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Advisor Value & Fees
Do investors care about top advisor lists?
A new study found evidence that being named a top financial advisor can lead to increased assets under management. Head of Defined Contribution and Wealth Advisor Services Matt Sommer discusses the implications of these findings for financial professionals.
Children & College Savings
4 ways to tackle student loan debt
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Student loans can have a big impact on your finances. Whether you’re just starting to pay off your loans, or if you’ve been at it for years, a repayment game plan may help you manage debt and get a better return on the investment in your education. We’ll look at four ways to conquer student loan debt while not losing sight of your other financial goals.
Client Experience
Market Volatility and Recessions 101
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While you can't control market volatility, there are actions you can take to potentially minimize its impact on your retirement savings. Having a plan in place for a recession or market downturn may help give you confidence to weather the storm and keep working toward your long-term retirement goals.
Advisor Value & Fees
The Value of Financial Advice in Turbulent Times
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Head of Defined Contribution and Wealth Advisor Services Matt Sommer discusses how financial professionals can be instrumental in boosting clients’ investing confidence and helping them stay focused on long-term goals – even in the most challenging market environments.
Portfolio Construction Insights
Alaina Anderson Looking for Leaders
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Listen to International Leaders Portfolio Manager, Alain Anderson discuss how to define and identify leaders, what it means for investors and how they benefit.
Client Experience
Creative Planning for Taxes and Distributions
Increase your expertise in tax and distribution planning. Manage multiple sources of income for optimal tax outcome. Take another look at Roth conversions, QCDs, and 529 plans. Consult with CPAs and other tax professionals.
Portfolio Construction Insights
Technology Enables Municipal Investing at the Speed of Alpha
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Today's complex, fragmented and fast-moving muni market is rapidly outpacing the capability and capacity of traditional portfolio-construction methods.