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Brian O'Connell

Brian O'Connell is an analyst with InsuranceQuotes.com. Contact him at [email protected].

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Six Signs Clients Have Outgrown Their Financial Advisors

April 17, 2018

Several things contribute to clients outgrowing their advisors. In particular, advisors should be wary of these six things as they could be signs their client is ready to move on from the relationship.

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Geopolitical Strife Sends Money Managers Scurrying for Safety

April 13, 2018

Markets continued to be roiled by uncertainty, from the U.S. trade wars with China to potential conflicts with rogue nations. Money managers are looking at various strategies to safeguard investors’ assets.

Pay It Forward: Gauging the Future of Financial Advisory Fees

April 13, 2018

Traditional advisory payment models are steadily disappearing as younger clients expect flexibility and competitive fees. With that in mind, many advisors are creating new payment options that are gaining favor.

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Chubb Report: Clients Want P&C, But Are Advisors Listening?

March 30, 2018

A new Chubb survey finds that clients want their advisor to deliver property & casualty solutions, but only 28 percent of advisors offer these coverages.

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Seeking Clues on the Future Economy (Hint: It Looks Good)

March 29, 2018

A peek at leading indicators are signaling that further economic growth and stock market gains lie ahead, economic analysts say. In particular, manufacturing production and consumer confidence.

Health Care Expenses Can Sink a Retirement Plan

March 27, 2018

Planning experts offer advice on crafting a responsible retirement plan that takes into account sharply rising health care expenses. A retirement plan that shorts health care planning can leave a client high and dry, they say.

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Helping Clients Avoid a Bear Market ‘Portfolio Plunge’

March 26, 2018

What if you have a client who needs to make a significant withdrawal during a bear market early in retirement? That scenario can devastate a nest egg, and avoiding it takes plenty of planning.

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New Wrinkles Make 2018 Tax Deductions a Tricky Issue

March 16, 2018

Tax experts say money managers can expect more tax planning than usual this season, as advisors and clients get familiar with tax reform.

Five 2018 Issues of Concern for Affluent Investors

March 13, 2018

Optimism in the U.S. economy remains up among high-net-worth investors, but concerns are creeping in, a new survey finds. Inflation, tax changes and interest rates are chief among them.

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T+1 Settlement Date Could Come Next, Securities Analysts Say

March 9, 2018

A September agreement on a two-day deadline for completion of a securities’ transaction might not be in place very long. Some factions are pushing for a one-day cycle, analysts say.

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Tax Reform Change Could Spur ’18 Divorce Boom

March 8, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the alimony tax deduction, which analysts say could prompt a spate of 2018 divorce filings, especially among high earners. Advisors should be prepared to untangle the finances.

Where to Draw the Line With Rude Clients

March 6, 2018

Most clients are great, but some are not. Where do you draw the line with rude, demanding and/or stress-causing clients? We offer five best-practice tips.

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401(k) Tax Reform Boost Spells Opportunity for Advisors

March 6, 2018

The GOP tax reform bill is prompting more U.S. companies to bring financial advisory help in-house to help workers maximize their 401(k) plan participation.

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Pay No Heed To February Stock Market Swoon, Analysts Say

March 2, 2018

The Dow Jones tanked badly over the first few days of February, spreading fear among investors. But analysts say the market is fine and the “correction” was much needed.

New Fed Chair Powell Winning Over Wall Street

February 28, 2018

Wall Street players are happy with the steady hand promised by new Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The biggest issue by far is how the Fed handles interest rates and inflation and Powell is not pushing any drastic moves.

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Surprise! Baby Boomers Pushing Robo-Investment Growth

February 27, 2018

While millennials are big fans of robo-advice, older investors from the baby boomer generation are driving the concept, a new survey found. Aside from retirement services, older investors put fees and relaxation at the top of their list of concerns.

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Planning Smart for Your Clients’ Senior Caregiving Duties

February 21, 2018

Forty seven percent of caregivers have had to tighten their belts financially because of their caregiving responsibilities, a report found. An alert financial advisor can help the caregiver avoid financial hardship.

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Let’s Talk Dollar Cost Averaging in a Volatile Stock Market

February 19, 2018

Is dollar cost averaging a better strategy during a volatile stock market such as the 2018 version? That depends on who you ask. Experts caution investors to consider a range of variables.

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Five Times It’s OK to Collect Social Security Early

February 15, 2018

Delaying Social Security us a time-honored strategy that can net a client up to 8 percent a year in benefits’ growth. But experts recognize there are times when an advisor must get on board with taking benefits early.

Advisors’ LTC Planning Options Require Tough Decisions

February 13, 2018

When it comes to planning for long-term care, advisors and clients have three main options — self-insure, long-term care insurance and life insurance with a long-term care rider. All have positives and negatives.

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