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How Advisers Can Respond When Clients Ask About Crypto in 401(k)s
Advisers need to establish clear frameworks to address client interest, navigate risks like volatility, and ensure they meet their fiduciary responsibilities.
By Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP®
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What Private Equity's Shift Means for Investors, Business Owners
For 40 years, private equity enjoyed extraordinary returns thanks to falling rates and abundant credit. That's changed. What should PE firms and clients do now?
By Alexander G. Stacy
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Employers Will Find the Best Person for the Job in an Escape Room
Escape rooms can give employers a better indication of job candidates' strengths than a standard interview. Here's how your company can get on board.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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Billed 12 Hours for a Few Seconds of Work: AI and Law Firms
The ability of AI to reduce the time required for certain legal tasks is exposing the legal profession's reliance on the billable hour.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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How to Navigate the Silence After Your Business Sells for $5M
The silence after a big sale can be disorienting. It's essential to redefine your identity and focus on your purpose before rushing into the next big thing.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF
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Is a Cash Balance Plan Your Key to a Wealthy Retirement?
Cash balance plans have plenty of benefits for small-business owners. For starters, they can supercharge retirement savings and slash taxes. Should you opt in?
By Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative
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To Build Client Relationships That Last, Embrace Simplicity
As more automation becomes the norm, you can distinguish yourself as a financial professional by using technology wisely and prioritizing personal touches.
By Cody Foster
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Client Demand Is Forcing Advisers to Specialize: How to Deliver
The complexity of wealthy clients' needs — combined with AI and consumer demand — suggests the future of financial planning belongs to specialized experts.
By Jared Trexler
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What Makes This Business Successful? The Founder's Kids Share
The children of Morgan Clayton share how their father's wisdom, life experience and caring nature have turned their family business into a respected powerhouse.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
