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DEI: A Buzzword or a Business Imperative?
By Stephani Niblock
In today's shifting business landscape, the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is under scrutiny. Some corporations are doubling down on their commitments, while others are stepping back. As financial advisors, you may find yourself wondering—how does this impact your practice? 

 

The NAPFA Foundation: Transforming Lives One Day at a Time
By Nick Casas
In just over two years, the NAPFA Foundation has completely transformed the way it measures success and the standards it applies to every decision it makes.

 

Find Your Crew in NAPFA
By Steve Doster, CFP^® and Lisa M. Neira, CFP^®
NAPFA can feel both inspiring and overwhelming. On one hand, you're part of a vast network of over 4,000 CFP^® professionals. On the other, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd, unsure of where to begin making real connections. That’s where peer groups come in.

 

By Design, Not By Default
By Shelby Nicholl
This industry loves conformity. Blue shirts. Glasses. The alphabet soup after our names. Yet the most successful advisors do things differently. They break through. They follow their hearts. They are authentic.

 

Choosing Between an OCCO and a Compliance Consultant: What RIAs Need to Know
By Nancy Harry and Kari Thiessen
In today’s regulatory environment, RIAs must remain vigilant in their compliance efforts. For RIAs navigating this landscape, two options often emerge: hiring an outsourced Chief Compliance Officer (OCCO) or engaging a compliance consultant. Each path offers distinct benefits and trade-offs. 

 

The Bright Line that Doesn’t Exist
By Bob Veres
In my 40-plus year career, I’ve never seen a blurrier contrast between real professionals and people pretending to be than what we have today. That has to change, and I think it will eventually, somehow. The question in my mind is how to redraw the line in light of a couple of decades of professional evolution—and define new, higher standards for the benefit of the consuming public.