Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
3 Steps to Speed Up Your Client Response Time
By Angie HerbersClients used to expect a response within 24 hours, but that window has shortened dramatically.
October 05, 2022
5 Things Advisors Get Wrong About Childfree ClientsFinancial advisors often unintentionally offend these clients, says Childfree Wealth founder Jay Zigmont.
October 04, 2022
Merrill Debuts Tool to Help Investors Find AdvisorsMerrill Advisor Match helps people find advisors who best fit their needs and preferences.
October 04, 2022
How Raymond James Wants to Help Advisors Up Their HNW GameAbout 50 advisors are enrolled in the initial six-month program, says Private Client Group President Scott Curtis.
October 04, 2022
4 Uncomfortable Facts About Early Retirement That Clients Need to HearThough unexpected late-career terminations are disruptive, with the right planning, they don't have to be catastrophic.
October 04, 2022
Morgan Stanley to Combine Robo Offerings Within E-Trade BrandThe wirehouse's announcement came only a week after Fidelity made a similar move.
October 04, 2022
What the Portability Tax Change Means for HNW ClientsIf used properly, the estate and gift tax exemption can provide flexibility and simplicity for both advisors and their wealthy clients.
October 04, 2022
4% Rule Is Based on Faulty Assumptions, New Paper ArguesThe actual safe withdrawal rate is much lower, the researchers say; advisors caution against relying on rules of thumb.