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Hannah Moore: Financial Planning Has a Training Problem
The owner of a Texas wealth management firm is on a mission to find better ways to train financial planners.
Forget Cold Calling and ‘Eat What You Kill.’ How Innovative Firms Are Training Next-Gen Advisors.
RIAs and independent firms are forming apprentice-style programs to develop junior advisors and offering clear paths to career advancement.
American Capitalism
A significant portion of Americans believe capitalism no longer works for them, due to large income and wealth disparities, stagnating wages and waning social mobility. But critics contend that capitalism is an effective wealth driver in the long term.
What caused the Great Recession? Understanding the key factors that led to one of the worst economic downturns in US history
The causes of The Great Recession, one of the worst economic declines in US history, which officially lasted from December 2007 to June 2009.
What Generative AI Can Mean for the Tax Function
A look at how tax departments can benefit from generative AI, and what they can expect from its application
Let's Talk About Marketing Talk
There's a growing risk for brands that use too much jargon in their communications
THE UPSKILLING & RESKILLING IMPERATIVE: Why employee skill development is a business priority.
Why employers are offering reskilling/upskilling programs.
A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is a government-regulated professional who actively manages your portfolio
All about Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs): what they do, how they differ from other financial advisors, and how to choose one.
Rural-Focused Fund Backs Maine Enterprises Tapping Technology Used In Europe
What are the chances that the first two investments of a fledgling fund focused on boosting rural economic development in the U.S. would be Maine-based enterprises using technologies with a track record in Europe, but unknown here?
Why Some Firms Are Turning Operations and Support Staff Into Financial Advisors
To find new advisors, wealth management firms are considering administrative, customer-service, and operations professionals.
Financial Advisors Offer More Billing Options Than Ever, but Asset-Based Fees Remain King
As consumer interest in different fee options grows, more advisors are introducing alternatives to the traditional AUM-based model. But, while 30% of firms have a fee-for-service model, a assets-based pricing still forms the core of the majority of advisors’ businesses.
The main causes of the Great Depression, and how the road to recovery transformed the US economy
While the October 1929 stock market crash triggered the Great Depression, multiple factors turned it into a decade-long economic catastrophe.
Is Animation Marketing an Easier Sell for Brands?
Marketers tap into a growing number of animation styles and techniques
Consistent Questions From Investors Minimize Gender Bias
To get to the bottom of the gender gap in startup financing, two researchers focused on the evaluation process, especially the well-documented tendency for potential investors to zero in on matters related to risk when assessing women entrepreneurs as opposed to questions about growth potential.