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Summary: Look at almost any financial publication these days and there always seems to be a mention of one or more firms getting bigger from organic growth, merger or acquisition. Just from the sheer number of mentions you get the impression bigger is better and a good measure of success. This idea isn’t unique to the wealth management industry. Everywhere you hear about “growth,” “being great,” or “leading the industry” as necessary to survive in business.
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Summary: As firms compete to attract the next generation of talent, there are a few key steps that should be prioritized.
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Summary: Everybody is going digital. It doesn’t matter if it’s books, music, movies, the DMV, or home loans—the movement is to take everything online and do away with paper and increase automation.
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Summary: The very nature of the word planning connotes preparing for a future. As planners, we evaluate current spending and saving, provide a variety of return assumptions based on past history, and confidently tell people how much they need to save so they can retire at a certain age. It sounds so pretty and straightforward. But is it the right thing for clients?
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Summary: The recent flooding in Houston that has damaged at least 1,000 homes highlights the need for a disaster recovery plan for your critical documents.
