Client Outreach
The latest news and advice about successful client communications, including the best methods and strategies for financial advisors.
Citigroup in Hot Water Again With SEC, NY Attorney General
By Melanie WaddellCitigroup Global Markets must pay the SEC a $15 million penalty for failing to supervise trades and repay New York customers for investment fee overcharges.
August 18, 2015
RIAs Are Least Dependent on Value-Add Support: SurveyThe fastest growing segment of the financial advisor market is also the segment least dependent on outside support from asset managers, insurance companies and BDs.
August 18, 2015
Financial Advisors Get ‘Horrible’ Grade From Working WomenWorking women give their advisors an average grade of 5 out of 10, according to a Family Wealth Advisors Council survey.
August 18, 2015
Servicemembers Favor Permanent, Not Temporary Life InsurancePermanent life insurance ownership among members of the military has increased seven points over the last year, according to First Command Financial Services.
August 18, 2015
Robo-Advisors Are Only the Beginning of a Bigger Digital ShiftRobo-advice is not a magic bullet for all clients, and its not the only digital solution advisors should consider, Jill Jacques of North Highland says.
August 17, 2015
Citigroup to Pay $180M for Defrauding Hedge Fund InvestorsSEC says that two Citigroup units failed to disclose very real risks in the funds, which collapsed in 2008, affecting 4,000 investors.
August 17, 2015
Morningstar: Jason Turner Helps Great Lakes Set ExpectationsChicago firm follows SRI principles to find good corporate actors that make good investments.
August 14, 2015
Americans More Optimistic About Their Finances, but Less PreparedIn Lincoln Financial's annual MOOD survey, 81% of Americans said they feel optimistic about their financial future today, a drastic improvement over four years ago. But perhaps because so many don't have an advisor, they feel unprepared for the future.