America's fertility rate is at an all-time low, and the cost of treatment is climbing. Financial advisors discussed how to plan, both financially and emotionally, for the cost of becoming parents.
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Even though RIAs reached a record size in four important metrics, experts say equity values are masking weaknesses in their organic growth.
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It is important to be committed to the work you do, but according to these five advisors, going about your daily life can also result in landing clients.
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A strategic partnership between the wealth management platform and Callan Family Office aims to build better software for advisors working with complex clients.
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Findings from iterations of Financial Planning's Financial Advisory Confidence Outlook show which assets have stood the test of time.
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One-third of financial advisors say balancing personalization with growth is the hardest trade-off for them to manage. Doing so successfully means making hard choices about what's most important for clients and the business.
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Less than a third of firms have a formal, documented plan in place, according to this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook survey. Experts say this is a dangerous state of affairs.
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Political instability and other pressures are feeding some clients' portfolio fears, advisors say in this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook.
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Allowing clients to surrender or lapse life insurance policies before gauging value on the secondary market amounts to a fiduciary fail, argues Cole Hallman of Citizens Life Group.
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Evaluating private equity performance is notoriously difficult due to lack of transparency. Asking these 3 questions makes it easier for financial advisors.
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The Trump administration's push for alternative investments in 401(k)s steamrolls ERISA law, argues Knut Rostad.
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Experts say that there are pitfalls, rules and procedures that departing financial advisors should know. Problem is, too many act first and consult lawyers later.
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LPL Financial aimed to keep 90% of Commonwealth's client assets. But advisor departures have ticked upward.
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Richard Lavina is co-founder and CEO of Taxfyle. He is a CPA and a member of the IRS electronic tax administration advisory committee (ETAAC). He began his career at PwC.
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