Holistic financial planning

Kitces: A warning for aspiring advisors

Many want to work as holistic planners, but common, entry-level jobs can easily lead to dead ends.

Holistic financial planning Michael Kitces August 17

Holistic financial planning Michael Kitces August 17
Kitces: Advisor benchmarks are essential — and flawed

Whether measuring performance against the market or a client’s own goals, the industry needs accountability.

Retirement readiness Michael Kitces July 20

Retirement readiness Michael Kitces July 20
Are your clients getting an optimum experience?

Helping clients navigate life choices is critical for differentiation.

Client communications Charles Paikert June 22

Client communications Charles Paikert June 22
The retirement planning pyramid

This interactive tool challenges conventional wisdom about planning for retirement and offers a smart and streamlined way to plan for your future.

Retirement planning Chelsea Emery May 30

Retirement planning Chelsea Emery May 30
Voices Client View: Why I hired a much younger advisor

John D. Anderson
Managing Director SEI Advisor Network

For most of his life, this finance veteran was a DIY investor. Here’s how a millennial advisor persuaded him to change his ways.

Client communications May 29

Client communications May 29
Voices Why your firm needs to hire more women advisors

Samantha O'Neil
Head of Marketing Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions

Aside from filling an obvious gender gap, new evidence is emerging about the reasons why firms should promote diversity.

Gender issues May 8

Gender issues May 8
Why 460 financial planners meditated together

An FPA conference's keynote session began with Tai chi and classical music.

Client relations Andrew Welsch April 25

Client relations Andrew Welsch April 25
Voices Legacy building: Are advisors up to the task?

Dave Grant
Founder and planner Retirement Matters

Many clients want to leave an impact after they’re gone but don’t know how to go about it. Here’s how to approach the uncomfortable conversations.

Client communications April 3

Client communications April 3
Voices Why CPAs should become CFPs before calling themselves ‘planners’

Kevin Keller
CEO CFP Board

"Simply calling yourself a financial planner does not make you one," argues CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller.

CPAs March 7

CPAs March 7
Are more CFPs women? Depends on how you look at it

While the ranks of women who hold the certification surged, they still make up only 23% of the pool.

CFPs Kenneth Corbin January 8

CFPs Kenneth Corbin January 8

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