Everyone has an opinion on where they think the economy is going next, and yet no one really knows for sure. It is a fiduciary's job to balance that short-term uncertainty with the long term goals of the client. Join us for a discussion on asset allocation in today's markets with two of the preeminent authorities in the field. We'll put the current environment into a historical context, discuss asset class correlations, look at the importance of understanding the client's risk tolerance and ot...
The presentation focuses on how to employ a methodology of current fiduciary standards through a qualifying process for analysis, design, and recommendations related to life insurance. Disclosure of policy nuances that often "trap" the client, the differentiation between commission product and commission culture, and the incapacity to make a judgement call based on illustrations will be provided. We will also address the need to fulfill the advisor's responsibilities of oversight in this area,...
This archived webinar will review some of the new fi360 Toolkit features that are now available. We will take a look at the new reporting template features, My Clients, the Asset Allocation Optimizer and some of the other changes to the fi360 Toolkit.
A discussion of the DOL's new proposed regulation on fiduciary investment advice and the DOL's 408(b)(2) regulation. The proposal will, if adopted in its current form, substantially expand the definition of fiduciary investment advice to include many of the current activities of investment consultants and broker-dealers. The 408(b)(2) regulation amplifies that issue by requiring a written disclosure if a person or entity "reasonably expects" to be providing fiduciary services. In addition, bot...
Social media can be a valuable tool for advisors to reach new client audiences and network with colleagues, but only if you know how to use it right. Join us for a discussion on building an effective social media program, understanding the liability and exposure associated with social media and complying with the latest regulatory guidance.
The webinar this month will cover basic functions of the Investment Analyzer. It will review:1. Explore the different data universes in the fi360 Toolkit.2. Searching and screening for investment options in the Analyzer.3. Creating a saved search.4. Utilizing your custom due diligence criteria in the Analyzer.5. Utilizing a Custom Fund Universe in the analyzer.6. Reporting options in the Investment Analyzer.
A discussion on the new era of regulation that has taken hold in Washington. Specific topics include the effects the Dodd-Frank Act will have on advisors and brokers over the next few years; recent SEC and DOL rulemaking, including proposals, rules and guidance that affect fees, disclosures, and how advice is given; and what new regulatory actions can be expected in the next year that will further shape how financial products and services are sold and delivered. We also go over what steps you ...
This webinar will review the FinaMetrica risk profiling system and how you can use it in conjunction with your Toolkit subscription.
Client and investment fees are always a hot topic in the press and as a result clients are more mindful than ever of the fees and expenses they pay. Advisors also have a fiduciary duty to periodically review client fees and expenses to ensure that they are appropriate for the services a client receives. The fi360 quarterly webinar reviews the fiduciary issues inherent in monitoring fees and expenses and some of the different fees and expenses that can be monitored.
This session explains the differences between ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciaries, along with other, non-ERISA fiduciaries, under what circumstances you would choose to act as one type versus another, what this means for your business model and how you market yourself. Presenters: Scott Simon, Principal, Prudent Investor Advisors, LLC, Scott Pritchard, Managing Director, Advisors Access, Capital Directions, and Rich Lynch, COO, fi360