"Its important that investors understand what this new legislation can mean for their long-term financial health and outlook," said Randy Merk, executive vice president and president of Charles Schwab Investment Management. "Lowering the tax rate on dividends will make stock ownership more meaningful than merely hoping the share price of a stock climbs higher."
The Trump DOL has said it "has no current plans" for further rulemaking, but that contradicts its own notice of potential regulation last year.
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Most financial advisors and their clients are well aware of the in-progress great wealth transfer. But they also admit they're not ready for it.
The LPL–Commonwealth megadeal set off a two-sided scramble. As LPL fought to retain advisors and assets, rivals raced to poach both.
Andy Leung's targeted approach to finding clients on LinkedIn is bringing in warm and even hot prospects at high rates as he builds his niche.
A proposed Labor Department rule could ease the path for alternative investments in 401(k)s, but advisors may face new due diligence and communication challenges.
