September 2021

Regulators Get Serious

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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler ushers in a tough securities enforcement era.

Gray Divorce And Avoiding Retirement Ruin

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How do you handle the transitions when older people divorce and find new partners?

The Contemplative Practice

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If we take time to reflect on ourselves, it will help us reflect better on clients.

Is The Bond Market Dead Wrong On Inflation?

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The "paycheck component" of inflation might be getting overlooked.

Talking Shop

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You can help your clients navigate tough times by hosting a workshop.

Covid's Leadership Wake-Up Call

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Employees, customers and competitors need your focus.

The ESG Expected Returns Story Isn't What You Think

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The themes in environmental, social and governance investing today are much broader and more far-reaching than socially responsible investing at the beginning.

The ‘Schwabitrade' Merger And The Tech Fallout

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Some custodians wonder if they can pick off RIAs unhappy about losing their favorite TD Ameritrade tech.

Handling Self-Directed Investors

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Renée Pastor helped this client move beyond “throwing darts” at investment options.

Moving Assets To A Tax-Free World

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These three strategies could help clients weather an increase in rates.

How Donor-Advised Funds Allow RIAs To Manage More Assets

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Here are 10 ways advisors can increase assets under management by opening donor-advised funds.

This Go-Anywhere Real Estate Fund Goes Places

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The Baron Real Estate Fund has topped its peers over the long haul.

How Does Government Tax An Annuity?

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The amount depends on a number of factors, including how you bought the product and when.

The ‘Prudent Person' Should Include Alternatives In Target-Date Funds

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Alternative assets can strengthen and diversify a retirement portfolio.

Advisor Emporium

Schafer Cullen And Water Asset Management Launch Water Strategy

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Schafer Cullen Capital Management, a New York City portfolio management firm, and Water Asset Management, a specialty portfolio manager, have embarked on a partnership to invest in companies working...

Editor's Note

Reopening Takes A Break

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Just when the reopening was proceeding in a fashion that elevated expectations about a return to normal life, the Delta variant upended everyone's summer.

Frontline News

Covid Pandemic Causes Retooling Of LTC Insurance Industry

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Customers are having a harder time securing a long-term-care policy after the epidemic.

Making Sense Of Crypto Taxes

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The IRS has pinned down cryptocurrency transaction tax rules.

Active Management Ascends In ETF Land

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Actively managed ETFs are seeing record inflows, product launches and assets.

SEC Scrutinizes Wrap Fee Program Deficiencies

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A review found that financial advisors in these programs were violating their fiduciary duties, the agency said.