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Adviser Relationship


DOL Ruling Simplifies Compliance with Fiduciary Rule, But Still Protects Investors

The DOL provide some clarity to the investment industry about its obligations while providing protection to retirement investors through a best interest standard. Categories: Fiduciary Duty

What Will it Mean for Investors if the DOL Rescinds its Fiduciary Rule?

Trump administration delays implementation of new fiduciary rule to review potential effect on investors’ access to retirement information and financial advice

Why Investment Managers Are the Good Guys

Despite lots of criticism of the investment industry, one investment manager writes on why he is proud to do his job.

Is AI the New RIA?

Due to the proliferation of new computer-assisted advisory platforms, it’s natural to ask what investment advisers of the future will look like and whether they’ll be humans or robots.

A fast-growing segment of the investment advisory market focuses on providing… READ MORE ›

Is the Stock Market’s Smoothest Ride Priced Like a Cadillac?

Here’s a sure-fire way to get gouged: Walk onto a car lot, ask a salesperson to point out the vehicle with the smoothest ride, then purchase that vehicle regardless of price.

It sounds reckless, but this is not far from… READ MORE ›

What Have We Become? The Wolf of Wall Street vs. It’s a Wonderful Life

Many of us had the blessing of spending some quality time with our families over the holiday break. For my family, it was a rewarding time. We… READ MORE ›

How to Build a Good Relationship With Your Adviser

The relationship that investors have with their investment advisers can be one of the most important determinants of success. We wanted someone to speak about what forms a healthy adviser/investor relationship, so we invited Kathy O’Connor, CFA, chairman of… READ MORE ›

Human Capital and Your Portfolio

Are you more like a stock or a bond? Chances are this question has never occurred to you. But it’s one you’ll need to answer when you use the concept of human capital to diversify and build your wealth.

Wealth… READ MORE ›