Fremont Funds of San Francisco has decided to waive its $2,000 minimum for taxable accounts and $1,000 minimum for retirement accounts for the Fremont U.S. Small-Cap Fund. The company said it was granting the waiver, through September 30, so that investors seeking to diversify their portfolios would have greater access to one of the top performing funds in the U.S. small-cap sector. The fund returned 10.82 percent in 1998, according to Lipper.
Women pursuing career milestones like opening their own RIAs could fall into traps based on those comparisons — or use them as inspiration and research.
A survey found that a majority of investors disagreed with requiring scaling back to semiannual reporting for public companies.
Negotiating with hospitals, investing in HSAs early, and having a plan for emergencies are all ways experts said advisors can help clients navigate the complicated health care landscape when clients are in debt.
Clients can maximize profits by paying the tax bill outside of the conversion — and more reminders for advisors before they guide clients through Roth conversions.
Whether thinking about an RICP, RMA, CPRC, CRPC or another retirement credential, experts say it's important for financial advisors to consider the needs of clients and prospects and their current level of specialization.
Future advisors, who are a hot commodity for an industry facing a talent shortage, want face time, mentorship and to work for firms that align with their values.
