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Building block model portfolios introduce greater flexibility
The benefits of building block model portfolios can help financial professionals achieve greater efficiencies in their practice.
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Three tips for having consultative conversations that make a lasting impression
The initial meeting with plan sponsors is your opportunity to demonstrate why they should work with you. Learn three tips for having meaningful conversations that can help differentiate you from other retirement plan consultants.
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Year-end checklist: eight tips for financial professionals
The holidays are here and it’s time to prepare for the new year. Here are eight items for retirement plan financial professionals to focus on as you close the book on this year and start writing next year’s story.
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Solve a retirement plan problem to win over prospects
Growing your financial advisory business requires finding qualified prospects. To turn prospects into clients, try to find a catalyst—a solution to a problem they’re experiencing. Learn how to identify deficiencies in a retirement plan, turn them into strengths, and showcase your value.
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Three tips to help avoid becoming an accidental fiduciary
As a third-party administrator (TPA), you may often take initiative to help plan sponsors with various tasks. But could you accidentally cross a line to become a fiduciary by doing these things? We’ll share some tips to help avoid unwanted fiduciary status while still offering excellent service.
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Why upgrading from SIMPLEs to 401(k)s may make sense
Incorporating retirement plans into your advisory business can be a great way to grow your practice. You can show your value to plan sponsors by clearly outlining the differences between SIMPLEs—IRA or 401(k)—and traditional 401(k)s.
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Four reasons to consider selling retirement plans
Many financial professionals are hesitant to sell retirement plans because they think they have to be a retirement plan specialist. Learn why that may not be the case, plus four ways adding this service can help you stay competitive and generate new business.
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How to use appendices in your retirement plan service agreement
Running an employer-sponsored retirement plan can be complex. Determining who’s responsible for what can be challenging. A thoughtful service agreement between yourself—the financial professional—and your plan sponsor client is critical to establishing your role.
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What services does a TPA provide?
If you’re a third-party administrator (TPA) in the retirement industry, then you know you play an important role in making a retirement plan work. You help plan sponsors and financial professionals manage their retirement plans amid changing legislation, regulations, and more. How do you adapt to these evolving needs? We’ve got a few things you can consider to help you determine where you want to focus your energy.
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What’s your DEI business strategy?
Financial services firms that embrace workplace diversity and adopt a well-defined DEI strategy can help position themselves for continued growth. Learn DEI best practices to help you serve a diverse clientele with excellence.
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