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Empower is offering free financial consultations until October 31, 2024, for anyone with over $250,000 in investable assets. I wanted to share my experience speaking with them and how I began my inves...
In today's episode, we discuss an eye-opening study from Vanguard, a leader in the DIY investing space. In this report, they cover how partnering with a financial advisor could potentially amplify you...
With inflation figures falling, retirees can expect a 2.5% increase in 2025. Here's how planners are guiding clients through the impact of that slight bump....
Deciding to work with a financial advisor is about more than how much you've stashed away. It's also about determining whether an advisor's benefits outweigh the costs. In your higher earning years, f...
When you’re doing well financially, paying advisor fees might seem unnecessary. So do you need an advisor if you’re already in a good place? Having a successful retirement isn’t just...
Blue Owl Capital says its platform aims to educate clients on implementing alternative…...
I'm just now starting to think about retirement. I'm 63, and currently working full time with a decent income. Work is getting stressful and I'm asking myself why I bother with it. I've met with an ad...
Corporate Transparency Act filings are due soon. Can your CPA or wealth adviser help you without committing the unauthorized practice of law?...
It's key for an advisor to have a firm grasp of clients' long-term goals, how much they are spending now and how much they plan to spend in the future....
The reduction comes as Vanguard's increases its investment in the robo-advisor service...
The minus your age rule of thumb is a simple math formula used in personal finance to help DIY investors and advisors determine a suitable stock-to-bond ratio for an investment portfolio. I’ve a...
Have you ever thought about retiring abroad? It seems like a fun adventure, but how do you begin? On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, expat expert, Jane Mepham from Elgon Financial Advisors, joi...
If you’ve ever searched for a financial professional you may have seen an endless string of letters after their names. Trying to figure out the financial advisor alphabet soup is exhausting. One...
And only 22% have talked about their Social Security concerns with an advisor, reports Allianz Life...
But courts block effort to curtail conflicts of interest. In October 2023, President Biden announced that the Department of Labor (DOL) would propose a new rule to protect people saving for retirement...
However, financial advisors have been trying to ease client fears by taking a longer view....
Have you ever thought about retiring abroad? It seems like a fun adventure, but how do you begin? On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, expat expert, Jane Mepham from Elgon Financial Advisors, joi...
Digital wealth management solution and technology provider SigFig is adding new artificial…...
Using a financial advisor can be a smart move, and 80% of docs would be better off if they had a good one. Here's how much it'll cost you. The post What Do Good Financial Advisors Cost in 2024? appear...
Monday’s thousand-point drop in Dow put many retirement investors on edge, but best move is…...
Here's how financial advisors recommend helping a client who feels in danger of losing their sense of purpose or identity when entering retirement....
Once the problems are identified, they then solve those problems, with a focus on their client's wants, needs, values and short- and long-term goals....
What happens when a client loses their sense of purpose and identity when they choose to retire?...
By blending empathy, pragmatism, prompt action and effective communication, financial planners can have an outsized impact on clients with dementia and their families....
There are four main reasons why someone should decide to hire a financial advisor. Hopefully this framework will help families in their decision-making process....
A good financial adviser will focus on how your financial planning and investment strategy align with your lifestyle and aspirations....
My Dad retired in 2002 with a 403(b) and lifelong teacher’s pension. Unsure of his retirement savings, some fellow retired teachers recommended a financial advisor who “specialized in reti...
Be sure to read our latest Advisor Perspectives article about the “buckets” used to fund essential and discretionary expenses in retirement under the Actuarial Approach....
Still, adoption among advisors is growing in small doses, finds Cerulli...
If you’ve ever searched for a financial professional you may have seen an endless string of letters after their names. Trying to figure out the financial advisor alphabet soup is exhausting. One...
Even — or especially — for financial planners, retiring isn't easy. Here's how to let go of the business and embrace what comes next....
Wealth managers typically focus on other people's retirement plans. But how do they want to spend their own golden years?...
I was examining our retirement funds with our financial advisor's website. The projection is showing them to keep increasing after we retire. Is this normal? Do we need to maybe re-evaluate our spendi...
Am I doing it wrong? Almost made the decision to retire in a year. I'm looking at all the money I currently have, plus what I will get from pensions and social security and added up all my projected e...
Nowadays, doctors are opting for less traditional job opportunities. Many young graduates understand that the typical long hours at the ... Read more...
New advisor tech provider is expanding its recently launched platform built for advisors to manage portfolios specifically for private business owners....
The pain of acting, perceived and real, has to be greater than the pain of inaction. This drives the decisions people make to hire a financial advisor—or not....
Financial advisors can create welcoming spaces, understand family structures, be thorough with paperwork and maximize savings....
My (M63) wife (F54) and I are waiting for the report from our money guys on the feasibility of her giving a few months notice. We’re nervous and excited. I’ve been working since I was 13, ...
Choosing an advisor is important to your financial future and on this episode we discuss some important considerations that you may want to incorporate in your evaluation process. Glenn is available f...
Formulating a one-time, bulletproof financial plan would be incredibly simple if you could supply an advisor with just two pieces of information: exactly how much money you're going to spend every sin...
Hiring a financial adviser to help you transition into retirement is one of the most important decisions you’ll make; don’t be shy about asking penetrating questions....
Pre-retirees and retirees: Do your homework to make sure your adviser has the qualifications to help you with the critical decisions you face as you transition into retirement....
A couple is meeting with their Fiduciary advisor. As you embark on the journey of your retirement, choosing the right financial advisor is paramount. Amidst the options available, understanding the di...
A couple eagerly discussed their plan with their financial advisor. When considering financial advisory services, choosing the right advisor can be difficult. Among all your options, two primary compe...
Many financial advisors follow a similar arc in their careers—from humble novice to knowledge-wielding superhero to wiser guide....
Voya says it's offering its PrimaryPlus feature after hearing demand from advisors wanting…...
As an objective third party, your financial advisor could offer insight into financial issues to lessen conflict, but they’re not a mediator....
Qualified Plan Advisors’ Financial Wellness Survey finds levels of financial stress remain…...
Frustrated With Bad Financial Advice In the digital age, where advice is as plentiful as it is varied, discerning the worthwhile from the worthless is crucial, particularly concerning your finances. I...