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December 17, 2016

 


Fifteen "Star Wars" Lessons For Becoming A Financial Planning Jedi
In honor of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," here are 15 lessons from the film series to help you be a financial planning Jedi.


Fighting the DOL Rule Is a Bad Marketing Plan

Mark Miller

There is a huge business opportunity to guide advice-hungry boomers into retirement, but only if they trust that you have their best interests at heart. Is it any wonder that most don’t believe that?


Schwab Announces New Robo-Hybrid Service

Ryan W. Neal

By combining a team of advisors with robo platform, Schwab Intelligent Advisory goes toe-to-toe with Vanguard and Personal Capital.


Sen. John Thune Announces Intention to Repeal the Estate Tax Next Year

Patricia M. Soldano

Broad overhaul on the agenda for Congress.


Six Things to Consider as Stocks Break Records

Barry Ritholtz | Bloomberg

Some things you might have overlooked amid the all-time highs in the markets.


The Psychology Behind 'You're Fired!'

Jeff Spears

How this mindset manifests itself in four major areas of our personal and professional lives.


New Jersey (and Other) State Estate Tax Changes

Martin M. Shenkman, Andrew T. Wolfe and Alan A. Davidson

How they’re affected by the current environment of planning uncertainty.


Keeping Plan Sponsors on the Right Side of the Education Versus Advice Line

Ed McCarthy

The DOL fiduciary rule provides guidance on the education versus advice question.


Preparing for Shifts in Philanthropic Planning During the Trump Era

Paul Connolly

Get the most out of charitable giving before 2016 ends and over the next four years.


So You Want to Build a Relationship with Your Clients

Dayne Roseman

How to nurture client connections in a meaningful, sustainable way.


 

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