Assets in US index-based equity mutual funds and exchange-traded funds exceeded assets in active stock funds for the first time in August, after years of growth for passive investment. The shift represents a milestone for the financial industry. Bloomberg
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A survey from Practical Perspectives found 36% of financial advisors identify themselves as financial planners to current and prospective clients. The survey also showed 60% of advisors see finding new business as their biggest future challenge, and 48% said they need more support to boost business growth. InsuranceNewsNet Magazine online…
Specialization can help boost referrals, expert says Niches and mini-specializations can be “effective differentiation tools,” helping advisors “become more referable,” writes Michael Kitces of Pinnacle Advisory Group. Advisors who have a specialization can develop targeted marketing plans to reach their desired audience, he writes. Financial Planning online (9/10)
Financial advisors should consider the current volatile market climate when considering how often to communicate with clients and err on the side of overcommunicating, writes AssetMark’s Michael Kim. He notes that it’s important for advisors to consistently provide context for market fluctuations and personalize interactions. InvestmentNews (tiered subscription model) (8/6)
Welcome to the relaunch of our popular Self-Directed Power Lunch (SDPL) meetings. At our SDPL meeting on Tuesday April 24th 2018, co-host Leizer Gewirtzman, CPA ChSNC (Financial Advisor and Chartered Special Needs Consultant at Mass Mutual) did a superb job addressing questions related to financial planning for a family member…
Under the new tax law, the decision to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can no longer be reversed after Dec. 31, writes columnist Paul Brandus. He advises people who may be affected by this to talk to their advisor immediately. MarketWatch (12/27)
Through decades of work with advisors at all stages of their career, we’ve found a consistent theme among the success stories: The advisors who thrive don’t sell a product; they solve a problem for their customers. Just ask Eszylfie Taylor, who has used this philosophy to become a Million Dollar…
The NAIFA Board of Trustees has activated the NAIFA Hurricane Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to insurance and financial advisers affected by Hurricane Harvey's widespread destruction and flooding in Texas and Louisiana. NAIFA will allocate $10,000 to the fund. Make donations, and read more on the Advisor Today Blog.
People rarely think they will find themselves in need of urgent, long-term health care, but advisers should encourage their clients of any age to complete a health care power of attorney, writes Amy Florian. Florian lists three steps that are essential to the process. WealthManagement
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