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Philanthropy
How Charitable is the Financial Industry?
Wall Street has a well-earned reputation for deep pockets, but less public attention is paid to how often the financial industry reaches into those pockets in the name of charity.
Client Relationships
Help Your Clients Understand Account Types and Compensation
With more demands on your time, having conversations with clients will be critical to determine what account types and investment plans are in their best interests.
Client Relationships
Women and Investing: Myth vs. Reality
When it comes to finances, women are more likely to experience negative stereotypes about their investment knowledge than men, according to a new survey.
Retirement
Approaching Retirement: 3 Smart Money Moves in Your 50s
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After you turn the big 5-0, you need to get serious about retirement planning. Here are three things to do now to prepare for a brighter future for yourself and your loved ones.
Children & College Savings
Making the Case for College Savings
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American Funds provides resources to answer common client concerns and demonstrate how a 529 plan can help your clients pursue their college-savings goals.
Philanthropy
Micro-Finance Philanthropy and Financial Advisors
If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to engage in philanthropic causes, there are some worthwhile opportunities to review in the specialized world of micro-financing.
Children & College Savings
Expand Your Practice With 529 College Savings Plans
For many advisors, college savings represents an untapped practice-building opportunity. Learn how successful advisors use it to cultivate client interest and build a bigger client base.
Advisor Value & Fees
Becoming a Fiduciary
American Funds provides key considerations for financial professionals when developing and documenting a plan for your practice as you move forward as a fiduciary.
Philanthropy
Why It’s Important for Financial Services to Give Back
We can all agree that it’s important to give back to your community. Financial services executives tell us why the individuals and firms in this industry are poised to help.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Rise of the Humans: Can Advisors Thrive in a Machine World?
The robots are no longer coming – they’re already here. And yes, they are after your job.
Client Relationships
Building My Practice: How to Reach Female Investors
The founder of Cathy Pareto and Associates Inc. provides advice for her peers who want to reach out to women.
Philanthropy
Incorporating Goodwill: Five Ways To Pay It Forward
If you’re thinking about a corporate philanthropy program at your company, luckily, some of the best ways to give back in your professional life are actually right in front of you.