November 2017

Accounting For Success

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Accountancy and financial planning make strange bedfellows, but Plante Moran has managed to seam it into one fabric.

What Icelandic Hitchhikers Taught Me About Advice And Life

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Opening your mind to different people and ideas can help with your practice.

The Strategy Wheel

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It will force you to clarify your business goals and objectives.

Fixed Income In 2018: A Playbook For The Year Ahead

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Despite challenges, it’s critical to include bonds in portfolios, say experts.

Are Emerging Market ETFs Getting Frothy?

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Their recent upswing could be a sign of emerging leadership.

When Tough Times Hit, This Fund Doesn’t Quit

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Manager Jenny Jones captures more gains than losses with her investing strategy.

Crafting The Right Mix

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Scouting out passively managed or actively managed 401(k) options? Think beyond fees.

How To Pay For Long-Term Care

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There are many options, but no one option is right for all clients.

M&A: Going To The Show

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In a complex business transaction, more must be managed than just the process.

Advisor Emporium

AssetMark Launches Small Retirement Plan Platform

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AssetMark has launched a new small retirement plan solution for financial advisors.

Editor's Note

Major Anniversaries

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If the 1987 stock market crash was a non-event when viewed against the arc of economic history, the same could not be said of the 2008-2009 financial crisis.

Frontline News

Men, Women Advisors Have Different Motivations

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Female rookie advisors tend to be drawn more to the planning—rather than investment—side of the business.

Is Your Firm Cyber Secure?

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An SEC unit will target misconduct in six cyber-related priority areas.

When It Comes To Investing, Advisors Still Believe There’s No Place Like Home

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Researchers are worried about older people feeling isolated, especially from family members.

Americans Face A Rising Risk Of Dying Alone

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Researchers are worried about older people feeling isolated, especially from family members.

When The Goldbug Bites

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Advisors can help clients navigate the murky world of the physical metals market.