Do the CFP Board's New Standards of Conduct Go Far Enough?
The short answer is no. Here's why.
Sheryl Rowling
Sheryl Rowling, CPA, is head of rebalancing solutions for Morningstar and principal of Rowling & Associates, an investment advisory firm. She is a part-time columnist and consultant on advisor-focused products for Morningstar, and she continues to actively run her advisory business, from which Morningstar acquired the Total Rebalance Expert software platform in 2015. The opinions expressed in her work are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morningstar.
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You may want to convert your IRA ASAP.
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Sheryl Rowling shares her view as a practicing RIA.
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It takes effort, but you’ll be thanked.
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Sheryl Rowling discusses the industry and robo-advisors.
Practice Wise: How I Almost Lost a Client to a Broker
Sheryl Rowling shares some lessons learned.
Practice Wise: Advisors - Client Data Privacy is Your Business
Telling your clients how you protect their data is not only important, it can help build trust and enhance your client relationships—and there's a good chance it will differentiate your firm from others who aren't raising this issue.
Why Diversity Is Good for Your Business (and the World)
Advisors are rewarded in many ways when they grow diverse teams.
Sheryl Rowling's Practice Wise: Should RIAs Offer Tax Services?
We look at the pros and cons of bringing tax services in-house.
Sheryl Rowling's Practice Wise: The Smart Way to Use Model Portfolios
Consider these points when building a set of model portfolios.
The Five Biggest Lessons I've Learned as an Advisor
Sheryl Rowling offers some practical tips on what's important in running a firm.
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Advisors can prevent their clients from having to pay tax on phantom income, but there are two important caveats to keep in mind.
Making Sense of the Qualified Business Income Deduction
IRS issues regulations on this complex area of the new tax law.
Holding Bonds Under the New Tax Law
Investors should adopt a dynamic location optimization strategy.
The New Pass-Through Business Tax Break
Here’s what we know now.
Tackling the New Tax Law in 2018
Although much has changed, “tried and true” planning strategies can still be beneficial.
7 Ways Software Helps Clients Manage Taxes
Technology that saves you time and your clients money is here.
When to Use Charitable Remainder Trusts
Under the right circumstances, you’ll be doing right for the client and a good cause.
Fiduciary Rule Puts Greater Focus on Holistic Advice
For now, the rule is likely to be an underappreciated consumer protection.