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This post is part of a series discussing the findings of the 2022 State of Women in Wealth Management Report. In early 2022, my colleague Julie Ragatz, Ph.D., and I embarked on a research journey together. Our goal? Dive into the experience of women working in wealth management to uncover the barriers to entering and …

Changes to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s “Marketing Rule” recently went into effect, and they impact everything from testimonials to the definition of an “advertisement.”  Staying in compliance with these rule changes can be challenging for advisors, but our on-demand webinar “Staying on Top of SEC Marketing Rule Changes” can help you stay on track.  …

The new year brings fresh hopes for investors and the markets, but also the threat of a recession, lingering worries about inflation and other uncertainties. Is the market volatility of 2022 behind us? Is inflation finally under control? What else should advisors be prepared for? Join Carson’s Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, …

 While 20 years ago it was possible to thrive as an investment specialist only, that’s becoming increasingly difficult in today’s financial planning services environment. Now clients want advisors who do more than manage their investments – they expect advisors to offer comprehensive financial planning. Comprehensive financial planning can deliver more value to investors. Vanguard’s Advisor’s …

The SECURE Act brought big changes to retirement planning when it was signed into law in 2019. Now, its sequel – dubbed SECURE 2.0 Act – has just passed as part of the 2023 budget. Though SECURE 2.0 Act’s changes to the retirement landscape aren’t quite as sweeping as the original, there’s still plenty advisors …

Unlike its predecessor, the SECURE 2.0 Act makes major revisions to help Americans save for retirement, which advisors need to understand. The new rules bring plenty of changes for retirees, workers, employers and small business owners. Congress made a clear effort to call out the importance of having an emergency fund and college funding, and …

How do the midterm election results impact financial planning and the markets? From tax policy to market response, we cover it all during our webinar, “Markets and Policy Post-Midterm,” hosted by Carson’s Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Jamie Hopkins, Managing Partner of Wealth Solutions. They cover: • How the election results may impact the …

Ron Carson, founder & CEO of Carson Group, and Jamie Hopkins, managing partner of wealth solutions, will release their latest book, “Find your Freedom: Financial Planning for a Life on Purpose” on November 22.

Carson Group revealed the results of its first-ever State of Women in Wealth Management Report during Excell REPRESENT. The research study looked at the experiences and perceptions of both women and men on the opportunities and challenges faced by female advisors in the financial services industry. Currently women make up more than half of the …

Time management is a skill that we all need – but it isn’t one that we all have. An entire team that uses their time effectively can be the difference between a thriving, growing firm and one that struggles. Time is our only finite resource, so we need to use it well! This applies to …