Arguments continue over DOL’s fiduciary proposal
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPSome statements highlight the potential for a negative impact on advisors & insurers that sell annuities to retirement plans.
July 30, 2015
Court Rules There’s No 180-Day Limit on SEC InvestigationsAn appellate court has agreed with the SECs self-serving interpretation that Dodd-Frank's 180-day Wells notice limit was not an enforceable limit at all.
July 30, 2015
Robo-Advisors: 3 Signs You’re at Risk; 3 Ways to RespondThe parallels between the dot-com craze and todays robo-advisors are many. We debunk claims, list which advisors are vulnerable and remind you of your advantages.
July 29, 2015
The Case for Charging Both AUM and Flat FeesRather than an either/or solution, Deborah Fox's "AUM plus fees for specific services" model provides value to clients while smoothing the advisory firm's revenue stream.
July 28, 2015
3 ways to use consumer review sites to stand outInstead of using social media and asking for referrals, why not do both at the same time?
July 28, 2015
Strategies to keep freebies from luring your clientsThis simple yet powerful technique will give advisors a competitive advantage over any technology platform.
July 28, 2015
Strategies to keep freebies from luring your clientsThis simple yet powerful technique will give advisors a competitive advantage over any technology platform.
July 28, 2015
Ritholtz: Stop Thinking About the Market as if It Were HumanThe language we use to describe market moves changes both our expectations and our behavior.
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