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Advisors Can Now Earn Medicare CFP Board CE Credits

Added on May 2017 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Financial advisors can now earn continuing education credits approved by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards regarding Medicare.

Encourage financial literacy by speaking to clients' emotional priorities

Added on April 2017 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Despite its crucial importance, financial literacy continues to be an intimidating topic — not just for savers across the age spectrum, but for professionals who are in a position to help address the problem of financial illiteracy across the country. I've spoken with many financial advisers who would love to help teach financial skills in their own communities, but find it difficult to approach the subject in a way that will reach the audiences who need this education the most — namely young people, retirees and pre-retirees.

The financial industry is racing to a digital future. Who's out ahead?

Added on April 2017 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Established incumbents and nimble start-ups are in a race to find new opportunities. While some will go it alone, collaboration and acquisition between incumbents and start-ups will increase across investing, banking, insurance and wealth management.

Here's why firms should be more flexible about flextime

Added on April 2017 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: The consulting firm Moss Adams has estimated that the industry could face a shortfall of more than 200,000 advisers by 2022. Now, more than ever, attracting and retaining talent is essential to an advisory firm’s success.

Setting a new price for financial adviser services

Added on April 2017 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Setting a price on a service is a challenge in any industry, so it is no wonder that some advisers are wrestling with the issue of whether they should be flexible in their fees or stick with a standard offering, such as 1% of assets under management.    

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