How to Run a Remote Advisory Firm
‘This is likely the moment we will become full-time remote and never go back,’ one adviser says. ‘The challenge will be maintaining camaraderie.’
Are You an Adviser or Consultant?
Think that distinction doesn’t matter? Just ask your service provider partners.
At the Helm: Advisers and Clients Embrace 3(38) Services
The retirement planning world has moved steadily toward 3(38) fiduciary investment management services, driven by the shared preferences of plan sponsors and advisers.
Divorce Can Derail Otherwise Solid Retirement Plans
Estate planners and attorneys see a growing trend of ‘gray divorce’ affecting couples in their pre-retirement years, though the challenges of divorce impact workers of all ages.
The Democratic Candidates’ Retirement Proposals
A national automatic savings plan wouldn’t create much competition, but changing taxation for nonqualified plans would be a big disruption.
Beyond the Daily Market Moves, Opportunity Awaits
Significant volatility will persist for the foreseeable future, experts agree, but the long-term return opportunity in the stock and bond markets remains strong.
Finding Real Financial Wellness in the Workplace
Financial wellness programs are most effective when the different points of focus are carefully coordinated—and when employees see that their employers genuinely care about their financial wellbeing.
The Obligation to Save Social Security
With the recent passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, advisers and other retirement plan service providers have an opportunity to build on their successful lobbying effort.
Your Clients Can Expect More Testimonials and Solicitations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s set of proposed advertising regulations give advisers and their representatives much more leeway to tell their story to prospective clients.
ESG and Fixed Income—a Natural Fit
Both quantitative and qualitative research suggest bonds issued by companies with favorable environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings can offer downside mitigation during periods of market turbulence.
Advisers Giving Back: The CAPTRUST Community Foundation
Though its giving efforts are expansive, the CAPTRUST Community Foundation’s vision is singular: 'Plain and simple, we want to enrich the lives of all children.'
Cybersecurity Strategies for the Adviser Industry
Effective cybersecurity strategies start with the right tone at the top, with senior leaders who are committed to improving their organization’s digital posture.
TDFs, Passive Funds and Income Products Shape the DCIO Landscape
Sources say plan sponsors are beginning to realize the value of differentiating services—from retirement income solutions to securities lending capabilities—now that costs have come down across the board.
Washington Update: Industry Turns Attention to Portman-Cardin Bill
The president’s budget proposal may be short on retirement reforms, but members of Congress are already looking beyond the SECURE Act.
Blockchain and AI’s Role in Retirement Planning
Among the most popular ideas for the use of blockchain is creating verified digital identities for participants, while others hope to use artificial intelligence to scale up personalized services.