How to Enhance Your 401(K) Plan Practice as a Retirement Plan Advisor
There are a few keys to enhance/optimize your 401k practice. Today we will take a look at four components that will streamline your business towards success if utilized correctly. Consistency...Read More
15 Traits No Financial Advisor Should be Without
1. Be sure to have a good reputation. Getting a strong referral from a past client can be a sign that people feel comfortable enough to recommend your services to...Read More
5 Quick facts on why AnnuityOptimizer will make you a trusted advisor
Here are the 5 Quick facts on why AnnuityOptimizer will make you a trusted advisor: AnnuityOptimizer Demonstrates fees and projected cash flows for variable, fixed, fixed indexed annuities Compares any type...Read More
Stress Testing As a Distinction Between Clairvoyants and Risk Managers
Stress Testing As a Distinction Between Clairvoyants and Risk Managers Bill Graham, the father of value investing and the co-author of the infamous book Security Analysis, said: “The essence of...Read More
3 Advantages of Stress Testing vs. Traditional Risk Measures
Portfolio Stress Testing is a useful method for determining how a portfolio will fare during periods of financial crises. The financial crises scenarios are modeled and may include historical events (e.g. 2008-like scenario) and events that we have not observed yet.
The One Reason Stress Testing is Vital to Financial Advisors
Stress testing is widely used by institutional investors. However, with recent advances in computing power this tool has become accessible to advisors as well. Stress testing allows the user to...Read More
How to Start (or start over) with Social Media Marketing as a Financial Advisor
Financial advisory clients are increasingly turning to social media to streamline, and even help manage, their investment portfolios. This leaves many advisors out in the cold if they have not...Read More
5 Signs indicating that you might have fiduciary liability.
In order to avoid fiduciary liability, you, as a fiduciary, should pay attention to the expenses of the 401k plan you provide, and its performance, therefore: If the funds provided...Read More
Why 401k Participant Education is Vital for Plan Sponsors
A Plan Sponsor has many responsibilities. A good advisor can assist by helping the plan to reduce fees and meet fiduciary obligations. Ultimately the goal of the plan and the Plan Sponsor is to help set their employees up for a well-funded retirement
13 Questions Retirement Plan Advisors Should Ask Plan Sponsors
Retirement Plan Advisors usually have their own personal methods and strategies in their business practice when approaching retirement plans. Advisors who represent the interests of retirement plans must take on...Read More