Wall Street Should Put All Clients First
By Barry RitholtzThe fiduciary rule shouldn't apply just to retirement accounts; it should apply to all investment accounts, no matter the size and type.
March 01, 2017
Portfolio Management System Is Advisors’ Most Critical Data ToolThe portfolio management system is one of the most important daily tools of any operations staff in an asset management firm.
March 01, 2017
What to expect from nonqualified deferred compensation plan supportSuccessful advisors today look to leverage sales and technical expertise when adding deferred compensation solutions to their practices.
March 01, 2017
The Goldilocks Theory of FintechRemember the Goldilocks fable? The infamous invader came across porridge that was too hot, porridge that was too cold, and porridge that was just right.
February 28, 2017
The ‘Death Tax’ Deserves to LiveThe much-maligned estate tax is far better than its detractors claim and should be restored to its 1980s levels.
February 28, 2017
The Problem With Client ‘Satisfaction’ and ‘Engagement’When assessing how satisfied or engaged another person (or client) is in a relationship, that persons actions, not words, say it all.
February 28, 2017
Insights from a seasoned long-term care insurance agentThis is Part Two of the ShiftShapers Podcast Series featuring LTCI expert Bill Dyess. Here, the insurance industry veteran talks hybrid product suitability, inflation riders and more.
February 28, 2017
How to Determine Clients’ True Risk ToleranceRisk tolerance is a much more complex and deeply nuanced concept than many advisors know.
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