “data in bulk” on broker-dealers that employ brokers with a his -More- ……
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9/12/2017
W. Edwards Deming, engineer, professor and consultant……
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9/12/2017
Robo-advisers’ quick expansion has made them a focus of Securities and Exchange Commission inspections this year, said Office -More- ……
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9/08/2017
Although economic losses from natural disasters are typically recovered because rebuilding stimulates growth, the timing of h -More- ……
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9/08/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Dalia Blass director of its investment-management division, replacing Da -More- ……
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9/08/2017
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer has notified President Donald Trump he plans to leave in mid-October, citing pe -More- ……
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9/08/2017
Taking care of yourself is critical if you’re in an area affected by a devastating storm such as Harvey, writes Ana Trujillo -More- ……
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9/08/2017
President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders in Congress have agreed to extend the debt limit for three months and to ensure -More- ……
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9/08/2017
Financial firms are warming to the idea of social media despite compliance concerns. -More- ……
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9/08/2017
Forty thought leaders from the financial planning profession gathered to collaborate on The Art of Practicing and the Art of……
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9/08/2017
Data unification remains a challenge for many companies as they look to wrangle separate data sources with millions of record -More- ……
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9/05/2017
The vast majority of sponsors of 401(k) retirement plans have been reviewing what they offer employees in preparation for com -More- ……
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9/05/2017
9/05/2017
Financial advisers are increasingly having to cope with inconsistencies among state rules governing fees. -More- ……
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9/05/2017
Real estate can be a good choice for generating retirement income, with an immunity from inflation and a historical tendency -More- ……
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9/05/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Dalia Blass as its new head of investment management. -More- ……
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9/05/2017
The number of registered investment advisers applying for credentials from the Securities and Exchange Commission jumped from -More- ……
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9/05/2017
An Economic Policy Institute survey based on 2013 statistics shows that the wealthiest 1% of US families had over $1 million -More- ……
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9/05/2017
A survey of more than 3,000 workers by human resources firm Mercer claims they can spend as much as 13 hours per month worryi -More- ……
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9/05/2017
The Labor Department issued a Field Assistance Bulletin suspending enforcement of a fiduciary rule provision that prohibits f -More- ……
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9/05/2017
As the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to unfold, columnist and retirement planner Dave Grant offers strateg -More- ……
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9/05/2017
FPA is pleased to announce that financial planning thought leader Dr….
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9/05/2017
September’s Journal in the Round “Next Generation of Planners Shifting the Paradigm” is a podcast hosted by Hannah Moore on h……
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9/01/2017
The latest update to Europe’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive is prompting alternative investment fund managers to -More- ……
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9/01/2017
The Office of Management and Budget has authorized the Department of Labor to delay full implementation of the fiduciary rule -More- ……
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9/01/2017
Sustainable investment strategies had attracted roughly $23 trillion worldwide as of 2016, a 25% increase from 2014. -More- ……
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9/01/2017
Reverse mortgages may not be the best choice to provide income while delaying collection of Social Security benefits, the Con -More- ……
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9/01/2017
Financial organizations are updating plans for coping with a technical default by the US government in case Congress does not -More- ……
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9/01/2017
9/01/2017
FPA members and their employees have access to the FPA guaranteed-issue group voluntary long term disability program, which h……
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9/01/2017
Advisers in the Houston metropolitan area describe how they have responded to Hurricane Harvey. -More- ……
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9/01/2017
Dr. Dave Yeske, managing director of Yeske Buie, is the recipient of the 2017 P. Kemp Fain Jr. Award, FPA’s top honor. -More- ……
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9/01/2017
Picking the right name for a new practice is one of the most difficult early challenges founders are likely to face — yet it -More- ……
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9/01/2017
The Congressional Budget Office has conducted a review of possible changes to the federal retirement system on the request of -More- ……
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8/29/2017
There is a 15% chance Congress will fail to raise the federal government’s debt limit in time to avoid sending the debt into -More- ……
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8/29/2017
Opponents of the Labor Department’s new fiduciary rule said in a friend-of-the-court brief filed with a federal appeals court -More- ……
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8/29/2017
Despite the popularity of passive investments, most financial advisers are using actively managed investments, as they have i -More- ……
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8/29/2017
FPA provides financial professionals of all business models with access to a library of practice management content on everyt……
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8/29/2017
A report from the World Economic Forum and Deloitte outlines three ways automated technology will affect and reshape the advi -More- ……
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8/29/2017
Arguments in the appeal of a lawsuit seeking to strike down the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule have focused on the issue o -More- ……
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8/29/2017
Benjamin Hooks, lawyer and civil rights leader……
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8/29/2017
Analysts at Citigroup, HSBC Holdings and Morgan Stanley are warning that the end is near for the world’s market rallies and t -More- ……
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8/29/2017
The Justice Department has indicated the Trump administration is likely to remove language from the Labor Department’s fiduci -More- ……
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8/29/2017
FPA members and their firms have access to massively discounted financial planning, compliance, portfolio management and data……
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8/29/2017
The US financial system is safer than it was before the financial crisis but this is no time to become complacent about prote -More- ……
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8/25/2017
Some states are concerned that Washington isn’t doing enough to keep an eye on the financial industry, so they’re stepping in -More- ……
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8/25/2017
Columnist Evan Cooper identifies emerging economic and social issues that are likely to have an effect on the financial advis -More- ……
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8/25/2017
There is no basis for continued delays in the implementation of the fiduciary rule, The New York Times writes in an editorial -More- ……
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8/25/2017
One million dollars might sound like a substantial amount of retirement savings, but how long that sum lasts depends on where -More- ……
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8/25/2017
Experts offer tips to help advisers prepare for client meetings, with a goal of strengthening relationships and generating bu -More- ……
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8/25/2017
Fred Reish, a lawyer with Drinker Biddle & Reath, reviews the types of retirement plans and arrangements that must comply wit -More- ……
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8/25/2017
Serving clients and building a business requires financial planners to have access to the latest thinking available on both t……
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8/25/2017
Advisers often need to guide clients toward building their own convictions about taking needed financial steps. -More- ……
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8/25/2017
Fees charged by 401(k) retirement-savings plans have been falling for years, but the trend has slowed almost to a standstill -More- ……
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8/25/2017
Developing an attractive, engaging online presence is becoming ever more vital for advisers, writes communications strategist -More- ……
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8/25/2017
The US government’s AAA credit rating will be in danger if Congress does not increase the debt ceiling in the fall, according -More- ……
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8/25/2017
Join other FPA members in FPA’s advocacy efforts on the state and federal level and stay up to date on the latest financial p……
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8/25/2017
The tax overhaul backed by the Trump administration might take away the tax break for carried interest from hedge funds but l -More- ……
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8/22/2017
The role of financial advisers in longevity planning grows more crucial as life expectancy increases sharply, writes Kimberly -More- ……
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8/22/2017
FPA members can register at a special Early Bird rate to attend the Third Annual Conference of the Association of African Ame……
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8/22/2017
A new platform from Laser App Software, a producer and archivist of automated forms, aims to speed up and simplify the time-c -More- ……
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8/22/2017
Author and wealth planner Chris White addresses the difficulties of advising risk-averse clients, whom he refers to as “Prote -More- ……
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8/22/2017
An industry committee that advises the Labor Department wants clearer guidance on how sponsors of retirement plans should ful -More- ……
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8/22/2017
Oregon launched a program this summer requiring businesses without retirement plans to automatically enroll employees in stat -More- ……
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8/22/2017
A National Association for Business Economics survey found that only 17% of the economists polled expect Federal Reserve Chai -More- ……
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8/22/2017
Inspectors for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found deficiencies in 97% of the broker-dealer audits it reviewe -More- ……
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8/22/2017
8/22/2017
The biggest worry for advisers today is managing market volatility, a survey by Eaton Vance found. -More- ……
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8/22/2017
A study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found that the average US woman now will spend less than half -More- ……
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8/18/2017
Principal Financial Group is rolling out a retirement plan design tool for advisers and plan sponsors. -More- ……
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8/18/2017
Get the tools, ideas and strategies you need to take your practice to the next level at the FPA Annual Conference 2017….
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8/18/2017
Prospective clients are likely to research potential advisers, writes communications specialist Megan Carpenter, who argues a -More- ……
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8/18/2017
Financial firms are putting off changes they had planned to comply with the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule now that they a -More- ……
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8/18/2017
An Investment Company Institute and Employee Benefit Research Institute study compared how people in their 20s invested withi -More- ……
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8/18/2017
Advisers are turning to text messaging for client communication, tech managers and suppliers say, noting that texts are prefe -More- ……
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8/18/2017
A conflict is developing among Federal Reserve policymakers over the timing of future interest-rate increases, minutes of the -More- ……
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8/18/2017
The number of US states and cities that have introduced or will introduce auto-enrollment retirement systems for private-sect -More- ……
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8/18/2017
Republicans’ drive to reverse post-crisis financial regulation, particularly capital and liquidity requirements for large ins -More- ……
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8/18/2017
The Labor Department’s proposal to delay full implementation of its fiduciary rule may mean an end to one of its most controv -More- ……
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8/15/2017
Assuming the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act applies only to banks and leaves retirement plans unaffec -More- ……
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8/15/2017
People come up with all sorts of reasons to avoid planning for retirement, writes Dan Martin, FPA’s director of marketing. -More- ……
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8/15/2017
Implementing the changes required by the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule will cost the brokerage industry over $4.7 bill -More- ……
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8/15/2017
Older workers nearing retirement could lose hundreds of dollars a year in contributions if a tax reform plan to convert some -More- ……
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8/15/2017
The US producer price index posted its biggest decline in almost a year in July, suggesting that inflation is weakening. -More- ……
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8/15/2017
Mortgage-backed securities likely will take the biggest hit from the Federal Reserve’s shrinkage of asset holdings, analysts -More- ……
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8/15/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a risk alert on cybersecurity after examining the arrangements and precautions -More- ……
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8/15/2017
The IRS has warned financial professionals to be alert to cybercriminals trying to take over their computer networks by imper -More- ……
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8/15/2017
8/11/2017
A strong cybersecurity strategy is essential protection and can give advisers a competitive edge, as it reassures existing an -More- ……
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8/11/2017
The summer months are traditionally viewed as a quieter time for advisers, but several say it is now as busy as the rest of t -More- ……
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8/11/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed until further notice action on its staff’s recommendation to allow a group -More- ……
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8/11/2017
8/11/2017
The US Labor Department has notified the Office of Management and Budget that it is proposing to delay full applicability of -More- ……
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8/11/2017
Join this month’s contributor to the Journal of Financial Planning, Steve Niehoff of the Pension Resource Institute (PRI), an……
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8/11/2017
Providing a positive client experience is not just about achieving good financial performance, writes Matt Matrisian of inves -More- ……
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8/11/2017
Financial firms are hiring younger advisers and paying them less than the people they replace. -More- ……
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8/11/2017
If pre-retirees with pensions are hoping the big run-up in the stock market will secure their payouts in retirement, they sho -More- ……
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8/08/2017
Losing a major client can be turned to the firm’s advantage if handled constructively and professionally, writes columnist an -More- ……
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8/08/2017
Finding and keeping clients who have more than $1 million to invest can help ensure a successful advisory business, Robert Po -More- ……
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8/08/2017
Jurisdictions worldwide need better cybersecurity rules and improve coordination between regulators, the Financial Stability -More- ……
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8/08/2017
The Labor Department has released additional guidance on compliance with its new fiduciary rule in the form of frequently ask -More- ……
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8/08/2017
Those without access to an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan who have hit the lower annual contribution limit of their IRA can t -More- ……
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8/08/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority -More- ……
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8/08/2017
The director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management, David Grim, plans to step down in -More- ……
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8/08/2017
Tax incentives that encourage Americans to save for retirement aren’t automatically being preserved in White House discussion -More- ……
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8/04/2017
US asset managers and wealth managers announced 28 mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter, 32% less than Q1’s 41 deal -More- ……
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8/04/2017
The House left for a one-month recess without voting on a budget plan that includes proposals to cut federal retirement benef -More- ……
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8/04/2017
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s effort to persuade Congress to approve a “clean” increase in the debt ceiling is running -More- ……
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8/04/2017
About 60% of financial advisers’ clients have never been properly asked for a referral, estimates Bill Cates of Referral Coac -More- ……
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8/04/2017
Ron Kruszewski, CEO of brokerage and investment firm Stifel, says full implementation of the Labor Department’s fiduciary rul -More- ……
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8/04/2017
Many retirees underestimate their income when surveyed and are better funded for retirement than was widely thought, research -More- ……
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8/04/2017
A hearing before the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals about the legality of the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule included sha -More- ……
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8/04/2017
The financial standing of the average American reached the highest level in more than 10 years in the second quarter, accordi -More- ……
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8/04/2017
Statistics indicate that almost 70% of people turning 65 will eventually need long-term care, making it a matter of “when,” n -More- ……
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8/04/2017
8/01/2017
Robert Jackson, a law professor at Columbia University, could soon be nominated to a Democratic slot on the Securities and Ex -More- ……
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8/01/2017
Financial advisers are split on the future of Social Security, as the Social Security trust fund is expected to run out betwe -More- ……
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8/01/2017
8/01/2017
For the first time since 2011, America’s biggest corporations are on track to report two straight quarters of double-digit pr -More- ……
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8/01/2017
What are some practical tips for choosing an alternatives strategy and asset manager that best suits a clients’ needs?…
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8/01/2017
Peter Driscoll, acting head of the inspections and examinations office at the Securities and Exchange Commission, said the ag -More- ……
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8/01/2017
US economic growth rose to 2.6% in the second quarter, more than twice the 1.2% expansion in Q1. -More- ……
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8/01/2017
Women in the “sandwich generation” who are primary caregivers for children and elderly parents have special needs when it com -More- ……
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8/01/2017
Financial advisers should regularly communicate their value proposition, pricing philosophy and pricing models to boost clien -More- ……
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8/01/2017
Take 30 minutes on Aug. 3 to learn about some of the exciting things taking place in YOUR association!…
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8/01/2017
Get the tools, ideas and strategies you need to take your practice to the next level at the FPA Annual Conference 2017….
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7/28/2017
Investments following socially responsible or sustainable strategies have reached $23 trillion, with the strategy especially -More- ……
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7/28/2017
The debate over the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule has led to limited recruitment and job changes, as advisory firms an -More- ……
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7/28/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has appointed its acting head of enforcement Susan Schroeder as permanent chief o -More- ……
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7/28/2017
Join Eric Crittenden, chief investment officer at Longboard Asset Management, and Ray Benton, CFP , host of FPA’s Investment……
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7/28/2017
Mandates of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Labor Department overlap enough to let the agencies work together -More- ……
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7/28/2017
The behavior of high-net-worth individuals as they prepare for retirement offers valuable lessons for everyone. -More- ……
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7/28/2017
7/28/2017
The Department of Labor’s request for comments on the next stage of fiduciary rule implementation has generated more than 1,5 -More- ……
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7/28/2017
Research shows there is a difference between being interested and being curious, writes Dan Martin, FPA’s director of marketi -More- ……
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7/28/2017
The House Financial Services Committee unanimously passed a bill aimed at making it easier for small companies to attract cap -More- ……
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7/25/2017
The Tomorrow trust fund has launched a mobile app that it says will enable users to generate their own wills and trusts witho -More- ……
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7/25/2017
The asset-management industry may be one of the least diverse in the US in terms of gender and ethnicity, data compiled by Be -More- ……
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7/25/2017
FPA, in conjunction with its partners, will provide registration scholarships for the 2017 FPA Annual Conference to FPA stude……
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7/25/2017
Former hedge fund manager Anthony Scaramucci, who fundraised for President Donald Trump’s campaign, has been named White Hous -More- ……
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7/25/2017
Marketing may not always be top of mind for financial planners….
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7/25/2017
7/25/2017
The advent of robo-advice is widely discussed, but a survey of nearly 2,200 US adults finds that only 3% use it as the sole m -More- ……
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7/25/2017
Cybersecurity is a growing concern throughout the advisory industry, and uncertainty hangs over whether it should be tackled -More- ……
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7/25/2017
A number of advisers are using new behavioral finance tools to gain insights on their clients in areas such as goals, risk to -More- ……
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7/25/2017
New statistics indicate that advisers remain broadly confident and that clients’ equity investments rose in June, albeit at a -More- ……
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7/25/2017
The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2017 growth forecast for the US to 2.1% from 2.3% in a quarterly update to its Wo -More- ……
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7/21/2017
Michael Piwowar, a Republican member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, says the agency should forgo a proposal that -More- ……
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7/21/2017
Personnel numbers in the financial advisory industry have declined in recent years, and the fall will sharpen significantly a -More- ……
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7/21/2017
The pursuit of a high-net-worth prospect who sends ambiguous signals about working with you should only go so far, writes Dan -More- ……
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7/21/2017
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce voted for a bill that would repeal the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule a -More- ……
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7/21/2017
The fiduciary rule governing financial professionals won’t go away because it is part of a major trend toward cutting costs f -More- ……
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7/21/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has given the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority permission to reorganize represe -More- ……
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7/21/2017
With more than $4 Trillion invested in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), there is now clear indication that these investment vehi……
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7/21/2017
BlackRock plans to invest an additional $1 billion on technology and data after technology-driven initiatives have helped the -More- ……
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7/21/2017
Former Senate Republican aide Hester Peirce will be nominated by President Donald Trump for a spot on the Securities and Exch -More- ……
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7/18/2017
Are you a new CFP professional or soon-to-be CFP professional who wants to experience real-life financial planning scenario……
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7/18/2017
The Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule is throwing into question the true meaning of the term “best interest.” “By increasi -More- ……
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7/18/2017
Summer conjures up images of relaxation and vacation, but it also offers opportunities for boosting your business, writes Kri -More- ……
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7/18/2017
Lawmakers and financial and consumer organizations have offered conflicting views on a bill by Rep. -More- ……
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7/18/2017
Investment firms are increasingly putting their information technology dollars toward cybersecurity and regulatory compliance -More- ……
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7/18/2017
Studies show that 47% of investors consume 3 to 5 pieces of content before engaging with an adviser….
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7/18/2017
A new breed of independent financial advisers is using technology to farm out traditional back-office tasks to firms such as -More- ……
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7/18/2017
Robo-advice can drive beneficial long-term changes for the industry and help wealth managers comply with the new fiduciary st -More- ……
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7/18/2017
7/18/2017
Markets are pricing a 48.8% chance the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates again this year as retail and inflation d -More- ……
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7/18/2017
Fewer than a third of Generation X respondents are optimistic about saving for retirement as they deal with responsibilities -More- ……
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7/14/2017
HENRY is an acronym for High Earners, Not Rich Yet, and millennial clients who fall into this category can prove enormously v -More- ……
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7/14/2017
Reduction of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet “should begin relatively soon,” Chair Janet Yellen told the House Financial -More- ……
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7/14/2017
Revenue and profit generated by asset managers declined last year, while assets under management increased, according to The -More- ……
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7/14/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission must bring “clarity and consistency” to the fiduciary duty of financial professionals, -More- ……
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7/14/2017
There is a marked difference between baby boomers born between 1946 and 1955 and those born between 1956 and 1964 when it com -More- ……
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7/14/2017
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen might not be nominated for a second term next year, sources say. -More- ……
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7/14/2017
Financial advisers must embrace digital technology or face abandonment by their clients, attendees at SourceMedia’s recent In -More- ……
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7/14/2017
Building your brand and your business through social media can be efficient and cost-effective if done properly, writes Dan M -More- ……
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7/14/2017
Today is the final day to register for the 2017 FPA Annual Conference at a HUGE discount — like $400 off the standard regist……
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7/11/2017
The Labor Department said in a notice published in the Federal Register that it is open to the idea to creating new exemption -More- ……
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7/11/2017
The FPA Member Advocacy Council (MAC) is seeking input from FPA members and leaders on regulatory and certifying body activit……
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7/11/2017
All FPA members and their firms have access to world-class financial planning software at massively discounted rates….
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7/11/2017
Register for the FPA Annual Conference by Friday, July 14, to take advantage of $300 in savings on the conference rate….
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7/11/2017
Paul Volcker says he is unconcerned by the Trump administration’s stated intention to overhaul the Volcker rule. -More- ……
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7/11/2017
Wall Street had expected US economic growth to accelerate after Donald Trump became president, but hopes for a “Trump bump” a -More- ……
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7/11/2017
Many advisers look forward to vacationing and relaxing during the traditionally quieter summer months, but Matt Oechsli write -More- ……
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7/11/2017
Technology stock sell-offs, expectations of bond-buying tapering and a rising Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index -More- ……
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7/11/2017
All advisers aim to construct solid portfolios for their clients, but sometimes it’s easy to miss what should be obvious, wri -More- ……
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7/11/2017
Financial advisers are not greatly concerned by the advent of robo-advice, a survey by Shareholders Service Group found. -More- ……
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7/11/2017
A survey conducted by Legg Mason shows baby boomers age 53 to 71 have an average of $263,000 saved in defined contribution pl -More- ……
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7/11/2017
A Federal Reserve report has cautioned against imposing congressional oversight of its decisions on setting interest rates. -More- ……
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7/07/2017
The Labor Department filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit arguing that the court should largely uph -More- ……
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7/07/2017
A survey of advisers conducted by research firm Practical Perspectives finds general satisfaction with the digital and web su -More- ……
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7/07/2017
Federal Reserve officials are deeply divided on the issue of when to start cutting the size of the central bank’s bond portfo -More- ……
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7/07/2017
7/07/2017
The Labor Department is asking for comments on delaying the date its new fiduciary rule goes into full effect. -More- ……
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7/07/2017
More than half of retirement savers are seeking professional advice on portfolio allocations, particularly with regard to tar -More- ……
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7/07/2017
The fiduciary rule, which took effect in June, not only requires advisers to give advice that is in the best interests of the -More- ……
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7/07/2017
Advisers may need to help clients evaluate the merits of taking lump-sum distributions from pension plans, rather than receiv -More- ……
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7/07/2017
Think tank experts recently told the House Financial Services Committee that the Federal Reserve’s policy of keeping interest -More- ……
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6/30/2017
The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for US economic expansion this year to 2.1%, down from its 2.3% projecti -More- ……
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6/30/2017
Most financial analysts contend that the long-running stock market rally must come to an end at some point, which could have -More- ……
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6/30/2017
The House Appropriations Committee’s financial-services spending bill for fiscal 2018 would empower Congress to assume contro -More- ……
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6/30/2017
Today’s successful advisers need to take into account the financial attitudes that help define clients of different generatio -More- ……
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6/30/2017
6/30/2017
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton and Labor Secretary R. -More- ……
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6/30/2017
Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen told an audience in London that another financial crisis “in our lifetime” is unlikely an -More- ……
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6/30/2017
Wealth-management firms face downward pressure on their fees along with a scarcity of new clients, a report by PriceMetrix sa -More- ……
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6/30/2017
A study by the Population Reference Bureau shows a number of worsening social conditions for women of the millennial generati -More- ……
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6/30/2017
In observance of Independence Day, FPA SmartBrief will not publish Tuesday, July 4. Publication will resume July 7….
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6/27/2017
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton is asking his staff to encourage more initial public offerings to giv -More- ……
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6/27/2017
Advisers are being forced to change daily work habits to comply with the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule, a survey by Aite -More- ……
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6/27/2017
FPA is pleased to have a new Classic Partner, CPS Long Term Care & Insurance Services (CPS), the nation’s leading independent……
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6/27/2017
Podcasts can be useful for advisers to differentiate themselves from competitors, as well as to market services, educate clie -More- ……
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6/27/2017
6/27/2017
Collective investment trusts, which many large 401(k)s use, are gaining popularity with smaller plans, too, largely because t -More- ……
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6/27/2017
Humans will prevail against machines in the battle for financial advisory business, DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach s -More- ……
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6/27/2017
Securities and Exchange Commission staff is working to make background checks on investment professionals easier for investor -More- ……
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6/27/2017
A recent webinar from the Goodwin Procter law firm provides an in-depth analysis of the implementation of the Labor Departme -More- ……
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6/27/2017
The decision on whether to pay off a mortgage before retirement is a complex one, as it involves variables that differ from o -More- ……
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6/27/2017
Citigroup’s Economic Surprise Index continues to fall, indicating continued disappointment with the US economy. -More- ……
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6/23/2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has promised reform of the tax system would not threaten retirement savings. -More- ……
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6/23/2017
The Fourth Annual Financial Planning Association Advocacy Days saw the largest group of financial planners come to Washington -More- ……
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6/23/2017
The Federal Reserve should let a low 10-year Treasury yield and sluggish inflation recover before raising interest rates furt -More- ……
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6/23/2017
Many of the prevailing attitudes to investment and savings which developed in the late 20th century are no longer relevant to -More- ……
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6/23/2017
More financial planners and advisers are incorporating discussions of medical spending into their retirement-planning service -More- ……
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6/23/2017
Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell and acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith Noreika have indicated willingness to eas -More- ……
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6/23/2017
While advisers can’t control the market, they can control their emotional connections with their clients and colleagues, writ -More- ……
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6/23/2017
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. -More- ……
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6/23/2017
Researchers at Bloomberg are working on ways to decipher investor sentiment based on signals from social media and news artic -More- ……
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6/20/2017
Two factors will combine to transform the way advisory firms work with clients, according to a report from The Boston Consult -More- ……
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6/20/2017
The proprietors of Girls Who Invest, a nonprofit that aims to encourage women to work in the asset management industry, say t -More- ……
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Morgan Stanley and a California broker were liable in a case where an elderly client was allowed to withdraw money to buy a s -More- ……
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AdvisorBid, a free online marketplace for US wealth management firms, has already been described by some users as the industr -More- ……
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6/20/2017
David Glockner, a regional director for the Securities and Exchange Commission, has stated that while the SEC is moving towar -More- ……
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6/20/2017
Join June’s Journal of Financial Planning contributor Daniel Kern, and investment adviser David Edwards, as they discuss the……
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6/20/2017
Advisers looking to bolster their client rosters can use their online blogs to tap into a psychological phenomenon known as t -More- ……
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6/20/2017
Each year thousands of financial planners from around the world gather at the FPA Annual Conference to take part in an unforg……
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6/20/2017
While the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule is in the spotlight nationally, the adoption of a fiduciary standard for financia -More- ……
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6/20/2017
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Hester Peirce, a former Senate aide and onetime counsel to the Securities and -More- ……
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6/20/2017
Millennials are driving a trend toward socially responsible investment from robo-advisers. -More- ……
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6/16/2017
Connecting with and landing prospective clients takes more than just introducing yourself as a financial adviser, writes Dave -More- ……
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6/16/2017
Gary Cohn, chief economic adviser to President Donald Trump, has the task of finding the next Federal Reserve chief, though C -More- ……
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6/16/2017
Regular client reviews are often seen as no more than a formality, but Stephen Boswell and Kevin Nichols of the Oechsli Insti -More- ……
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6/16/2017
Congress should empower the Financial Stability Oversight Council to coordinate financial regulators when it comes to cyberse -More- ……
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6/16/2017
A survey of advisers by Charles Schwab found that about 44% of them are doing more work for clients while leaving fees unchan -More- ……
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6/16/2017
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate to the 1% to 1.25% range and offered details on how it plans to start sellin -More- ……
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6/16/2017
Craig Phillips, counselor to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and Sen. -More- ……
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6/16/2017
Global private wealth rose to $166.5 trillion in 2016, up 5.3%. -More- ……
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6/13/2017
Republicans in the House and Senate have introduced legislation to kill the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule. -More- ……
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6/13/2017
Robert Cook kicked off his tenure as president and CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority with a listening tour, -More- ……
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6/13/2017
Hedge fund investors are leaving after returns averaged 5.5% at a time when the Standard & Poor’s 500 index gave investors 10 -More- ……
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6/13/2017
Financial markets have remained accommodative despite the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates We -More- ……
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6/13/2017
Older US households lacking retirement-plan assets tend to have a worse debt-to-asset ratio than older families that have ret -More- ……
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6/13/2017
Although it’s a great problem to have, correctly managing the “critical mass” of success still takes plenty of skill. -More- ……
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6/13/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed two enforcement chiefs, Stephanie Avakian and Steven Peikin. -More- ……
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6/13/2017
Applications are due Aug. 4 for FPA Diversity Scholarships to attend the 2017 FPA Annual Conference in Nashville Oct. 2-4….
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Brian Brooks, general counsel for Fannie Mae, will be nominated for the post of deputy Treasury secretary, sources say. -More- ……
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6/13/2017
Investors are starting to doubt whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates three times this year because data s -More- ……
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6/09/2017
The Labor Department’s fiduciary rule is now in effect, and there is a lot advisers need to know, including details related t -More- ……
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6/09/2017
Many are familiar with the 80/20 rule, but estate planner Louis Harrison has devised the 90/10 rule, used to spot and avoid c -More- ……
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6/09/2017
Beginning today, all types of advisers are required by the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule to put clients’ interests ahead -More- ……
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6/09/2017
Robo-advisers that focus on defined-contribution plans are expected to double in the next few years, a statistic that mirrors -More- ……
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6/09/2017
The Department of Labor made a request for public input on the fiduciary rule Wednesday, the first step in possible changes t -More- ……
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6/09/2017
The Supreme Court ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s power to require the return of illegal profits can be a -More- ……
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6/09/2017
Reporters from around the country are sending out media queries to CFP professional members of FPA each day….
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6/09/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission will appoint lawyer Dalia Blass as head of investment management, a source says. -More- ……
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6/06/2017
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Investors are turning away from active management, attracted to passive strategies that prove effective without high fees cha -More- ……
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6/06/2017
Social media expert Scott Kleinberg says he can help advisers improve the effectiveness of their social media activities in l -More- ……
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6/06/2017
Millennials have high ambitions for retirement and are taking steps to get there, according to a survey by HSBC. -More- ……
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6/06/2017
Panelists at a conference discussed the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s recently released social media guidelines. -More- ……
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6/06/2017
Diversification is not a priority for most advisers who responded to FPA’s 2017 Trends in Investing Survey, with fewer than h -More- ……
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6/06/2017
Investors in fixed-income exchange-traded funds have responded to higher Treasury yields in anticipation of an interest-rate -More- ……
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6/06/2017
During the first quarter, mergers and acquisitions involving registered investment advisory companies reached 44, a record, a -More- ……
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6/06/2017
With more than $4 Trillion invested in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), there is now clear indication that these investment vehi……
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6/02/2017
Lawyer Fred Reish explains that some advisers, broker-dealers and insurance agents who in the past took the position that the -More- ……
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6/02/2017
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise its benchmark rate in June despite weak inflation data, based on a recent speech by La -More- ……
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6/02/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting comments from the public on the question of what standards should apply to -More- ……
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6/02/2017
Drawing on the lessons of behavioral finance, Harold Evensky outlines the effects of proper framing when dealing with clients -More- ……
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6/02/2017
Seeking help from a financial adviser makes a big difference in how clients feel about their financial security, a survey fro -More- ……
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6/02/2017
Exchange-traded funds are the top investment choice for financial advisers for the third straight year, with cash running a c -More- ……
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6/02/2017
More than half of compliance professionals at financial-services firms view text messages as the type of non-email communicat -More- ……
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6/02/2017
Yields on 10- and 30-year Treasury debt fell after the release of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book. -More- ……
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6/02/2017
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6/02/2017
The US Chamber of Commerce says the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule will harm savers because it will deprive up to 7 millio -More- ……
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5/30/2017
Your firm’s website is its public face and should be overhauled regularly to stay updated and attractive to current and poten -More- ……
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5/30/2017
Because the House bill to repeal and replace the Dodd-Frank Act is running into resistance in the Senate, Rep. -More- ……
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5/30/2017
The Federal Open Market Committee has outlined a plan to reduce the Federal Reserve’s $4.5 trillion balance sheet, including -More- ……
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5/30/2017
Reports of misconduct by financial firms have led 70% of Americans to doubt the trustworthiness of financial professionals, a -More- ……
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5/30/2017
Compliance experts and law firms are giving advisers, broker-dealers and plan sponsors guidance on how to make sure they are -More- ……
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5/30/2017
FPA is seeking nominations for the Heart of Financial Planning Award….
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5/30/2017
Other than changes to retirement programs for federal employees and revised premiums for multiemployer pension funds, the bud -More- ……
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5/30/2017
FPA is seeking nominations for the prestigious P. Kemp Fain, Jr. Award….
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5/30/2017
Hedge funds are betting on US Treasurys as global volatility rises. The shift means bonds are coming back into favor. -More- ……
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5/30/2017
In their search for ways to keep up with technology shaping their industry, brokers are investing in financial-technology sta -More- ……
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5/26/2017
The Labor Department has issued a bulletin assuring financial professionals that enforcement of its fiduciary rule will be li -More- ……
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5/26/2017
The biggest broker-dealers in the US are steadily moving client assets from accounts compensated by commissions to fee accoun -More- ……
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5/26/2017
Each year thousands of financial planners from around the world gather at the FPA Annual Conference to take part in an unforg……
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5/26/2017
The proliferation of custom indexes means that the number of indexes is now greater than the number of stocks in US markets. -More- ……
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5/26/2017
Under US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the Financial Stability Oversight Council could become a vehicle to change how th -More- ……
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5/26/2017
Having the right people addressing the right tasks is one way to ensure your practice is ready for consistent high performanc -More- ……
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5/26/2017
The financial-services industry is targeted more than any other by cyberattackers, and the recent wave of attacks may be the -More- ……
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5/26/2017
Federal Reserve officials say they will need to soon start moving interest rates higher again, according to minutes of their -More- ……
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5/26/2017
A Putnam Investments survey of more than 1,000 financial advisers has found 85% used social media as part of their business s -More- ……
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5/23/2017
Offering more than straightforward investment advice, listening more than speaking and never underestimating clients’ financi -More- ……
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5/23/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been cracking down on firms that issue fake financial news in the form of untrustw -More- ……
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5/23/2017
Richard Wagner, whose book “Financial Planning 3.0” is considered an industry bible, garnered plenty of accolades over his ca -More- ……
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5/23/2017
Goldman Sachs’ Jim Donovan has withdrawn from consideration as deputy treasury secretary, setting back Treasury Secretary Ste -More- ……
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5/23/2017
The advisory industry is facing a shortage of labor, as the workforce ages and a large pool of talent is absorbed by firms of -More- ……
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5/23/2017
We are updating our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and we want to share the details with you….
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5/23/2017
Today’s financial planning professionals, especially those who are members of FPA, have an opportunity to amplify their voice……
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5/23/2017
The Federal Reserve may find it difficult to retreat from its expanded influence over financial markets even as it works to s -More- ……
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5/23/2017
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5/23/2017
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will present President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget proposal to the House Ways and Means Comm -More- ……
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5/19/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority will conduct a comprehensive self-review of its structure and processes, Presiden -More- ……
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5/19/2017
Senate banking committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, has called on the panel to work toward bipartisan, commonsense financi -More- ……
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5/19/2017
Much attention is focused on baby boomers and millennials, making Generation X a “middle child.” Matt Sommer of Janus Capital -More- ……
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5/19/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a cybersecurity alert emphasizing that broker-dealers and other financial-s -More- ……
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5/19/2017
Regardless of whether the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule survives a review ordered by President Donald Trump, public debat -More- ……
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5/19/2017
The pressure on financial firms to cut fees has been building for some time, and several companies are shifting clients from -More- ……
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5/19/2017
The average value of assets under management by advisers shifting from one broker-dealer to another in the first quarter was -More- ……
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5/19/2017
During the first quarter, US household debt rose to a record $12.7 trillion, topping the previous peak in Q3 of 2008, when th -More- ……
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5/16/2017
Though Republicans and Democrats at a Senate banking committee hearing agreed the government’s conservatorship of Fannie Mae -More- ……
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5/16/2017
Buying a Standard & Poor’s 500 low-cost index fund is the most reliable way to accumulate retirement savings, Berkshire Hatha -More- ……
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5/16/2017
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has charged five financial regulators with a review of the Volcker rule during a meeting of -More- ……
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5/16/2017
Although President Donald Trump has promised sweeping rollbacks of financial regulations, the reality of accomplishing that m -More- ……
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5/16/2017
Maher Alyousif, a doctoral student at Texas Tech University, has conducted a study of why so few people seek financial advice -More- ……
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5/16/2017
Peaks, valleys and plateaus are part of the business landscape for most advisers, writes Advisor Solutions President Daniel F -More- ……
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5/16/2017
Financial advisers are more concerned with generating income for their clients than protecting assets from market volatility, -More- ……
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5/16/2017
The board of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has proposed strengthened restrictions and penalties for brokers wit -More- ……
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5/12/2017
In the first quarter, 44 registered investment advisory firms were sold or merged, topping the previous record of 39 in the f -More- ……
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5/12/2017
A fee disclosure template intended to help clients understand and compare maintenance and service costs has been adopted by a -More- ……
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5/12/2017
A recent survey found that a majority of investors do not use human advisers, but David Lyon writes that advisers can win tho -More- ……
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5/12/2017
Jay Clayton, newly appointed head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has offered William Hinman, a Silicon Valley law -More- ……
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5/12/2017
Michael Piwowar, a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, expressed concern at a North American Securities Adminis -More- ……
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5/12/2017
The competition for clients is fierce, but streamlining your approach to attracting clients can help, writes financial advise -More- ……
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5/12/2017
Labor Secretary R. Alexander Acosta has told Sen. -More- ……
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5/12/2017
Data breaches are a top concern for businesses, and highly publicized incidents are driving the market for cybersecurity insu -More- ……
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5/12/2017
More than half of security experts surveyed by AIG said it is highly likely a systemic cyberattack will simultaneously hit be -More- ……
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5/09/2017
The House Financial Services Committee has voted 34-26 along party lines to pass a bill to replace much of the Dodd-Frank Act -More- ……
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5/09/2017
Government data from April show that 19% of people aged 65 and older were working, a rate not seen since 1962. -More- ……
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5/09/2017
The traditional methods of funding retirement — Social Security, employer-sponsored plans and personal savings — are import -More- ……
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5/09/2017
A Gallup Poll found that 50% of Americans who haven’t yet retired expect to rely primarily on their 401(k) balances and other -More- ……
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5/09/2017
Several industry watchers say Jay Clayton, the new head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, is likely to take an appro -More- ……
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5/09/2017
A consensus is emerging that the Trump administration’s legislative ability to deregulate the financial industry is limited, -More- ……
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5/09/2017
Financial services could prove a natural fit for nascent technology in artificial intelligence and machine learning. -More- ……
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5/09/2017
FPA members save 10-50% on the leading financial planning, portfolio management, rebalancing, and risk-profiling software, as……
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5/09/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority board is reviewing a proposal to strengthen the self-regulator’s supervision of h -More- ……
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5/05/2017
5/05/2017
Helping clients reach their financial goals means advisers need skills as varied as technical ability and psychological exper -More- ……
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5/05/2017
Combining robo investment advice with the input of a certified financial planner is the smartest way to make use of the newes -More- ……
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5/05/2017
A MetLife-commissioned study conducted by Harris Poll found that 21% of respondents who received a lump-sum payment from thei -More- ……
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5/05/2017
More than 100 House Republicans have sent a letter to newly confirmed Labor Secretary R. -More- ……
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5/05/2017
Clients are unlikely to recommend an adviser if they are not fully aware of services offered or the ideal client profile, wri -More- ……
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5/05/2017
High-earning clients who cannot make direct contributions to Roth individual retirement accounts can benefit from Roth conver -More- ……
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5/05/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said their National Compliance Outreac -More- ……
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5/05/2017
The Senate has voted 50-49 to eliminate a safe harbor for states that back retirement-savings plans for workers without acces -More- ……
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5/05/2017
Many advisers are enthusiastic about the prospects for the economy under President Donald Trump, but a substantial number wer -More- ……
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5/02/2017
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5/02/2017
Young FinTech breakout, RightCapital, is having an impact on today’s planning firms that are interested in something differen……
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5/02/2017
Cybersecurity should among the topics advisers discuss with clients as cyberthreats loom, some advisers say. -More- ……
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5/02/2017
Federal Reserve policymakers will discuss interest rates and the central bank’s strategy for shrinking its $4.5 trillion port -More- ……
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5/02/2017
FPA will partner with FP Transitions to provide information and support to next-generation advisers as they begin to lead the -More- ……
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5/02/2017
A survey of financial advisers finds that 51.6% of them disapproved of President Donald Trump’s performance over his first 10 -More- ……
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5/02/2017
White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said President Donald Trump is still committed to doing away with the preferential -More- ……
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5/02/2017
In this third in a series of four columns on how the financial-services industry is responding to the now-delayed fiduciary r -More- ……
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5/02/2017
The rapid evolution of the financial industry means today’s advisers are often held to higher standards by clients. -More- ……
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5/02/2017
Calling himself a “poster child for every problem this industry has,” Private Ocean CEO Greg Friedman recently discussed over -More- ……
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5/02/2017
The financial sector is embracing artificial intelligence and machine learning as the next step for quantitative trading mode -More- ……
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4/28/2017
President Donald Trump has proposed slashing federal taxation. -More- ……
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4/28/2017
Some in the retirement industry feared President Donald Trump’s proposed overhaul of the US tax system would eliminate some o -More- ……
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4/28/2017
The Labor Department has made no recent changes to its fiduciary-rule proposal, but new exemptions might streamline complianc -More- ……
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4/28/2017
During the first quarter, investors poured a record $44.5 billion into bond exchange-traded funds, according to BlackRock’s i -More- ……
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4/28/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking financial firms to comment by May 16 on a proposal to require reporting of f -More- ……
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4/28/2017
A survey by American Century found that 46% of advisers have gotten business this year through social media. -More- ……
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4/28/2017
Craig Israelsen of Utah Valley University uses a cooking analogy to illustrate the importance of beginning retirement savings -More- ……
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4/25/2017
Take 30 minutes on May 3 to learn about some of the exciting things taking place in YOUR association!…
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4/25/2017
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4/25/2017
Eighty percent of 21- to 36-year-olds in a survey sponsored by MFS Investment Management said worries over their current fina -More- ……
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4/25/2017
Colorado is considering new rules on cybersecurity that would require advisers and broker-dealers to assess their cybersecuri -More- ……
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4/25/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission should take the lead in establishing standards for investment advice, including fiduci -More- ……
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4/25/2017
It is not uncommon for a financial adviser to grow dissatisfied with an employee’s performance and form a negative attitude t -More- ……
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4/25/2017
Retiring early is a goal that remains out of reach for many Americans, but a good financial planner can help change that, wri -More- ……
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4/25/2017
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer still expects two additional interest-rate increases this year. -More- ……
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4/21/2017
Figuring out how to comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s liquidity rule raises some complicated technical cha -More- ……
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4/21/2017
Sources of income such as IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans provide enough of a cushion that spendable income for -More- ……
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4/21/2017
A survey from Financial Engines found 93% of investors think advisers helping clients with retirement accounts should be boun -More- ……
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4/21/2017
A National Bureau of Economic Research report illustrates the widening gaps in life expectancy and expected lifetime Social S -More- ……
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4/21/2017
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could end with the high court determining the Securities and Exchange Commission doe -More- ……
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4/21/2017
The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday to review the Financial CHOICE Act, which is designed to -More- ……
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4/21/2017
Engaging with the audience during a public presentation can be a challenge, writes veteran public speaker Daniel C. -More- ……
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4/21/2017
Positive work experiences have been tied to increased levels of discretionary effort. -More- ……
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4/21/2017
The Labor Department’s proposed fiduciary rule accelerated the move by financial firms from commission-based compensation to -More- ……
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4/18/2017
4/18/2017
Participants in 401(k) plans could save at least 25 basis points, or $17 billion, annually by switching to similar but lower- -More- ……
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4/18/2017
President Donald Trump has signed into law a measure repealing a rule that smoothed the path for cities and other local gover -More- ……
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4/18/2017
Financial advisers are increasing investment in technology, in many cases hoping the move will attract tech-savvy millennial -More- ……
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4/18/2017
Financial regulators can be expected to take a cautious approach to implementing blockchain technologies unless market disrup -More- ……
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4/18/2017
Morningstar has proposed that the US Labor Department use third-party audits employing big data analytical techniques to dete -More- ……
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4/18/2017
No single service model suits all clients, write Stephen Boswell and Kevin Nichols of The Oechsli Institute, but they say ask -More- ……
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4/18/2017
Executives who expected President Donald Trump to dramatically accelerate US economic growth have seemingly developed reserva -More- ……
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4/18/2017
Vanguard, the fund manager that pioneered low-cost, index-based passive investing, is expanding at a breakneck rate that tops -More- ……
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4/18/2017
House Republicans are drafting a plan to curb the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by changing the rules -More- ……
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4/14/2017
If you are looking for a top-notch, intensive client-centered financial planning training experience, you now have more oppor……
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4/14/2017
Financial advisers need to consider each strategic step in planning for their growth, including future hirings, says a report -More- ……
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4/14/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an investor alert warning that sometimes what appears to be unbiased research e -More- ……
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4/14/2017
About half of nonretired adults are not certain they’ll be financially prepared to retire, according to an industry survey. -More- ……
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4/14/2017
Each worker who cannot afford to retire results in an extra $50,000 a year on average in employer costs, according to Prudent -More- ……
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4/14/2017
The odds that House Speaker Paul Ryan’s proposals will guide the reshaping of US tax law appear to be fading as the White Hou -More- ……
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4/14/2017
President Donald Trump says he hasn’t ruled out the option of reappointing Janet Yellen to a second four-year term as chair o -More- ……
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4/14/2017
Social media can be fertile ground for advisers, given that almost 80% of Americans are active on Facebook and nearly a third -More- ……
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4/14/2017
Computer algorithms intended to outperform analysts are likely to end up mimicking common human investment mistakes while fai -More- ……
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4/11/2017
Charlotte Whitton, feminist and political leader……
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4/11/2017
An analysis from the FindTheHome real estate website lists the 50 best cities for retirement in the US, based on criteria inc -More- ……
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4/11/2017
Millions of Americans have little or no understanding of basic personal finance, according to a survey by digital investment -More- ……
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4/11/2017
The House and Senate will consider bipartisan legislation that would require 401(k) plan sponsors to provide participating em -More- ……
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4/11/2017
While political maneuvering surrounding the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule dominates the news, advisers should remain i -More- ……
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4/11/2017
A bipartisan group of senators said it will introduce the 21st Century Glass-Steagall Act, which would require mainstream com -More- ……
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4/11/2017
A BMO Wealth Management survey finds 52% of adults have no will, 40% of parents have not discussed estate intentions with chi -More- ……
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4/11/2017
A survey by Investing Media Solutions has found a disconnect between the top concerns of advisers and those of clients. -More- ……
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4/11/2017
The fee-based model for financial advice has helped reshape the industry over the past three decades, writes First Ascent Ass -More- ……
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4/11/2017
A Federal Reserve spokesman said Governor Jerome Powell has been appointed to chair the supervision and regulation committee, -More- ……
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4/07/2017
Anthony Robbins, writer and motivational speaker……
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4/07/2017
Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and a member of the central bank’s interest-rate setting co -More- ……
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4/07/2017
Financial advisers’ traditional client base of baby boomers is giving way to clients who are more likely to comparison shop, -More- ……
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4/07/2017
Among military families who have taken a Pentagon-sponsored online course explaining the new retirement system, 76% said they -More- ……
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4/07/2017
Several advisers who have tried ProFinder, a tool from LinkedIn that connects them with potential clients, have given a tepid -More- ……
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The members of the Federal Open Market Committee expect to raise interest rates two more times this year and three times in 2 -More- ……
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4/07/2017
A Fidelity Investments survey found that 53% of respondents don’t understand that health savings accounts can be used as a re -More- ……
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4/07/2017
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4/07/2017
As the US population ages, advisers find themselves faced with clients who have recently suffered the loss of a spouse or lov -More- ……
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4/07/2017
Advisers who work with a client’s family office should establish a partnership with it, writes lawyer Anna Sulkin. -More- ……
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Digital wealth management firms and personal finance management app developers say their progress is being hampered by major -More- ……
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4/04/2017
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Do you know a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that shares the Foundation for Financial Planning’s commitment to helping……
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4/04/2017
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4/04/2017
Almost 70% of investors want the ability to speak with an adviser but also appreciate the convenience of technology, accordin -More- ……
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4/04/2017
Advisers are often among the first people to notice elder financial abuse, and a survey finds that 62% of advisers have witne -More- ……
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4/04/2017
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4/04/2017
A Senate resolution to repeal a Department of Labor rule that eases federal restrictions on municipally sponsored retirement -More- ……
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4/04/2017
Daniel Tarullo’s plan to leave the Federal Reserve on Wednesday has bank executives relieved and financial reform advocates c -More- ……
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4/04/2017
Many advisers now work with older clients, and that means dealing with the concerns that come with aging, writes Susan Korneg -More- ……
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4/04/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rule making it easier for finan -More- ……
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3/31/2017
Longevity income annuities aren’t currently offered by defined-contribution retirement plans, but that could change, says Oli -More- ……
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3/31/2017
Industry leaders and academics voiced opinions on the Volcker rule during a hearing of the House Financial Services Subcommit -More- ……
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3/31/2017
Industry leaders urge financial advisers to use as little jargon as possible when talking to clients. -More- ……
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3/31/2017
The biggest concern of female advisers is uncertainty of the regulatory environment, a survey by Edward Jones found. -More- ……
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3/31/2017
Americans working with financial advisers are significantly more ready for retirement than those who haven’t sought help, a s -More- ……
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3/31/2017
John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, is arguing for three or more interest-rate increases t -More- ……
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3/31/2017
The US Labor Department has sent the final version of its proposal to postpone the effective date of its fiduciary rule to th -More- ……
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3/31/2017
The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a Tax Court decision against two brothers who avoided taxation by using do -More- ……
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3/31/2017
Marketing experts discuss trends advisers might want to follow in their quest for clients. -More- ……
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3/31/2017
The Rule of 55, a relatively unknown IRS provision, lets people as young as 55 who leave a job withdraw from 401(k) savings w -More- ……
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3/31/2017
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3/28/2017
Ellen DeGeneres, comedian, TV host and producer……
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3/28/2017
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3/28/2017
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3/28/2017
A Judy Diamond Associates study based on 500,000 401(k)s reveals industries with the best-performing plans, including ones fo -More- ……
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3/28/2017
The Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index shows record-high investor confidence but reveals lower expecta -More- ……
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3/28/2017
The tax deferral benefits of 401(k) plans could be frozen or scaled back under tax reform proposals being discussed in Congre -More- ……
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that because the safety of the financial system is critical, he has made cybersecurity -More- ……
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3/28/2017
The US would make a big mistake by taking the Dodd-Frank Act completely off the books, but that doesn’t mean the law couldn’t -More- ……
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3/28/2017
Developers of Truelytics say the financial-technology app could help advisers increase earnings as much as 20% by helping the -More- ……
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3/28/2017
Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said the Dodd-Frank A -More- ……
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3/28/2017
Overhauling the tax system became more difficult, but not impossible, when Republicans couldn’t come up with enough votes to -More- ……
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3/24/2017
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3/24/2017
FPA Annual Retreat 2017 | April 24-27 | “The Gen-Savvy Financial Advisor” | The challenge for financial advisers today is to……
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3/24/2017
FPA and the Journal of Financial Planning, in partnership with Longboard Asset Management, are conducting the annual Trends i……
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3/24/2017
Researchers report in Psychological Science that employees who contribute to a 401(k) are more likely to see improvements in -More- ……
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3/24/2017
The latest survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds that 37% of American workers estimate they would need at -More- ……
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3/24/2017
The industry consensus seems to be that President Donald Trump’s appointments to the Securities and Exchange Commission canno -More- ……
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3/24/2017
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the Senate to simplify small businesses’ offering of employee retirement plans. -More- ……
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3/24/2017
About 6 in 10 US workers have saved for retirement, and 3 in 10 are stressed about such savings, according to the 27th annual -More- ……
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3/24/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has invited input from firms on its remit and structure, including advisory and a -More- ……
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3/24/2017
Nearly 80% of survey respondents ages 30 to 39 said they would be willing to pay for financial advice, and 73% of those under -More- ……
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3/24/2017
The Labor Department will follow the criteria set out by President Donald Trump’s order instructing it to review its fiduciar -More- ……
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3/24/2017
Making the first move to establish a relationship is a crucial part of any adviser’s business. -More- ……
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3/24/2017
A survey by GOBankingRates found that the retirement savings of 55% of Americans total less than $10,000, a figure down only -More- ……
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3/21/2017
FPA is proud to be the voice for practitioners and all CFP professionals and is now making it easy for our members to have t……
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3/21/2017
Julie Littlechild, a writer and specialist on adviser issues such as client and team engagement, has published a book aimed a -More- ……
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3/21/2017
The future of the fiduciary rule crafted under the Obama administration is unclear, with opponents challenging it in court an -More- ……
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3/21/2017
Hedge funds closed in 2016 at the fastest rate since 2008, according to data from Hedge Fund Research. -More- ……
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3/21/2017
The Center for Retirement Research has warned that a significant number of future retirees are likely to be dependent on Soci -More- ……
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3/21/2017
Some believe President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to lower the corporate tax rate from 35% to 15% could come at some expe -More- ……
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3/21/2017
Facebook Live, which enables advisers to make live video presentations, could be an effective tool, but legal expert Yasmin Z -More- ……
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3/21/2017
US consumer sentiment this month is at its highest level in the past 16 years, according to data from the University of Michi -More- ……
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3/21/2017
The ongoing delay of the Department of Labor fiduciary rule is causing mounting concern, with hundreds of wealth management f -More- ……
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3/21/2017
Advisers may contemplate firing a client for several reasons, such as offensive and bigoted behavior on the client’s part or -More- ……
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3/17/2017
FPA Annual Retreat 2017 | April 24-27 | “Converging Trends that are Rocking Our World”; Dennis Stearns is a published author,…
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3/17/2017
Declining stock returns and bond yields combined with greater longevity will likely lead to costlier retirements, according t -More- ……
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3/17/2017
Financial advisers and planners receive a welter of suggestions on how to conduct business, and not all of the advice is good -More- ……
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3/17/2017
The ease of internet search has prompted many to take a do-it-yourself approach to financial planning, but Jefferson National -More- ……
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3/17/2017
Ongoing delays to the new Department of Labor fiduciary rule and the possibility that it could be abolished altogether may le -More- ……
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3/17/2017
Putting off implementation of the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule will hurt investors, groups representing financial advise -More- ……
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3/17/2017
Generation X workers, those ages 35 to 54, make up about 30% of the workforce and are among the most cash-strapped members of -More- ……
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3/17/2017
President Donald Trump has issued an order to reorganize numerous federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Com -More- ……
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3/17/2017
A report from Swiss research firm MyPrivateBanking says most advisers are not doing enough to attract affluent and high-net-w -More- ……
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3/17/2017
The Federal Reserve cites “confidence in the robustness of the economy and its resilience to shocks” for a 25-basis-point inc -More- ……
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3/17/2017
The Financial Times gives a rundown of aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act most likely to be abolished or amended as the Trump admi -More- ……
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3/14/2017
If you haven’t checked out the original research offered by the FPA Research and Practice Institute™, you’re miss……
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3/14/2017
The House Small Business Committee has issued anti-cyberhacking guidelines for small businesses, which include suggestions fo -More- ……
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3/14/2017
A survey of more than 1,000 retirees and pre-retirees, conducted by researchers Greenwald & Associates and CANNEX analysts, s -More- ……
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3/14/2017
Career counselors, writers, researchers and entrepreneurs suggest ways for older advisers to counteract ageism and to demonst -More- ……
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3/14/2017
Though the Trump administration has been adamant about deregulation, experts expect a requirement for a formal anti-money-lau -More- ……
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3/14/2017
The IRS has issued guidelines on hardship withdrawals from tax-qualified retirement plans, and advisers should fully understa -More- ……
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3/14/2017
All leaders of registered investment advisory firms surveyed by Cerulli Associates said they were moderately or very concerne -More- ……
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3/14/2017
With implementation of the US Labor Department’s fiduciary rule scheduled April 10, the agency has made public an enforcement -More- ……
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3/14/2017
Only 22.5% of workers aged 18 to 34 are putting 15% or more of their income into 401(k) plans, according to a survey by Scarb -More- ……
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3/14/2017
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a new genera -More- ……
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3/14/2017
Helping clients safeguard their money when it comes to estate planning is one way advisers can set themselves apart, writes a -More- ……
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3/10/2017
Did you know that as an FPA member, you could save up to $60,000 over three years by taking advantage of special offers and d……
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3/10/2017
FPA Annual Retreat 2017 | April 24-27 | “Elder Abuse Prevention.” The daughter of radio personality Casey Kasem experienced f……
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In an effort to gain access to inside information, cybercriminals are posing as Securities and Exchange Commission officials -More- ……
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3/10/2017
A survey by Investopedia finds a majority of respondents who participate in a 401(k) or 403(b) plan think they are falling sh -More- ……
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3/10/2017
Social media strategies such as weekly “Tweetchat” sessions are invaluable in attracting a steady stream of unsolicited new c -More- ……
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3/10/2017
A book by investment expert Chris White says advisers can establish a stronger client relationship by understanding the clien -More- ……
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3/10/2017
Critics and backers of the US Labor Department’s fiduciary rule are flooding the agency with comments about a proposal to pos -More- ……
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3/10/2017
The advent of texting and online communication means clients increasingly demand faster, well-informed responses from adviser -More- ……
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3/10/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has imposed a non-essential travel ban and a hiring freeze as it prepares for budget c -More- ……
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3/10/2017
Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, has represented many high-profi -More- ……
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3/07/2017
FPA Annual Retreat 2017 | April 24-27 | “The Way it Was is Not the Way it is, and Your Experience Could Be Your Worst Enemy!”……
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3/07/2017
A delay to implementation of the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule might extend beyond a proposal of June 9. -More- ……
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3/07/2017
Advisers who don’t keep pace with changing technology might find themselves at a disadvantage as their systems become increas -More- ……
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3/07/2017
Within the financial sector, companies working on distributed ledgers are increasingly turning away from blockchain and other -More- ……
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3/07/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission introduced a measure that requires companies to insert hyperlinks into their financial -More- ……
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3/07/2017
Popular catchphrases in the financial advisory industry include “client satisfaction” and “client engagement,” but consultant -More- ……
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3/07/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission is giving heightened attention to fiduciary duty and investor protection in exams of i -More- ……
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3/07/2017
A WalletHub survey of more than 2,500 cities assesses residents’ money-management skills, using metrics such as credit scores -More- ……
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3/07/2017
The White House’s resolve to dismantle the Dodd-Frank Act appears to be wavering, with President Donald Trump not mentioning -More- ……
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3/07/2017
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has indicated in a speech that the Federal Open Market Committee is likely to increase int -More- ……
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3/07/2017
An inevitable “death boom” in the wake of the baby boom means many advisers will be forced to deal with clients who are griev -More- ……
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3/03/2017
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin aims to push tax reform through Congress before the August recess, despite an aggressive le -More- ……
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3/03/2017
The Labor Department has proposed postponing implementation of its fiduciary rule from April to June in anticipation of repea -More- ……
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3/03/2017
The Dow Jones industrial average has continued its monthslong rally, surging past a high of 21,000 and recording its fastest -More- ……
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3/03/2017
It takes time to develop a strong adviser-client relationship, and this applies to digital marketing strategies, too. -More- ……
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3/03/2017
The number of people ages 50 to 64 who are paying back Parent Plus loans for their children’s college education doubled from -More- ……
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3/03/2017
It has been estimated that millennials, who are 19 to 35 years old and who are the largest generation in US history, will con -More- ……
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3/03/2017
Good planning and a clear strategy are key to making your practice a success, writes Daniel Finley, president of Advisor Solu -More- ……
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3/03/2017
The US Treasury might have to start using “emergency” measures after March 15 to ensure the country can keep paying its bills -More- ……
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2/28/2017
From original research and conferences to the Journal of Financial Planning to outstanding networking, 2016 was a year full o……
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2/28/2017
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2/28/2017
More than two-thirds of workers who have access to 401(k)s and similar retirement savings plans don’t use them, the Census Bu -More- ……
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2/28/2017
Mergers and acquisitions involving registered investment advisers reached a record $1.7 billion in the fourth quarter, with a -More- ……
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2/28/2017
More than half of advisers specialize in client niches, according to a survey by CEG Worldwide. -More- ……
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2/28/2017
A George Washington University survey found more than 70% of millennials have at least one long-term loan, while 23% of those -More- ……
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2/28/2017
Financial industry organizations have appealed a ruling by US District Judge Barbara Lynn that upholds the legality of the La -More- ……
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2/28/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission should let ordinary investors buy unregistered securities, said acting Chairman Michae -More- ……
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2/28/2017
Janet Yellen, head of the Federal Reserve, received a letter from Rep. -More- ……
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2/28/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published guidance for robo-advisers, emphasizing disclosure and client-communicat -More- ……
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2/28/2017
Rollback of the Dodd-Frank Act, expected to be an immediate action of the Trump administration, is becoming a lesser priority -More- ……
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2/24/2017
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2/24/2017
Oranj’s digital platform can help you help your clients get the information they need, when they need it, with a set of centr……
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2/24/2017
Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act might lead to the creation of a tax-advantaged Roth health savings accou -More- ……
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2/24/2017
The boundary between human and digital advisers is dissolving as more digital firms hire live advisers and as advisers increa -More- ……
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2/24/2017
Clear client communication is critical in times like these, when markets are uncertain, writes Gary Manguso, vice president o -More- ……
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2/24/2017
Policymakers are moving swiftly in the direction of raising interest rates again, minutes of the Federal Open Market Committe -More- ……
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2/24/2017
With rules for intrastate crowdfunding set to take effect in April, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the North Amer -More- ……
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2/24/2017
US District Judge Susan Richard Nelson refused to grant a motion by the Justice Department to stay a lawsuit by Thrivent Fina -More- ……
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2/24/2017
A voter survey by Morning Consult suggests that while many Americans remain unfamiliar with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin -More- ……
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2/24/2017
Having difficult, but necessary, discussions with clients is a skill all advisers should aim to master, writes G. -More- ……
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2/24/2017
A study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that older employees who continue working past the retirement age can help -More- ……
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2/21/2017
2/21/2017
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2/21/2017
Advisers say their biggest concern this year is dealing with volatility, according to a survey conducted for the Eaton Vance -More- ……
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2/21/2017
Household debt at the end of 2016 hit $12.58 trillion, just short of the record $12.68 trillion in 2008, according to the Fed -More- ……
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2/21/2017
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, declared his intention to dismantle the Consumer Financi -More- ……
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2/21/2017
US District Judge Daniel Crabtree in Kansas has issued a summary judgment upholding the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule, re -More- ……
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2/21/2017
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is scheduled in May to reconsider a case concerning the Securiti -More- ……
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2/21/2017
Advisers are under pressure to compete with technology and must provide more than traditional asset management, writes IHT We -More- ……
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2/21/2017
Social media platforms are important marketing tools for advisers, and they are delivering results. -More- ……
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2/21/2017
Some retirement savers are not happy with the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule, saying they don’t want the government to reg -More- ……
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2/17/2017
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2/17/2017
If you are looking for a top-notch, intensive client-centered financial planning training experience, you now have more oppor……
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2/17/2017
Retirees who turn 62 this year will have to wait until two months after their 66th birthday to begin collecting full Social S -More- ……
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2/17/2017
Although the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule faces an uncertain future under the Trump administration, many of the technolo -More- ……
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2/17/2017
The House approved two resolutions to rescind Labor Department rules aimed at smoothing the path for city and state governmen -More- ……
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2/17/2017
Several retirement plans are available to small businesses, and entrepreneurs should start by figuring out who they want to c -More- ……
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2/17/2017
An executive order from President Donald Trump restricts the issuance of new federal agency regulations, which has prompted t -More- ……
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Interest-rate hikes are essential to keeping the US economy healthy and on track, regardless of what taxation and spending po -More- ……
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Newspaper articles can serve as a solid gauge of consumer sentiment and the business cycle, research by the Federal Reserve B -More- ……
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2/14/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission is likely to change its mission as the Trump administration advocates deregulation, se -More- ……
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2/14/2017
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Hoover Institution fellow and former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, a Republican, is seen as a potential successor to -More- ……
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2/14/2017
Demand for professional financial guidance is increasing, but the number of new financial advisers in the industry isn’t keep -More- ……
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2/14/2017
Fannie Mae general counsel Brian Brooks, who previously represented some of treasury secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin’s IndyM -More- ……
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2/14/2017
The US Department of Labor has filed for a 180-day delay of the April 10 implementation of its fiduciary rule and for a publi -More- ……
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2/14/2017
Two-thirds of adviser firms spend two hours or less per year on training to counter the threat of cyberattacks, a 2016 survey -More- ……
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2/14/2017
The Senate has confirmed former Wall Street executive Steven Mnuchin to be treasury secretary by a 53-47 vote, one of the nar -More- ……
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Roughly a quarter of retirement-age men and women experience a decline in their finances after divorce, according to a survey -More- ……
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Daniel Tarullo, a Federal Reserve governor who played a key role in the overhaul of bank regulation after the global financia -More- ……
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Gary Cohn, who resigned as president of Goldman Sachs to work for the Trump administration, is emerging as a powerful voice o -More- ……
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Register to attend a free, virtual media training led by Ben Lewis, FPA Director of Public Relations, on Feb….
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2/10/2017
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2/10/2017
US public pension funds are scaling back expectations for their investments’ expected return rates in the short term. -More- ……
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2/10/2017
Offering flexible work options that address hours and physical locations may be one way to help keep talent at your firm, wri -More- ……
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2/10/2017
US District Judge Barbara Lynn has issued a summary judgment that upholds the legality of the Labor Department’s fiduciary ru -More- ……
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2/10/2017
Rules aimed at preventing another Bernie Madoff-level scheme can cause problems for advisers who have client account informat -More- ……
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2/10/2017
AARP predicts the retirement-funding crisis will be felt in earnest in about a decade. -More- ……
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2/10/2017
Two bills introduced in the House seek to block Labor Department rules aimed at smoothing the path for state and city governm -More- ……
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Self-employed workers are increasing rapidly, but only 29% of sole proprietors are regular savers, according to a study by th -More- ……
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Andrew Puzder, President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, is now scheduled for a confirmation hearing Thursday. -More- ……
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2/10/2017
Americans will have to start saving more to reach their retirement goals as a result of increased longevity, lower expected i -More- ……
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2/07/2017
Apply now for a scholarship to attend the 2017 FPA NexGen Gathering, being held at North Central College in Naperville, IL, J……
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2/07/2017
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2/07/2017
President Donald Trump has ordered the Labor Department to review its fiduciary rule, but the mandate has left the industry u -More- ……
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2/07/2017
The advent of robo advice and digital investments is changing the world of finance, but human guidance is still necessary, wr -More- ……
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2/07/2017
Several trends will affect the way advisers conduct business in the coming year, Jefferson National CEO Mitchell Caplan write -More- ……
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2/07/2017
Political shifts can lead to financial market volatility that affects your clients, attorney Sandra Swirski writes. -More- ……
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2/07/2017
The Trump administration has issued many executive orders but no concrete proposals to address retirement issues. -More- ……
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2/07/2017
Federal Reserve officials are taking a close look at commercial real estate as an area of the economy vulnerable to developin -More- ……
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Barry Ritholz writes that, since the financial crisis, there has been a revolution in the way smaller retail investors partic -More- ……
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A civil lawsuit has been filed against Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin concerning his tenure as co-chairman of the -More- ……
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Smart-beta exchange-traded funds — which seek to improve returns by tracking value, volatility or other factors rather than -More- ……
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From original research and conferences to the Journal of Financial Planning to outstanding networking, 2016 was a year full o……
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John Kenneth Galbraith, economist and diplomat……
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House Republicans intend to introduce in mid-February the latest version of Rep. -More- ……
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Industry observers say a lack of commissioners at the Securities and Exchange Commission could slow regulation and enforcemen -More- ……
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Many people want to work with a cross between a robo-adviser and a human being when it comes to financial advice, a survey by -More- ……
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Craig Faulkner, FMG Suite’s CEO, has analyzed some of the reasons potential clients may lose interest in what the adviser has -More- ……
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Even the richest Americans aren’t getting professional help and creating plans to pass wealth on to the next generation, acco -More- ……
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Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved President Donald Trump’s nomination of Steven Mnuchin -More- ……
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Marc Wyatt, head of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s examination division, will step down in February. -More- ……
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Many advisers help their clients support charities by creating donor-advised funds, for tax-mitigation purposes as well as al -More- ……
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The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to put rate hikes on the back burner while it monitors how Trump administration polic -More- ……
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An Investment Company Institute survey found that concerns about the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule don’t seem to be hinde -More- ……
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1/31/2017
Labor secretary nominee Andrew Puzder, whose confirmation hearing has been pushed back repeatedly, seems an unlikely choice t -More- ……
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Too much flexibility is available in 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts in terms of requirements for contributing and -More- ……
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Documents uncovered by The Columbus Dispatch show Steven Mnuchin, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, li -More- ……
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The Labor Department’s fiduciary rule has created a move toward greater transparency from advisers, writes Bob Litle of Fidel -More- ……
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Francis McAleer Jr., an expert on retirement solutions, has written a guide for financial advisers to help prepare clients fo -More- ……
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Many firms focus on older, wealthier clients, but adviser Pamela Capalad thinks valuable services can be rendered to people i -More- ……
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Some retirement advisers think the Trump administration’s expected income tax cuts will provide an opportunity to talk to the -More- ……
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1/31/2017
Financial-technology startup Starburst Labs is developing apps that let customers find and select suitable advisers and let a -More- ……
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1/27/2017
The possible advent of new fiduciary rules, combined with the proliferation of low-cost investment options and free online ad -More- ……
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1/27/2017
The Better Business Bureau warns of a new scam targeting small businesses that use the accounting software QuickBooks. -More- ……
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1/27/2017
Nearly 8 in 10 US consumers are receptive to getting financial advice from such big-name internet companies as Amazon, Apple, -More- ……
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Financial professionals are discussing ways in which the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule might be blocked from implement -More- ……
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1/27/2017
Robert Cook, the new chief executive officer of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, said that he is troubled by what -More- ……
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1/27/2017
Steven Mnuchin, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Treasury Department, says that if he is confirmed for the post h -More- ……
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1/27/2017
The burden on Medicaid is likely to be lower in states with individual retirement account programs for workers whose employer -More- ……
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1/27/2017
The confirmation hearing for labor secretary nominee Andrew Puzder, which had been delayed until next week, has been pushed b -More- ……
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1/27/2017
New York Stock Exchange Group, pending regulatory approval, plans to introduce a “speed bump” in its NYSE MKT for small and m -More- ……
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Lobbyists representing the financial sector said they expect President Donald Trump to move quickly to postpone the effective -More- ……
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1/24/2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission is not likely to take any major action in the foreseeable future because a confirmatio -More- ……
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1/24/2017
Andrew Puzder, President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, will have his confirmation hearing Feb. 2. -More- ……
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1/24/2017
The growth of the so-called gig economy is beginning to create new opportunities for retirement savings, as in the partnershi -More- ……
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