Client communications

Planners have a natural incentive to be narrow-minded when it comes to investment opportunities. Sometimes it’s better to look for reasons to selectively say yes.

Instead of thinking about fiduciary purely as an obligation or regulation, advisors should envision it as something much bigger: a way of life.

A new survey finds that investors prize full and upfront disclosures about fees and conflicts of interest, but advisors fall short.

The claims come after internal struggles at the chapter left the boardroom “untenable,” the association says.

Millennials, Gen X, older workers and current retirees should all think about Social Security slightly differently in crafting their retirement plans.

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.

Only 17 states permit these trusts, which can play an important role in planning for income taxes and estate taxes.

LifeYield makes it proprietary Taxficient Score available to individual advisors.

Technology is rapidly changing many, but not all aspects of the business.