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Alternative Investments
There’s no place like home
There really is no place like home, which brings us to the housing market, and what it might mean for the US economy and US consumer as we battle back from the COVID-19 caused recession.
Alternative Investments
Responsible Investing in Real Estate
Abigail oversees Nuveen Real Estate’s sustainability strategy which positions us as a global leader on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Here, Abigail provides insights on our approach to responsible investing and how we implement sustainability into our real estate investment lifecycle.
Client Experience
The Search for an Advisor Like Me
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Analysts have been investigating the business case for diversity across industries for years and it has grown stronger. The Wall Street Journal’s research suggests that diverse and inclusive cultures may provide “companies with a competitive edge over their peers.” Companies participating in the study credited maintaining diversity with a range of benefits, including talent retention and better innovation and product development.
Client Experience
Advisory Firm Back to Office Checklist
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As states begin to lift their stay-at-home orders many advisors are looking forward to getting their teams back into the office. This checklist will help you get organized.
Client Experience
Back to Work Considerations for Advisory Firms
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As states begin to lift restrictions surrounding COVID-19, advisory firms are faced with a daunting question – what does the return to work look like? Now that we’ve mastered the art of working from home, how do we approach the next major hurdle of going back? While the future remains uncertain, it’s important to begin these discussions and start putting an office resiliency plan in place.
Behavioral Finance
Focused expertise
There have been many restrictions placed on the normal rhythms of life in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interactions we typically take for granted such as going to restaurants, spending time with friends, working out at the gym, and traveling on vacation have all been curtailed in an effort to tame the pandemic.
Client Experience
How to Serve the "Expert" Client
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In a recent FlexShares ETFs survey, the majority of HNW primary breadwinners rated themselves a perfect 10 out of 10 when it came to their investment knowledge. With the markets still uncertain, this article offers ways for advisors to add value to these confident clients
Client Experience
Clients don’t want another email. They want to hear your voice.
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Have you been proactively asking your clients how they are doing personally? Ongoing proactive communication has never been more important.
Client Experience
Five Things Advisors Can Do to Help Themselves and Clients Manage Through COVID-19
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The widespread closure of social settings and workplaces has created unprecedented business disruption, and for many of us, unfamiliar emotional distress as well. These tips may help you manage during and beyond this uncertain time.
Behavioral Finance
Win the day
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As a child, my father (himself a financial advisor) had a single obsession—paying off our house.
Behavioral Finance
Should I be worried? An investor litmus test
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As a child, I remember seeing my mother’s wooden plaque of The Serenity Prayer that she kept above our kitchen sink. For those not familiar with this popular prayer, it reads...
Behavioral Finance
The formula for happiness: Wanting what you have
What if I told you that there’s a formula that is exceedingly easy to remember and could positively impact almost every decision you make? What if I told you that there is a formula for happiness?