As September draws to a close, weve rounded up the most popular stories of the month. Dont miss the top five:
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One of the biggest value adds advisors can provide is being able to pick up on warning signs that a client's family business may be in trouble. Here are six to look out for.
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Despite the rule of thumb to delay as long as possible, in some instances it makes sense for clients to start collecting their Social Security benefits before they reach full retirement age.
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The CFP Boards strategy of punishing some certificate holders over compensation disclosure issues in what critics charge is an arbitrary manner threatens the future of the CFP designation, according to one of the early leaders of the board who also chaired its disciplinary commission.
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As regulatory scrutiny of plans increases, advisors are in the sweet spot to capture new business.
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If you have clients who are struggling with the regular investment goals youve designed for them, and just cant seem to understand where the problem might lie, it could be time to ask this question.