Originally published October 13, 2021. Last updated July 23, 2024. A primary duty of advisors is the faithful execution of trade orders on behalf of clients. If an advisor makes a mistake executing a trade order, a client could suffer [...]
Good communication in the advisory business is essential for client success as well as the health of your business. When communication between the advisor and the client breaks down, misunderstandings can multiply. Such misunderstandings can strain relationships, decrease client satisfaction [...]
The topic of external theft is familiar for many advisors. Assets you oversee are attractive to criminals and so is the personally identifiable information of your clients, investors and plan participants. Stories abound of fraudsters and internet hackers stealing funds [...]
When you face a complaint involving your advisory business, insurance can help you achieve a better outcome. But risks come in all shapes and sizes — and so do the policies that protect against them. A competent broker will usually [...]
As many retirement plan advisors know, the retirement landscape is changing. Recent Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act revisions (SECURE 2.0) are designed to spur more employers to create plans and more workers to participate in them. The [...]
While experts continue to debate whether the economy has officially entered a recession, signs point to increasing financial uncertainty for many. Inflation is up, layoffs are mounting and markets are volatile. In short, it’s a recipe for claims. Official recession [...]
After a long and windy road, the SECURE 2.0 Act has become law. The new legislation, which updates the original Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, contains a number of changes impacting recordkeepers. SECURE 2.0 changes [...]
Financial advisors have been plagued by 401(k) lawsuits in recent years. So frequent are new suits in the headlines, that it may seem like every law firm in the country has a case pending against an advisor. Yet in reality, [...]
With open enrollment around the corner, many financial professionals are reviewing next year’s health insurance options. Unfortunately, those choices are often unappealing. When you’re a self-employed business owner, independent contractor or advisor at a very small firm, your options for [...]
Large financial firms are taking action to address the increasing risk in the registered investment advisor (RIA) industry. Following closely on the heels of Schwab, the latest is Fidelity Investments, whose Fidelity Institutional business unit serves financial intermediaries and institutions [...]
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