25 Facing The Dreaded Non-Compete Clause ? There Are Remedies . Non-compete clauses are increasingly out of favor politically , but larger RIAs are holding on tight . By Jennifer Lea Reed
27 Preparing Clients For The Risk Of Cognitive Decline Advisors often have to bring up this sensitive topic with clients . By Ben Mattlin
29 Should Clients Know Their Advisor ’ s Net Worth ? Advisors agree that they should be open with their clients about their personal finances . By Jacqueline Sergeant
32 Talking Bots How will AI be used by
39 Three Myths About The Bond Market The era of declining interest rates may have come to an end , and many investors don ’ t seem to realize it . By Allison Schrager
42 Displaying Mid-Cap Mojo The Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund has navigated this space with top-notch results . By Jeff Schlegel
45 Tax-Smart Wealth Transfer Tips For Clients In Late Old Age Older clients have different needs , which often include the need to help family members . By Paul R . Samuelson
48 Inflation Lifts Tax Ceilings Different times call for different year-end tax moves . By Eric L . Reiner
50 Getting Over The Annuity Hurdles If you think handling annuities is a problem , you ’ re not alone . By Ben Mattlin
60 Keeping Your Clients From Fumbling A Financial Windfall How does sudden money affect people ’ s psyches ? By Emily Koochel
Business Management
YOUR BUSINESS
25 Facing The Dreaded Non-Compete Clause ? There Are Remedies . Non-compete clauses are increasingly out of favor politically , but larger RIAs are holding on tight . By Jennifer Lea Reed
CLIENT RELATIONS
27 Preparing Clients For The Risk Of Cognitive Decline Advisors often have to bring up this sensitive topic with clients . By Ben Mattlin
CLIENT RELATIONS
29 Should Clients Know Their Advisor ’ s Net Worth ? Advisors agree that they should be open with their clients about their personal finances . By Jacqueline Sergeant
TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS
32 Talking Bots How will AI be used by
advisors — and how can it be used safely and ethically ? By Christopher Robbins
Wealth Management
INVESTING
39 Three Myths About The Bond Market The era of declining interest rates may have come to an end , and many investors don ’ t seem to realize it . By Allison Schrager
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PORTFOLIO SPOTLIGHT
42 Displaying Mid-Cap Mojo The Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund has navigated this space with top-notch results . By Jeff Schlegel
TAX PLANNING
45 Tax-Smart Wealth Transfer Tips For Clients In Late Old Age Older clients have different needs , which often include the need to help family members . By Paul R . Samuelson
TAX PLANNING
48 Inflation Lifts Tax Ceilings Different times call for different year-end tax moves . By Eric L . Reiner
RETIREMENT PLANNING
50 Getting Over The Annuity Hurdles If you think handling annuities is a problem , you ’ re not alone . By Ben Mattlin
PARTING SHOT
60 Keeping Your Clients From Fumbling A Financial Windfall How does sudden money affect people ’ s psyches ? By Emily Koochel
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