While estate planning may be the last thing on your client’s mind, there is no reason to delay it at all. Estate planning allows your client to plan how their assets will be distributed after they have passed away. Additionally, a plan can be used to...
Read MoreFor millions of shoppers, you do not need the money on hand to pay for something you want. There are many ways to buy now and pay for it later with the financing options currently available. Large companies are well aware of the trend, with...
Read MoreThe shift to working from home has affected many people, both directly and indirectly. Even business owners who cannot work from home anymore are finding changes, as people no longer head to the coffee shop or restaurant by their work on breaks or during lunchtime....
Read MoreThe connection between registered independent advisor firms (RIAs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&As) is continuing to evolve. A recent report from the RIA Deal Room provides more insight into the most recent changes in this relationship. The Biggest Factors Affecting M&As The report identified several factors that...
Read MoreThere is a continued rise of registered investment advisor, or RIA, firms. This indicates more opportunities for advisors. Growth of Remote-based RIAs There has been a steady trend away from wirehouses, which grew exponentially during the pandemic. With better technology, it has become increasingly cost-effective to do...
Read MoreEven before Covid-19, the number of people working remotely was on the rise. The pandemic quickly increased the number of employees working from a home office around the globe. With the majority of workers now returning to work, the question of exactly who can permanently...
Read MoreNothing quite brings negativity to your workday like feeling undervalued does. You want to have a sense of purpose and have your achievements recognized. If that isn’t happening, it may be time to look at your financials and move on. Or take another action. What Feeling...
Read MoreWhile working with a financial advisor for financial planning has been a common theme over the past decades, the specific concerns of clients tend to change over time. As the world changes, clients’ ideas of the type of investments they want and their financial goals...
Read MoreThose in wealth management have to decide whether they want to work for themselves or someone else’s firm. While both have their pluses and minuses, starting your own investment management firm provides a unique opportunity to put your experience to good use and be in...
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