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- Market & Economic Perspectives
2022 Midyear Outlook: Energy Supply Vs. Demand Dynamics
In his 2022 midyear outlook, Commonwealth's Nathan Parker explores energy supply and demand dynamics and what they mean for investors going forward.
- Market & Economic Perspectives
2022 Midyear Outlook: The Road Ahead for Fixed Income
What does the road ahead look like for fixed income? In his 2022 midyear outlook, Commonwealth's Peter Essele sees opportunity on the horizon.
- Marketing & Practice Management
Build a Sustainable Practice with an Equity Ownership Structure
Is creating an equity ownership structure a good move for your advisory business? Learn how this model may be right on the money to help you build a sustainable practice.
- Market & Economic Perspectives
2022 Midyear Outlook: A New Paradigm for Equity Investors?
What should equity investors expect in the months ahead? In our 2022 Midyear Outlook, we examine where we go from here.
- Market & Economic Perspectives
2022 Midyear Outlook: Slow Growth Ahead?
What's the market and economic outlook for the rest of the year? To find out, we need to start with the fundamentals.
- Wealth Planning & Investing
Reluctant to Outsource Investment Management? You Shouldn't Be
Today’s outsourcing options have become a game changer for many advisors. We break down the myths versus the reality of using this powerful strategy to elevate your business.
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- Market & Economic Perspectives
2022 Midyear Outlook: Slow Growth Ahead?
What's the market and economic outlook for the rest of the year? To find out, we need to start with the fundamentals.
- Wealth Planning & Investing
Reluctant to Outsource Investment Management? You Shouldn't Be
Today’s outsourcing options have become a game changer for many advisors. We break down the myths versus the reality of using this powerful strategy to elevate your business.
- Compliance & Regulation
Protecting Senior Clients from Elder Financial Abuse
A client request seems unusual. What should you do? Consider asking these four questions to help protect senior clients from elder financial abuse.
- Marketing & Practice Management
How to Run a More LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice
LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples face unique financial challenges. Learn how you can help them plan and save for the future while fostering a more inclusive practice.
- Marketing & Practice Management
Power Marketing Playbook: 4 Steps to Creating Client Personas
Client personas provide crucial insights into your ideal audience. Learn how you could drive business growth with this powerful tool.
- Wealth Planning & Investing
Bringing the 60/40 Portfolio Back to Life
With the Fed poised to push interest rates higher, and inflation at the highest levels we've seen in decades, investors may be wondering whether the 60/40 portfolio should be abandoned for an alternative approach. Here's an argument in favor of staying the course.
- Marketing & Practice Management
Future-Proof Your Firm: Guiding G2 Advisors on the Path to Partnership
Want to unlock more of your firm’s potential and create a powerful synergy with next-gen advisors? A strong internal succession strategy is the key.