Wealthtech Insider

Behavioral finance has discovered a tendency in humans to create “mental accounts” or “buckets” and having a bucket earmarked for safety can go a long way toward calming the nerves of rattled investors.

To create the kind of wealth management experience your clients expect, you need a well-thought-out strategy that includes four critical components

Winning the day means knowing what is controllable, working to control those things, and leaving the rest alone. It’s a mindset that can benefit you and your clients through good times and bad.

Newly-established RIAs are exciting. Independent advisors can pick the tools they want, build their own culture, and hone in on the clients that will help them grow.

The role of an advisor has shifted in recent years. Investors no longer approach them to “beat the market” or to perform stand-alone asset management that has quickly become commoditized in our industry.

The impact of disrupted lives and lost income from COVID-19 will be with us for years to come, and the people who need the most help are often in no position to hire an advisor.

When the market goes haywire or a client’s financial life is jolted by an unanticipated surprise, how do you help them stick to their plans? Their long-term goals might seem very far away during a difficult moment.

The past year has shown investors the value of working with a seasoned financial professional, but how do you quantify the benefits of planning, guidance, and behavioral finance?

There is a growing disconnect between what investors want from their advisors, and how advisors feel they should use their time. Recently, Orion surveyed both groups to uncover potential opportunities for advisors.

A recent survey commissioned by Orion Advisor Solutions found that nearly 80% of investors believe their advisors should be focused on minimizing their tax obligations