Enjoy the latest issue of The Weekend Reading for Financial Planners. This week’s issue opens with the news that the SEC’s proposed “safeguard rule” will significantly increase the number of investment advisors deemed to be in control of client assets, increasing advisors’ administrative requirements. Qualified managers, although the final regulatory contours remain uncertain.
Also, this week’s industry news:
- Why Some TAMP and Investment Advisor Actions Caused the SEC to Propose New (and Potentially Burdensome) “Outsourcing Rules”
- Why independent broker-dealers could dominate RIA M&A next year
From there, there are several articles on Advisor Marketing.
- How to Create an Engaging Call to Action for an Advisory Firm’s Website
- Steps advisors can take to grow and manage an effective marketing mailing list
- 5 Features That Make Advisor Websites More Valuable Marketing Tools
There are also many articles on tax planning.
- How Advisors Can Help Clients Avoid IRS Audits This Season
- How major life changes, such as moving or a new job, affect a client’s tax return
- A review of the best tax preparation software tools for different tax situations
Finally, we conclude with three articles on personal development.
- Why showing coolness, a combination of style and substance, is often central to successful careers
- Why it’s worth having ‘talking permission’ when trying new things
- Why a little self-doubt can help you make better decisions
Enjoy your “light” reading!
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