We’ve already seen the results of free trading. Where does that leave advisors? As Orion CEO Eric Clarke says, "the future is fiduciary."
Professionally managed retirement accounts perform better and build long-term client loyalty. Why do so many advisors leave that money on the table?
Model portfolios are not new, so what was the main attraction? The spotlight went to BlackRock, which recently became part of America's Best TAMPs.
Gaining true empathy is often a challenge. You and your team have a curse of knowledge that can color how you gather information and communicate.