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Gaining Perspective

Aug 24, 2022

While market volatility is to thank for significant portfolio losses across the board, WisdomTree funds attracted almost $4 billion of inflows in the second quarter of 2022, the firm’s strongest quarter since 2015, and met a new milestone with 82% of its AUM exceeding benchmarks – something my guest, E-Trade...


Aug 23, 2022

When it comes to choosing Medicare Supplement plan options, new-to-Medicare beneficiaries are opting for lower cost plans. During the first six months of 2022, some 38% opted for Medigap Plan N. Just over half (51%) selected Plan G coverage. Nearly 6% enrolled in a High Deductible Plan G (HDG) plan.

My guests today will...


Aug 16, 2022

On July 18, Vanguard launched the Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund, which is the firm’s first impact fund and is designed for clients looking to invest in companies that have the potential to outperform the broad market as well as deliver positive change. Vanguard introduced the fund by...


Aug 15, 2022

Restrictive compliance and new, rapid-fire regulatory rules pose a challenge for independent advisors who often do not have the bandwidth to respond in a timely manner. Corporate RIAs must differentiate themselves on how they can help advisors navigate this often-confusing reality. My guests today lead one of...


Aug 4, 2022

If you want to call yourself a lawyer, doctor or accountant, you must adhere to strict regulatory requirements. Even electricians and plumbers must be properly licensed. But that is not and has not been true of financial planners. Anyone can call themselves a financial planner.

That is about to change.

On July 21, the...