Client communications

Worries about the proliferation of new funds were high at the first Bogleheads conference without the company’s former leader.

The country’s biggest RIA has already lost nearly $1 billion after its founder made inappropriate comments.

Anthony Guadagnino allegedly solicited at least 10 clients after his departure from the retail brokerage.

Who guards the guardians? Regulators, yes, but as CFPs we must also police ourselves

CFPs aren’t excused from acting as fiduciaries — even if they work at a firm that requires them to recommend proprietary funds.

“I do not meet anyone in person and that's intentional,” says one financial advisor.

Someone with a long-term investing horizon is generally not helped by bailing out of a well-diversified, multi-asset portfolio. Here are some options for them, and some talking points for you.

Working with caregivers, an advisor learned valuable lessons.

Buyers and sellers both can benefit from a formula based on the future performance of the business, rather than a metric of current performance.

“If retention is an important factor for an employer, financial wellness is quite worth the investment,” one benefits consultant says.

Their answers to these queries reveal unconscious beliefs that undermine their planning — and yours.

When the going gets stressful, the stressed can go AWOL, leaving the advisor in limbo.

Deciding what does or doesn’t constitute a “material change” can be a tough call.

Can more education boost the popularity of these funds?

Alternative compensation structures may provide more consumer protection, and drive higher client satisfaction.

Sounds simple in theory, but when it comes to naming an RIA there are plenty of options to consider.

Barriers to adoption for RIAs include security concerns and fear of increased client anxiety.

Medicare, longevity, medical expenses — these are some of the most pressing issues facing clients.

From surcharge brackets to prescription drug plans, advisors need to understand how Medicare works.