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Signs of Stabilization on the Pandemic Front
With signs of stabilization on the pandemic front, the base case remains continued recovery.
Market & Economic Perspectives
Tax-Efficient Timing for Wealth Transfer Strategies
Looking for tax-savvy wealth transfer strategies? Current regulatory and market conditions present unique reasons to revisit estate planning and gifting.
Wealth Planning & Investing
Q2 2020 Earnings: Terrible, But Still Positive
Although it's still early days, earnings season results are coming in better than analysts had expected.
Market & Economic Perspectives
3 Strategies for Approaching Referrals in Challenging Times
Can you ask for referrals in this climate? Here are three strategies to lay the groundwork now for future referrals and growth.
Marketing & Practice Management
Is the Value Premium Dead?
Commonwealth’s Peter Essele looks at the value premium in light of its recent underperformance and new data discussed by Eugene Fama and Kenneth French.
Market & Economic Perspectives
Commonwealth Book Club: Inspirational Female Authors Edition
Looking for a good summer read? Let these inspirational female authors take you away.
Culture & Community
4 Reasons Wirehouse Advisors Should Be Making the Move to Independence
Transition is easier than you think. We outline four reasons wirehouse advisors should be making the move to independence.
Marketing & Practice Management
Why Has the Market Disconnected from the Pandemic?
As case counts go up, the market has also risen. What's going on? Turns out, there's a reason for the disconnect.
Market & Economic Perspectives
What Reg BI Means for Financial Advisors
What does Reg BI mean for financial advisors? Here, we break down the regulation's four key components.
Compliance & Regulation
Green Shoots for International Equities?
International equities are often viewed as chronic underperformers, but that narrative may be changing.
Market & Economic Perspectives
Is the Market Melt-Up Cause for Concern?
The V-shaped recovery seems well underway, but there are reasons to be concerned about where the market is now.
Market & Economic Perspectives
5 Strategies for Networking in a Virtual World
Looking for ways to connect when in-person interactions aren’t an option? Commonwealth's Kristine McManus offers 5 tips for networking in a virtual world.
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