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Client Experience
What Your Clients Need Now
Optimism is in the air this spring as we look forward to the prospect of returning to the activities we enjoyed pre-pandemic.
Business Development
Referrals Refined, Part 3: The Ask and Next Steps
In the third post of a three-part series on referrals, Head of Knowledge Labs® Professional Development Michael Futterman explains how to make “popping the question” less anxiety-inducing through research, preparation and practice.
Business Development
Referrals Refined, Part I: Identifying Who Can Help Grow Your Business
In the first of a three-part series, Head of Knowledge Labs® Professional Development Michael Futterman outlines a process for determining which clients are most likely to be sources of qualified referrals.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Analyzing ESG Factors for Risk and Opportunity
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Portfolio Managers Brian Demain and Cody Wheaton explain that environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a significant risk/opportunity consideration for both companies and investors.
Business Development
Referrals Refined, Part 2: Activation
In the second post of a three-part series, Head of Knowledge Labs® Professional Development Michael Futterman explains how to transform referral sources into advocates through deliberate, personalized client experiences.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Japan Equities Outlook: What Can Tuna Auctions Tell Us About Future Market Trends?
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Junichi Inoue, Head of Japanese Equities, discusses why the Japanese stock market performed well last year despite its cyclicality and shares his outlook for a recovery in 2021.
Advisor Value & Fees
The Value of a Financial Professional
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There have been many studies conducted about the benefits and costs of professional financial advice. Most of the research has focused on portfolio performance and return generation. But are investors who receive professional guidance also more likely to feel confident about making important financial decisions than those who go it alone?