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Coaching clients through uncertainty
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As the coronavirus pandemic surges worldwide, we hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.
In an effort to support your client conversations during these times, we recorded this special episode with Steve Sanduski full of actionable ideas to help both you and your clients thrive during and coming out of this period.
Client Relationships
Turning tough conversations into better conversations
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Having a tough conversation can feel like a daunting task for everyone involved. However, there are strategies you can employ to ensure a better outcome from these conversations.
David Wood joins the podcast to discuss his four-step process for mastering tough conversations. Plus, David and Ben walk through an example of a tough conversation that you may come across as a financial advisor.
Retirement
Retirement income planning in the “new normal”
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Retirement policy, interest rates and market volatility have made retirement planning more challenging for clients and advisors alike. What are the philosophies, opportunities and challenges you need to be aware of to help your clients navigate decumulation in today’s environment?
In this episode, we’re joined by Jamie Hopkins, Director of Retirement Research at Carson Coaching and co-creator of the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation. Jamie discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with creating retirement income in this new environment, including how to help shift the mindset of individuals to adapt to these changes.The IRS recently announced that it will allow plan sponsors to pay out pensions as a lump sum to plan participants. In this video BMO Global Asset Management discusses what considerations should be made by plan sponsors and plan participants before choosing lump sum as an option.
Retirement
Lump Sum Payouts from Pension Plans
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The IRS recently announced that it will allow plan sponsors to pay out pensions as a lump sum to plan participants. In this video BMO Global Asset Management discusses what considerations should be made by plan sponsors and plan participants before choosing lump sum as an option.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Higher Tax Rates Expected in Biden Administration
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A Biden administration is expected to propose higher tax rates to finance various domestic programs.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Five Dimensions to Watch Amid U.S.-China Tensions
With U.S.-China tensions rising, five key areas need to be watched over the coming weeks and months.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
2020 Midyear Market Outlook: Policy, Politics, and Populism
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While the coronavirus crisis dominated the policy agenda in early 2020, investors will need to monitor a host of other risks in the second half.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Troubled Small Business Relief Program a Stopgap Measure
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T. Rowe Price expects additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program to aid small businesses beyond the July 31 expiration date.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Consensus Expectations May Be Overestimating the Recovery Trajectory
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T. Rowe Price believes current consensus expectations regarding the coronavirus may be overestimating the trajectory for recovery in the U.S.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The SECURE Act: 4 Key Changes Advisors Need to Know About
At the end of last year, Congress passed the SECURE Act as part of the year-end appropriations bill and introduced some big changes to the retirement system in the U.S.
Many people saving for retirement probably will not notice anything all that different. However, financial advisors need to be aware of four key changes, particularly for clients near retirement.