Mondays are all about financial adviser-related links here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at how advisory firms are distributing equity.
Quote of the Day
"Don’t spring a fee increase on a client."
(Arlene Moss)
Podcasts
- Michael Kitces talks setting boundaries with Emily Rassam who is the Senior Financial Planner for Archer Investment Management. (kitces.com)
- Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak discuss the recent "The State of Retirement Income" report. (morningstar.com)
- Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese talk with Phil Pearlman about the connection between health and wealth planning. (open.spotify.com)
- Cameron Passmore and Benjamin Felix talk with Prof. Annamaria Lusardi about the importance of financial literacy. (rationalreminder.libsyn.com)
The biz
- The DeVoe 2023 M&A report shows expectations for lower RIA valuations. (static1.squarespace.com)
- CI Financial ($CIXX) is moving forward with an IPO of its U.S. unit. (wealthmanagement.com)
Dynasty Financial Partners
- Why Schwab's ($SCHW) investment in Dynasty is notable. (riabiz.com)
- Don't be surprised if Schwab ($SCHW) makes more deals like this. (wealthmanagement.com)
- Dynasty Financial Partners is still targeting an IPO. (investmentnews.com)
Practice management
- Why firms need to make compliance an ally, not an obstacle. (investmentnews.com)
- Firm owners are increasingly concerned about succession. (riaintel.com)
- The case for pre-hiring in anticipation of growth. (morningstar.com)
SECURE Act 2.0
- An initial take on what is included in the just passed Secure Act 2.0. (thinkadvisor.com)
- Being able to move unused 529 plan funds into an IRA is a neat trick. (nytimes.com)
Retirement
- How to optimize Social Security benefits as a widow. (kindnessfp.com)
- Peter Lazaroff talks with Taylor Schulte about avoiding IRMAA fees. (peterlazaroff.com)
Advisers
- Why advisers should choose the simplest product to get the job done. (investmentnews.com)
- Why you need to look at your own data to find growth. (thinkadvisor.com)
- Why the hard sell will ultimately backfire when it comes to client acquisition. (mikemelissinos.substack.com)
- On the difference between risk tolerance and risk perception. (morningstar.com)
- Why Morningstar ($MORN) is optimistic its new portal can help financial advisers simplify their setups. (riaintel.com)
- A national 401(k) plan is closer to reality than you think in the 'Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022.' (morningstar.com)