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Loose monetary policy and huge stimulus injections have some investors questioning the validity of traditional long-term approaches.

As some firms closed their doors, the regional BD saw a selling point for new recruits and existing FAs in a different approach.

Far from commoditized, digital advisors' performance varies widely, according to new research.

“Financial advisors typically don’t speak athletes’ language, so athletes and entertainers gravitate toward those people who do,” said former Chicago Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye.

The hurdles faced by Black professionals who break into the financial services belie the notion that their small numbers at the industry’s top ranks are a pipeline problem.

Existing regulations that protect investors and deliver clarity to the industry must be preserved by the incoming administration, writes Financial Services Institute CEO Dale Brown.

Disclosing such information is rare in wealth management, but long overdue, says Andy Sieg.

For some, estimated tax payments are a non-issue. Others may earn all of their income from sources that don’t withhold amounts for federal income taxes.

Necessary new approaches include better cultural understanding, more flexibility for new entrants and more outreach, advisors and executives say.

Two women employees at the firm’s Newport Beach, California office say they were demoted after reporting instances of bias and harassment.