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’Staggering Penalties’ Possible For Financial Firms Because of DOL Rules

There’s less leeway to hire independent contractors and the pay threshold for nonexempt employees is rising.

5 Language Mistakes Advisors Should Avoid

These common marketing errors could cause reputational damage and liability and regulatory risk. (By Jeffrey Briskin)

Frustrated Advisor Finds a Non-Client-Facing Niche

Taking on a supervisory role to help other advisors maintain success has been more fulfilling than trying to calm jittery clients.

With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth

Money illusion, the widespread inability to recognize what money is really worth, can lead individuals to wrong conclusions and bad decisions.

Stress Is Mounting for Working Women: Deloitte

Burnout is being fueled by inflexible return-to-office mandates coupled with lack of support in the office and at home.

Why Understanding Your Client’s Past is Paramount

General conditioning plays a bigger role than you might think on their perceptions of life, work and money.

Retirement Advisors Must Act as Fiduciaries Under Final DOL Rule

Starting Sept. 23, investment professionals who offer services as trusted advisers will be required to act as fiduciaries.

How to Help Protect the Veterans Who Protected Us

The VA disability benefits system is tough enough to navigate, but veterans are also vulnerable to pitches for unneeded services and products.

Motivating Women Advisors to Stay

More women are entering the industry, but retaining them remains a challenge, says CAPTRUST’s Advisor of the Year.

Parents of ‘Boomerang’ Children Need Guidance

An adult child’s return to the parental home can be stressful for everyone, but an advisor can facilitate success and normalcy. (By Bryce Sanders)

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Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires $809M Retirement Advice RIA

The partnership with The Retirement Group in San Diego brings the firm’s total client assets to more than $82.7 billion.

Yes, There Is a Best Day of the Week to Book Your Flight, Study Confirms

In general, early-in-the week bookings can save you the most money, but it depends on the airline, a survey of domestic flights finds.

Rent Increases Vastly Outstrip Wage Growth in These Markets

A new Zillow analysis shows U.S. rents have surged in most markets over the last five years — but a couple cities are clear leaders.

Oklahoma Financial Advisor Duo Managing $200M Joins Raymond James

The husband-and-wife team of Mike and Shaley Sikes of Edmond, Okla.., previously was affiliated with Edward Jones.

Demand for Advisor Services Soars, Annual Industry Survey Reveals

The ranks of financial advisors surpassed 1 million in 2023, according to the Investment Adviser Industry Snapshot.

Washington State’s LTC Program May Get Nixed

In November, the state will vote on making the program tax voluntary, which would make the program financially unworkable.

IRS Accepting Applications for Tax Preparation Program Grants

Participating organizations provide free tax counseling to seniors and underserved communities.