Charles Duhigg: How to Have Better Conversations With Clients The author of Supercommunicators shares practical strategies for more productive communication. Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA Jul 16, 2024
What You Can Expect From a Financial Advisor Things to consider as you hire, work with, and consider parting ways with a financial advisor. Samantha Lamas Jun 20, 2024
The Final DOL Fiduciary Rule Has Arrived. Here’s What It Means for Investors We see the most benefits for participants in small retirement plans and investors rolling into fixed index annuities. Spencer Look and Lia Mitchell Apr 26, 2024
Neil Shearing: What You Might Be Missing About the Current Economy A global economist weighs in on inflation, upcoming elections, and deglobalization. Christine Benz and Dan Lefkovitz Apr 16, 2024
An Investing Road Map for Midcareer Accumulators Key financial priorities for investors in the peak earnings years of their 40s and 50s. Christine Benz Apr 2, 2024
What Does a Financial Advisor Even Do? How to find an advisor that offers the right services for your situation. Danielle Labotka Mar 27, 2024
Peter Mallouk: The Financial Advice Industry Is ‘Still Very Messy’ The founder and CEO of Creative Planning on why AI in financial advice is ‘inevitable’ and whether financial advisors will face fee compression. Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA Mar 26, 2024
Howard Gleckman: ‘We Pretend This Isn’t a Problem’ An expert on aging discusses long-term care in the U.S., including the toll on caregivers, innovations in Alzheimer’s disease treatment, and the financial ramifications for older adults. Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA Jan 16, 2024
Best of The Long View 2023: Financial Planning and Retirement Some of our favorite clips from interviews with financial planners, advisors, and retirement researchers over the past year. Christine Benz and Jeffrey Ptak, CFA Jan 2, 2024
What Your Net Worth Statement Is Telling You A summary of all your assets and liabilities is a crucial first step toward getting a better handle on your finances. Amy C. Arnott, CFA Jan 2, 2024
Your 2024 Financial To-Do List As the new year dawns, here’s your plan to get financially fit, one job at a time. Christine Benz Dec 19, 2023
I’m a Financial Advisor Thinking of Growing My Practice. How Do I Know if It’s the Right Time? Taking on staff seems costly but can lead to growth. Sheryl Rowling Dec 11, 2023
Dan Haylett: Retirement Planning = Life Planning A U.K.-based financial advisor discusses why people over 50 are often underserved by the financial-services industry, ways to ease into retirement, and what it means to be a ‘retirement rebel.’ Christine Benz and Jeffrey Ptak, CFA Dec 5, 2023
Who Can Best Manage Your Investments? Using an advisor can help investors avoid trying to time the market. Sheryl Rowling Nov 27, 2023
Tips for Making a Great Firm Even Greater Bishop & Co. is a lean and mean machine, but it still can get better. Sheryl Rowling Nov 6, 2023
Despite Some Misses, Future Proof Conference Continues to Innovate Gathering of financial advisors is bold and different, but not everything worked. Sheryl Rowling Sep 26, 2023
Financial Planning for Disabilities and Special Needs: What to Know Learn about housing, special needs trusts, legal implications, and more. Jess Bebel Sep 7, 2023
Cindy Haddad: Financial Planning for People With Disabilities The author and financial planner discusses the ins and outs of planning for people with special needs, including guardianships, the role of trusts, and housing. Christine Benz and Jeffrey Ptak, CFA Sep 5, 2023
The Threat of a Recession Has Subsided. Are Your Clients Prepared for the Next One? The recession scare may have prompted your clients to act rashly without you knowing. Danielle Labotka Aug 15, 2023
California Advisor Takes a Slow, Deliberate Approach With Prospective Clients She wants to make sure investors are comfortable and committed before engaging in a long-term relationship. Charles Keenan Aug 8, 2023