Quit Using 401(k) Financial Jargon, Once and For All
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
...........The damage an overreliance on financial jargon can do to participant confidence and, by extension, the advisor’s business is well-documented. Still, a new survey brings it (yet again) into stark relief. It might make the advisor sound smar... Read More
By John Sullivan
How to Find a Financial Adviser
Wed, Jan 04, 2023
......And while we’re on the topic of ethics: Fiduciaries are required by law to put your interests before their own.. In addition to that, a subset of fiduciary firms are fee-only, which means they don’t sell any products or services beyond their r... Read More
By as seen at Kiplinger.com
How to Find a Fee-only Financial Advisor – And Why it Matters
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
....I recommend that you limit your search to fee-only financial advisors. They are more likely to put your financial interests ahead of their own since they don’t earn commissions from selling you products and services.... Read More
SEC Slams Almost All Robo-Advisors With Deficiency Letters
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
As the number of robo-advisors explodes, the Securities and Exchange Commission has honed its examinations on interactive digital investment advisors, including those that offer discretionary advice, uncovering a wide swath of deficiencies at almost ... Read More
Elimination Of Stepped-Up Basis Looks Unlikely, Schwab Lobbyist Says
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
President Biden’s proposal to eliminate the step-up in basis for calculating inheritance taxes is getting the cold shoulder from both Democrats and Republicans, Schwab’s top Washington D.C. lobbyist told advisors today....... Read More
By Tracey Longo
How to choose a financial advisor: 6 tips for finding the right one
Fri, May 21, 2021
“Ultimately, you need to feel confident in the advisor’s competency, objectivity, and their responsiveness to your needs,” says Van Sant. “The advisor-client relationship, like many relationships, is built on trust and communication, so doing the pro... Read More