TIFIN Wealth is now integrated with Wealthbox CRM
TIFIN Wealth’s fact-based risk profiling platform is now even easier to use for advisors who work with Wealthbox CRM. We are excited to announce our joint users can now import their Wealthbox contacts into TIFIN Wealth to quickly send them questionnaires and better maintain the risk scores in their investment portfolios. Schedule a demo to learn […]
Why Financial Advisors Need To Demonstrate Their Firm’s Expertise In Digital Marketing
The Online Marketing Institute has shown it takes between 7-13 touches with a client before you make a sales-ready lead. One of the best ways to create enough touchpoints is to publish content online. This content can come in different forms, including articles, social media posts, podcasts, videos, emails, and other content. For businesses, the […]
How the combination of TIFIN Risk + CircleBlack helps advisors drive fact-based financial wellness.
In this episode of TIFIN Risk LIVE, Sarah Rasmuss, Chief Product Officer at Circle Black, and Larry Shumbres, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at TIFIN Risk go through an overview of both platforms and how the combination can help advisors drive fact-based financial wellness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlAxthQIqj0
The Impact of Apple’s iOS 15 Update on Email Marketing for Financial Advisors
At its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple announced new privacy features for the iOS 15, which became available to the public in September 2021. These privacy features have already had a tremendous impact on the use and effectiveness of email marketing, and they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Apple’s iOS […]
Why Fact-Based Multidimensional Risk Capacity Is a Superior Approach for Financial Advisors to Profile Their Clients
Advisors have traditionally used risk tolerance questionnaires and basic timelines as the basis for portfolio recommendations. Unfortunately, these practices are riddled with flaws. As outlined below, including and prioritizing risk capacity offers a far superior method in advising clients with their investments. The Pitfalls of Risk Tolerance Questionnaires Risk tolerance, or preference, is based on […]
Personalization: An Imperative With Ultra High Net Worth Clients
As clients become more discerning with their expectations for service and personalization, it’s no surprise that highly coveted Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients may be even more so. UHNW clients have a myriad of options where to invest their assets and the nuances of each relationship matter. Hyper-personalization can be a powerful driver when […]
SEC’s Request for Comment On Digital Engagement Practices (DEPs) Puts Fintech Practices Under a Microscope
On August 27, 2021, the SEC issued a press release “requesting information and public comment on matters related to the use of digital engagement practices by broker-dealers and investment advisers.” The primary goal of the Request for Comment was to aid the Commission in determining whether or not regulatory action will be needed to protect […]
How Advisors can streamline their practice with State Street ETF Model Portfolios and TIFIN Risk
Click on the video below to watch the playback of our conversation with State Street. State Street Model Strategist Karlan Patel, CFA joined TIFIN Risk’s Co-Founder and CRO Larry Shumbres to demonstrate how State Street ETF Model Portfolios can be utilized on TIFIN Risk to streamline an advisor’s investment practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEEg9E9eVSE
How Assessing Risk Capacity With TIFIN Risk Helps Satisfy the Duty of Care Requirements of Reg BI
One of the key components of the Regulation Best Interest adopted by the SEC on June 30, 2020, is the Care Obligation. In referring to this obligation, the SEC states that when making a recommendation, a broker-dealer “must exercise reasonable diligence, care, and skill when making a recommendation to a retail customer….” This stipulation is broken down […]
Four Things You Didn’t Know About Direct Indexing
You’ve heard of direct indexing, and some supporters have gone so far as to say it’s the future of investing. While it’s largely accepted that personalization is critical, what does direct indexing really mean, and how can a smaller practice achieve it at scale? It’s no secret that over the last decade, passive investing has […]