Retirement plans that shift the approach away from the traditional can reap the rewards, according to experts in an EBRI webinar.
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Education loans accounted for 30% of installment debt for pre-retirees in the 55 to 64 age bracket, according to a LIMRA survey; Plus, 5 signs your clients rely too much on Social Security.
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Small investors will be forced to leave the brokerage firms, Ron Kruszewski says, adding that the plan will increase costs and reduce choices for the smallest investors."
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Children still like paper statements, but Mom and Dad's reliance on plastic has meant less loose change ending up in the piggy bank. Mobile banking is hot, but peer-to-peer payments are off to a bit of a slow start.
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In this month's FACO, we asked how much time advisors spent on their firm's brands, what their marketing objectives were and their main sources of new clients.
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Nearly two-thirds of advisors surveyed this month said that internal training programs or workshops were offered by their firms.
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Across the industry, financial advisors are anticipating a busy 2026. From consumer protection cuts to AI regulation, wealth management could look very different a year from now.
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Many advisors haven't yet begun putting together an exit plan. Experts say there are common features and defined timelines that can help make it work.
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The expansion of cryptocurrency, stablecoins and tokenized assets means more complexity at tax time, including a brand-new form to manage: 1099-DA.
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Women often evaluate financial decisions through the lens of community and relationships. Advisors who adapt their approach can improve retention and boost referral-driven growth.
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Long-term financial security isn't always served by capturing the biggest account assets. Here's how financial advisors can best serve divorcing clients.
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An increasingly popular form of lending enables financial advisors and their clients to offset capital gains and find other tax savings.
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An annual RIA compensation survey suggests that firms are paying a pretty penny for financial advisors — but reaping healthy profits.
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Shaun is a director at Kotter, a global consulting firm that helps organizations achieve faster and more sustainable results through change leadership. With more than 15 years of experience in this field, Shaun has led large-scale transformation initiatives for clients across technology, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and financial services industries, delivering measurable outcomes and lasting impact.
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More than half of millennials are working toward financial independence, not a traditional exit from the workplace.
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