In this week’s Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, explains why August’s plunging markets were an opportunity for advisors to demonstrate their value to clients, and discusses how to set up a communications plan for the next bout of financial turmoil.
Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research
Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds
New funds hold several big names found in broad U.S. stock indexes
Effective communication, whether digital or in person, remains key to strong client/advisor relationships
CEO embezzled bank funds in crypto "pig butchering" scheme
All fund categories reported strong inflows, except for cryptoasset ETFs
Steeper rates have increased the debt load of low- and middle-income households