DOL Contractor Rule Threatened by 20% Adviser Quit Rate
An FSI survey shows independent advisers would retire before being classified as employee as the DOL mulls tens of thousands of comments on a proposed rule change.
Workers Remain Worried About Inflation’s Impact on Retirement
High inflation is among the top concerns of retirement savers, but a new survey suggests financial advice can help boost confidence.
The Role of Advisers Is Expanding
In light of the pandemic, at least 22 million Americans spoke with a financial adviser for the first time as many looked to make plans for retirement and end-of-life preferences.
Investors Less Likely to Heed Advice from Robo Advisers
It appears, according to a survey by Dalbar, that people put more faith in the advice of a human adviser.
Investors Still Prefer Live Advisers to Robo-Advisers
However, they expect their adviser to be technologically savvy.
Majority of Americans Expect to Use a Robo Adviser
Nearly half of adults surveyed by Charles Schwab think that robo advice is the technology that will have the biggest impact on financial services.
Misperceptions Over the Affordability of Using an Adviser
A survey by OneAmerica indicates roadblocks in affording financial adviser services.
Americans Saving an Average of 7.6% for Retirement
Men are saving an average of 8.9%, and women, 6.4%, PenFed Credit Union found in a survey
More People Turning to Financial Professionals for Investment Advice
In addition, the use of online sources of information and advice is growing.