How financial advisors can better serve transgender people

[ad_1] New transgender clients often tell River Nice they didn’t think they could receive services from the wealth management industry, given that so many doors in society remain closed to them.  “It’s not even that they’ve spoken with another advisor or they have not been served well by another advisor,” said Nice, a trans financial… Continue reading How financial advisors can better serve transgender people

CEO: To Lead an RIA, ‘You Have to Understand People’

[ad_1] Heather Robertson Fortner is not a financial advisor but surely understands what makes people tick, which is a big reason for her putting together advisor teams that deliver top-notch results and excellent client experiences. Fortner is CEO and chair of Atlanta-based SignatureFD, which manages nearly $70 billion in client assets. “In our industry, where… Continue reading CEO: To Lead an RIA, ‘You Have to Understand People’

8 Ways To Spend Your Mandatory Required Minimum Distribution Right Now

[ad_1] perinjo / Getty Images With December starting, there are a lot of financial matters to wrap up before the end of the year. One of those is RMDs, or required minimum distributions, from tax-deferred retirement accounts that the government makes retired taxpayers withdraw every year. See: 7 Frugal Habits That Rarely Pay Off for… Continue reading 8 Ways To Spend Your Mandatory Required Minimum Distribution Right Now

Alphastar Capital Management, LLC Announces Paul B. Stetz as New President

[ad_1] CORNELIUS, N.C., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, a leading registered investment advisor (RIA) founded in 2011, is excited to announce the appointment of Paul B. Stetz as its new president. Stetz brings over 30 years of extensive experience in executive leadership, RIA sales, relationship management, business consulting, and mergers and… Continue reading Alphastar Capital Management, LLC Announces Paul B. Stetz as New President

Tips on making ends meet in a world where ‘everything is costing more’

[ad_1] As the cost of living continues to rise, a Halifax-area financial advisor is offering up tips to help families cut back on extra costs. Story continues below advertisement Angela Mercier, the owner of Mercier Mediation & Financial Services, said she’s seeing an increase in people seeking her services. “I have clients that are coming… Continue reading Tips on making ends meet in a world where ‘everything is costing more’