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CFA Makes 'Most Significant Changes to Program in 60 Years'

Wealth Management

Among other changes, the association will add a wealth management specialization, with additional content on client management, investment planning and the duty of care.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 4–5)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A survey indicates that workplace retirement plan participants with financial advisors tend to save more than their non-advised counterparts and that a strong majority of participants overall are interested in receiving professional advice (with more than 3/4 of this group expressing willingness to pay for it) A look (..)

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How to help clients manage their debt

Nationwide Financial

As a financial professional, one of the most important things you can do for your clients is to help them manage their debt effectively and work toward building financial security. By taking a holistic approach to financial planning, you can help your clients manage their debt effectively and work toward building financial security.

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Michael Hunstad on Market Elasticity

Wealth Management

chief investment officer of global equities at Northern Trust Asset Management, discusses how advisors can help clients manage volatility shocks. Michael Hunstad, Ph.D.,

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Establishing Solo 401(k) Plans For Self-Employed Workers: Options, Contribution Limits, Deadlines, And More!

Nerd's Eye View

And for advisors who serve self-employed clients, managing a solo 401(k) plan is often a different process than managing other types of investments. Although both types of solo 401(k) plans come with particular benefits, there are also tradeoffs to each approach.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 14-15)

Nerd's Eye View

The study also identified factors that separated firms experiencing the greatest organic growth from others, which include offering a comprehensive suite of services, having a higher 'close' rate with prospects, and, perhaps counterintuitively, a lack of satisfaction with their client experience. Read More.

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Michael Hunstad on Market Risk and Volatility

Wealth Management

chief investment officer of global equities at Northern Trust Asset Management discusses how advisors can help clients manage market risk. Michael Hunstad, Ph.