Winning the HNW Client: How a Holistic Tax and Investment Strategy Sets Advisors Apart
Key Takeaways 46% of HNW investors plan to change or add a wealth relationship in the next 12–24 months. Advisors who offer a consolidated, specialized...
Category: Investment Management
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Unlocking Career Satisfaction: A Guide for Financial Advisors
It’s been estimated the average person will spend 1/3 of their life at work. As a financial advisor, your career is not just a job; it's a significant part of your life. However, if you find yourself feeling dissatisfied or overwhelmed, it's essential to take a step back…
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Top 4 Portfolio Construction Challenges and How to Solve Them
Constructing a portfolio isn't a walk in the park—it's more like assembling a puzzle with a bunch of moving parts. You've got to juggle risk, returns, and individual investor goals while keeping an eye on market trends and potential opportunities. This can put a huge strain on an…
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Business Operations, Business Planning, Client Experience, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Growth, Investment Management, MarketingWhat Are You Reading? The Financial Advisor Book List
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of finance, staying ahead of the curve is paramount to financial advisor success. While it may be only anecdotally true, an old adage claims that “not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Generally, professional development can enhance critical thinking,…
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Due Diligence for Financial Advisors: A Comprehensive Guide
Clients want to rely on a financial advisor to make the best investment decisions for their future. As a financial advisor, the many options available can make it challenging to determine which products, services, and vendors best fit your clients' needs.
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Client Acquisition, Client Experience, Client Relationships, Clients, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Practice Management, Values-Driven Investing, Wealth ManagementThe Intersection of Investing and Faith
Though faith-based investing isn’t a new concept, many investors aren’t aware that they can align their investments with their religious values. For investors, designing an investment strategy that aligns with the principles and teachings of their religion and promotes positive change presents an enticing opportunity.
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Tax Tips in 2023: Capital Gains, Wash Rules & Tax-Loss Harvesting
Smart investing is about finding opportunities in all market environments. As stocks and bonds continue to face the roughest terrain since 2008, widespread losses in portfolio value are a reality for both investors and advisors alike. But rather than dwelling on the drops, now is the ideal time…
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Cash Solutions, Client Acquisition, Client Experience, Client Relationships, Clients, Financial Planning, HNW/UHNW, Investment Management, Market Insights, Market Volatility, Practice Management8 Lessons Learned From the 2008 Recession That Are Applicable Today
No two recessions are alike, yet many repercussions for employers, investors, and financial advisors are similar:
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Client Experience, Client Relationships, Clients, Investment Management, Market Insights, Market VolatilityCash Accounts and FDIC Insurance: What You Need to Know About High-Yield Savings and High Yield Cash
In light of recent developments in the banking sector, many people are understandably concerned about the safety of their cash balances. Particularly, of concern are large deposits beyond the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance limits. In this article, we’ll discuss what happened and a simple solution that…
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Client Experience, Client Relationships, Clients, Investment Management, Market Insights, Market VolatilityToughest Client Questions Answered by Leading Financial Advisors
Your clients may be worried about the value of their investments and the state of the economy, among other things. As an advisor, you can’t predict the future, but you can offer well-thought-out strategies and sage advice.
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SECURE 2.0 Act: What You Need to Know
On December 29, 2022, the SECURE 2.0 Act was signed into law. The new legislation aims to strengthen the retirement system and help bolster Americans’ financial readiness for retirement.
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Business Operations, Client Experience, Client Relationships, Clients, FinTech, Investment Management, Regulatory ComplianceWealth Management FinTech Trends to Watch in 2023
Are you taking advantage of today’s technology to support your clients, empower your team, and grow your business? Stay up to date with the latest innovations and insights to ensure you’re ahead of the curve. These fintech trends are shaping the way asset management firms do business.
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Is Socially Responsible Investing Financially Responsible?
“Doing good while doing well,” is a fun bit of wordplay, and for the 85% of investors interested in sustainable investing, it’s an increasingly important underpinning of their financial planning efforts. But does “making an impact” negatively impact an investor’s bottom line?
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Business Operations, Client Acquisition, Clients, Investment Management, Market Insights, Marketing, Practice Management, Regulatory ComplianceSEC Marketing Rule: A Simple Guide to Compliance
As an investment advisor, you have until the November 4, 2022 compliance date to adopt the necessary changes in how you promote your services. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the SEC marketing rule 206 (4)-1 that affect investment advisor advertising, marketing activities, and…
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Securities-Backed Lines of Credit: 3 Ways Clients and Advisors Benefit
As the role of financial advisors evolves beyond pure investment management to increasingly holistic financial planning, solutions like SBLOCs have grown in popularity by allowing advisors to expand their guidance and offerings and deliver potential benefits to clients and advisors alike.
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Defend Your Client Assets from Competitors with High Yield Cash
Have you ever heard someone say, “There’s many a slip between cup and lip?” Even if you haven’t, you’ll likely recognize the truth behind it. This old maxim highlights how life has a way of stealing expected outcomes, which is certainly true in the financial services arena where…