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Gary Shilling: 5 Warning Signs Deflation Is Coming

Bernice Napach |February 16, 2019

The economist and asset manager says the slowing global economy is heading toward a period of deflation and likely recession.
Commentary

4 Ways to Make Culture Count for Independent Advisors

Erinn Ford |February 15, 2019

"Culture" is a term often thrown around today, but what does it mean, and what do firms need to do to harness it?
News

NY Best-Interest Reg for BDs Selling Annuities Is Coming

Melanie Waddell |February 15, 2019

Eversheds Sutherland attorneys alert BDs about the need to prep for the rule, which takes effect in August.

News

Logan Capital Acquires Dividend Growth Strategies: Portfolio Products

Emily Zulz | February 16, 2019

Also, Solactive launched a new line of ESG benchmark indices.
News

House Bills Could Set Federal Short-Term Health Disclosure Standards

Allison Bell | February 15, 2019

H.R. 1143 would require issuers to offer consumers a detailed list of warnings.
News

The Long and the Short of It: New Direxion ETFs Help Investors Amplify Their Bets

Emily Zulz | February 15, 2019

Direxion’s new "relative weight" ETFs invest in stocks on the upside and short stocks on the downside.
News

This Is Your Clients' Top Retirement Planning Fear, According to CPAs

Michael S. Fischer | February 15, 2019

Clients can use these five tips to increase their retirement confidence.
News

Why the Commonwealth-MassMutual Tie-Up Is a 'Big Deal'

Janet Levaux | February 15, 2019

“All companies have to think of themselves as technology companies now,” a Commonwealth tech exec says.
News

Health Insurance Sales Reps Outearn Specialty Products Reps

Allison Bell | February 15, 2019

Here are some treasures from a new BDO compensation report.
News

What Are Medicare Advantage Plans' New Mini LTC Benefits Really Like?

Allison Bell | February 15, 2019

Actuaries found that efforts to help caregivers are already popular. Wandering support services might be a benefit to watch.
News

Record Grant-Making at Fidelity Charitable, National Philanthropic Trust

Michael S. Fischer | February 15, 2019

Last year, Fidelity Charitable made some 1.3 million donor-recommended grants, totaling more than $5.2 billion.
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10 Hot Investment Themes for 2019: Raymond James

Michael S. Fischer | February 15, 2019

Larry Adam, CIO for the firm’s private client group, looks at the economy and global asset classes.
News

China Will Win Trade War With US: Invesco's Hooper

Bernice Napach | February 15, 2019

Invesco's chief global strategist explains that China's undemocratic government "can play the long game."

Instant Insights / Top Women in WealthTech

Behind the Screen: 16 Top Women in WealthTech

By Janet Levaux |January 31, 2019

Investment Advisor proudly presents its inaugural list of the most influential female financial professionals in the field of technology.

Women in WealthTech: Danielle ‘Dani’ Fava of TD Ameritrade Institutional

Women in WealthTech: Neesha Hathi of Charles Schwab

Women in WealthTech: Cheryl Nash of Fiserv Investment Services

Women in WealthTech: Tricia Rothschild of Morningstar

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Resources

Preparing Clients for Any Market Scenario -- An Advisor's Guide to Market Movement Strategies

From FTJ | FundChoice

You need a way to effectively manage client expectations, especially when the market makes erratic swings. Answers to three key questions will give you a great place to start.

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Win More Clients with Tax-Intelligent Trading and Rebalancing

From Orion Advisor Services

Winning & retaining clients in today’s landscape requires you to have the ability to customize portfolios to their individual needs.

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Modifying Investor Behavior: How Advisors Can Protect Clients From Their Worst Instincts

From American Portfolios

Get three key strategies to help keep clients from harming their own financial futures.

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Responding to an Altered Tax Landscape

From American Portfolios

The tax reform bill passed at the end of 2017 means big changes. Learn the ins-and-outs from this comprehensive guide to help your clients navigate the changes.

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The Future of Advisory Fees: How Competition is Changing the Way RIAs Bill for Services

From Orion Advisor Services

Don’t be caught unaware by unexpected fee compression. Learn how to prepare for trouble before it shows up.

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Selling Your Practice: Determining the Value of Your Practice, Increasing its Value and Putting a Plan in Place

From American Portfolios

Don’t leave your clients and employees high and dry-- start planning for the future of your practice now.

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5 Signs You're Using Outdated Advisor Tools

From Orion Advisor Services

Staying with the outdated technology tools you already have may seem easier, but the costs of being left behind could soon add up.

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Solving the Financial Documentation Compliance Challenge

From Nuance Communications

It’s not glamorous, but financial documentation is essential. Discover how you can improve your process and provide personalization for clients.

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How Firm HR and Finance Teams Can Leverage Data for Mutual Success

From Workday, Inc.

Learn how your firm can achieve bigger and better goals by melding your data into one seamless flow of information.

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5 Ways to Make Your Financial Advice Irreplaceable

From Cetera Financial Group

Use these tips to effectively show your value and increase the stickiness of your client relationships.

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The Financial Advisor's Guide to Compliant IM and Collaboration

From Smarsh

Instant messenger makes it easier to communicate, but also runs the risk of violating regulations if you’re not careful. Learn how to connect, yet still remain compliant.

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The Field Guide to Recordkeeping Worst Practices

From Smarsh

It’s easier to just close your eyes to the risks modern technologies can create, but you must not let your firm continue to follow risky routines.

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Guide to Compliant Productivity: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too in a Post-Email World

From Smarsh

You can remain compliant while still taking advantage of modern tech tools to help you be more productive. Find out how!

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Why Compliance Officers Should Say 'Yes' To Text

From Smarsh

The new generation of clients and employees want to communicate through text messaging. Learn how your firm can make changes to accommodate this preference.

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Your High-Net-Worth Client Strategy: It's what they want, not what you know

From SEI

High-net-worth clients expect exceptional service in all facets of their lives.

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Charting your own course: 5 business models for the modern RIA

From Schwab Advisor Services

Advisors are choosing the independent RIA model now more than ever. Discover 5 different paths you can take to independence.

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Fees at a Crossroads Revisited: 6 Steps to Help Financial Advisors Close the Fee vs. Value Perception Gap

From SEI

Interested in learning why it may be time to look beyond the traditional AUM model to keep up with evolving trends?

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3 Factors in Finding Fixed Income Opportunities

From Cavanal Hill Funds

Find out how to help your clients best navigate investing in fixed income funds to boost their portfolios.

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Modifying Investor Behavior: How Advisors Can Protect Clients From Their Worst Instincts

From American Portfolios

Get three key strategies to help keep clients from harming their own financial futures.

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The RIA Roadmap: Your Essential Guide to Making the Transition

From Schwab Advisor Services

Are you ready to go independent? Thousands of advisors have made the transition. Learn how with this guide.

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Selling Your Practice: Determining the Value of Your Practice, Increasing its Value and Putting a Plan in Place

From American Portfolios

Don’t leave your clients and employees high and dry-- start planning for the future of your practice now.

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Responding to an Altered Tax Landscape

From American Portfolios

The tax reform bill passed at the end of 2017 means big changes. Learn the ins-and-outs from this comprehensive guide to help your clients navigate the changes.

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Exploring Independence: An Overview of the Registered Investment Advisor Model

From Schwab Advisor Services

Why more advisors are choosing to become RIAs

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