More financial advisers are likely to offer exchange-traded funds now that
“It’s difficult to make that transition to an ETF with a transaction fee from a mutual fund with no transaction fee,” Tom Lydon, founder of
Currently,
SEC data compiled by Paithos Research suggests that the massive growth of RIAs looks much different when compared to their small net new clients.
By coordinating with a client's other financial professionals, such as lawyers and accountants, financial advisors have the potential to deliver even more value.
Summer meetings might pose a scheduling challenge, but financial advisors could help clients avoid costly mistakes by guiding them away from the common bias in a midyear meeting.
Industry lawyers and recruiters share the key steps bank-based advisors can take to avoid litigation or lower legal exposure when moving clients to a new firm.
The Swiss banking giant sees its net new assets fall off again, largely owing to tax withdrawals, CEO Sergio Ermotti said. But ongoing advisor departures are also a culprit.
Advisors share the types of financial infidelity and secrecy they have seen in couples, and how they approached the money misbehavior.
