When you think of ‘circular fashion’ you might think of donating your old clothes and items to local charity shops, or online marketplaces. But what about consignment stores that pay you for your most-loved items and offer credit notes that allow you to refresh your wardrobe at the same time? That’s exactly what Kirsta Hawkins, […]
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#FASuccess Ep 405: When Being ‘Youthful’ Turns From A Liability To An Asset In Building Your (Long-Term) Advisory Business, With Gaetano Sacco
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 405th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is Gaetano Sacco. Gaetano is a partner and senior financial advisor at Fountainhead Advisors, an RIA based in Warren, New Jersey, that oversees approximately $900 million in assets under management for 1,000 client households. What’s unique about […]
Fifth of people have lost pension pots
A fifth of people (19%) with multiple pensions think they’ve lost track of at least one of their retirement savings pots, according to new research from Standard Life.
Crypto crook pleads guilty
Crypto crook Olumide Osunkoya faces a prison sentence after pleading guilty to illegally operating a network of illegal crypto ATMs.
CEO Peer Groups: A Strategy For Financial Advisors To Build Trust With And Attract Business Owner Clients
When it comes to focusing on a niche for financial advisors, business owner clients can be an appealing target as they can have complex financial planning problems ranging from cash flow management to tax planning to acquisition strategies. However, while business owners can be compelling clients, they can also be difficult to find and prospect […]
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 28–September 29)
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli has shown a sharp increase in the number of affluent investors willing to pay for advice, which on the one hand reflects the increasing financial complexity in peoples’ lives (while […]
Editor’s Comment: FCA’s war on crime will take time
There was a welcome pledge from the FCA this week that it would strive to speed up enforcement action in future, despite the challenges. This is promising but I suspect it will be harder to achieve than they expect.
Pension schemes fined £33,000 for failing value test
Pension schemes have been fined more than £33,000 by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) after failing a detailed value for members (dVFM) assessment.
Clients want wealth managers to use technology
Investors would consider switching from a wealth manager that doesn’t modernise and embrace new technology, according to new research.
Titan adds two fixed income funds
Titan Investment Solutions, the investment arm of Titan Wealth, has added two new funds to its fixed income range.