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Human Capital
Diversity is Good Business for Advisory Firms
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U.S. demographics are changing and we are expected to be a minority/majority by 2045. Yet the majority of financial advisors are still overwhelmingly white, male and shrinking in numbers. FlexShares conducted a survey of investors and advisors to see if diversity was being pursued and how firms were building diverse teams.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Wire: A 30 year perspective, and a bit more perspective on the 30-year mortgage
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Adopting a long-term view on investing and the markets is needed most when it is difficult to do—like right now, when stocks are extremely volatile and under pressure as investors try to determine how COVID-19 and this year’s election will ultimately impact corporate and consumer sentiment and spending, corporate profits, and the pricing of risk assets.
Market Outlooks
Stop Assuming. Start Listening!
FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds recently conducted a national survey of HNW primary breadwinners. The results surprised us. Some of the assumptions that we, as an industry, have made about investors because of gender don’t apply to this group of executives. In your business, making incorrect assumptions can hurt your chances with new prospects and in retaining existing clients. We’ve created this guide to help you artfully approach your engagements to better understand the unique situations your potential and current clients are navigating. We’ve broken it down by topic and offer conversation starter ideas.
Client Experience
Rethink How to Win Executive Investors: The surprising impact of gender on engaging HNW breadwinners
This paper shares the results of HNW executive investor survey and highlights how gender stereotypes don't apply to this powerful group of investors.
Client Experience
How to Host Extraordinary Client Experiences
While the retirement seminar may have served you well in the past, they may not help you stand out in the future. To attract, retain and grow your client base you’ll need events that are designed around your clients’ passions.
Human Capital
Managing NextGen Financial Professionals
In this paper we seek to acknowledge the truths and dispel the myths around the stereotypes attached to Millennials. By understanding the drivers of Millennials’ preferred work styles and expectations, we believe advisors will be better equipped to manage them.
Business Development
Insights into Advisor Wellness: Stress and Satisfaction Are (still) Defining Factors
A look at the results of FlexShares research on advisor wellness. The paper reveals key stressors and the divergence of those stressors based on gender, age, marital status, firm types and services offered.
Manager & Investment Selection
How Loyal is Too Loyal? Relying on only a few managers may be a disservice to your clients
Are you confident you are choosing the best managers for your clients? The data from this Envestat report may surprise you.