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Voices
Client Relationship Summary
Who exactly needs to receive a Form CRS?
An Uptick in Customer Arbitration?
Litigation risks to understand during the COVID-19 crisis.
Investment-Oriented
A Case for Both
The merits of passive vs. active management.
Client Service
The Alternative Workplace
Best practices when you need to e-advise.
In Practice
Damage Control in a Downturn
Tips for curating plan sponsors’ responses to a crisis.
Servicing Strategies
Trends
Compliance When It’s Tough
Advisers should scope out any plan errors to keep their clients on course.
Tax-Saving Opportunity
Investors might consider a Roth conversion now.
Compliance News
EBSA’s E-Disclosure Rule Is Final
The standard, letting employers opt for electronic vs. print reporting, is a highlight of the agency’s departed assistant secretary’s tenure.
Publisher’s Note
Compliance News
A Time to Save
Advisers have an important message to share.
Legislative and Judicial Actions
HSA inflation adjustment, 403(b) catch-up contributions, tax treatment under the CARES Act, and more.
Winners’ Circle
Data Points
All That Goes Into a Practice
Past Retirement Plan Advisers of the Year discuss building a successful firm.
Apples vs. Oranges
For retirement plan participants, financial crises are not all the same.
Compliance Consult
Talking Points
Evaluating Reg BI Compliance
Five takeaways from an OCIE Risk Alert.
In Times of Financial Uncertainty …
What would help people feel smarter about making financial decisions for the future? Having a financial plan in place to help me save and invest toward short-, mid- and...
Trends
On the Move
Transactions, promotions and new hires in the financial advisory industry.
Trends
Regulation Best Interest Arrives
On June 30, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ‘Reg BI’ goes into effect to enhance the transparency and quality of adviser/investor relationships.
Trends
Protection During Downturns
Managed accounts, age-appropriate TDFs can each be attractive.
Cover Story
Trends
The Art of Adaptation
How DCIO firms are evolving to fit the current market.
‘Gray Divorce’ on the Rise
The trend points to increased financial risk in retirement.