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"The trend is moving toward fee-based planning and removing commissions from the equation," says Artisan Advisor's Tim Smith.
July 28Elite Advisor Consulting -
While the value of broad diversification becomes evident over 15 to 20 years, its virtues will often be noticeable even over shorter time frames.
July 12 -
New research shows which vendors advisers prefer — and why.
July 7 -
Buybacks are good for company execs. But are they good for portfolios?
July 7 -
FIAs may generate upside with limited downside, a package that appeals to some advisers and clients — as long as some hurdles can be cleared.
July 5 -
"We always tell our client base that the potential opportunity is plentiful, but like every asset class, there is no guaranteed profit," says RBC adviser George Kursar.
July 5 -
"Gold and silver have already come a long way, so perhaps it's not surprising to see them pull back a little," one analyst says.
July 5 -
Just about everyone in financial services wants to offer these retirement planning advice to wealthier boomers, but this firm rises to the top, says Tech Tools' columnist Joel Bruckenstein.
June 28 -
Whether clients are making 529 plan distributions, a direct tuition payment or an in-kind gift, for grandparents, timing is everything.
June 20 -
Gen Y clients want advisers to build portfolios with both social and financial returns, according to two recent studies.
June 14