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Time to Level Up: Top 10 Ways AI Can Grow Your Client Base
The old ways of doing business aren’t working like they used to, even as demand for wealth advisory services is rising. Incorporating AI can help financial advisors reach new clients.
Read MoreGPS NavNotes: Updates & Enhancements 12.08.23
Empower has been added as a custodian to GPS. TPFG Advisors can now open Empower accounts and submit trading authorization on GPS.
Read MoreStrategy PLUS Named Luminaries Award Winner
We’re proud to announce that our Strategy PLUS SDBA Model Portfolio program was named a WINNER of a 2023 Luminaries Award in the FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT INNOVATION category.
Read MoreGPS NavNotes: Updates & Enhancements
We are pleased to announce that MML IMA is now available in GPS. Additionally, we have made improvements to the service request form and added instructions for opening a Fidelity Brokeragelink account.
Read MoreElevating the Journey: The Crucial Role of Client Experience
The client experience is not merely a buzzword but a fundamental factor that distinguishes exceptional advisors.
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GPS NavNotes: Updates & Enhancements
The latest updates and the addition of Schwab PCRA new account type in GPS that would make opening an account with Schwab faster and more convenient in GPS.
Read MoreMaximizing Efficiency & Client Satisfaction: The Case for Using a TAMP
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of financial advising, professionals are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and provide superior services to their clients. One powerful solution that has...
Read MoreThe Significance of October as Financial Planning Month
October brings with it not only the fall season but also an excellent opportunity to emphasize the importance of financial planning. This month serves as a reminder to review, reflect, and refine client financial goals and strategies.
Read MoreHeadwinds and the Hunt for Crocs
The past few months in the markets are a reminder of a not-so-successful alligator hunting experience. Dr. Elio Chiarelli, Jr., PhD, AIF® paints a unique picture of his view of the recent market environment.
Read MoreThe New Paradigm in In-Plan Advice for Workplace Retirement Accounts
In recent years, a seismic shift has been taking place in the realm of workplace retirement accounts, such as 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans. The traditional approach of offering these plans as mere savings vehicles has evolved into a...
Read MoreThe Power of Sleeving in Model Portfolio Building
A powerful strategy that has gained traction among investment professionals is "sleeving." Sleeving refers to dividing a portfolio into multiple sleeves, each managed separately and tailored to specific objectives or investment strategies.
Read MoreWealth Management and the Retirement Business Converge
The convergence of wealth management and the retirement business has emerged as a promising and highly profitable opportunity for financial advisors.
Read MoreCase Study: TPFG Launches GPS to Optimize New Forms Process
The Pacific Financial Group’s business challenge was to overhaul the forms processes in support of RIAs and broker-dealer firms, to reduce NIGOs and improve the advisor-client experience. Read a case study on how we are doing just that.
Read MoreFear, FOMO and Finance: Gen Z's Emotional Investment Landscape
This article explores the complex relationship between Gen Z's investment strategy and their emotions, which include optimism, caution, and a strong desire for influence.
Read MoreThe AI Buzz: Is Now a Golden Opportunity to Invest?
The adoption and utilization of artificial intelligence is accelerating fast. The boundless potential and value of AI across different industries is also attracting plenty of investors.
Read MoreTPFG Named to Luminaries Award Class of 2023
Industry recognition for our Strategy PLUS Turnkey Asset Management Platform keeps coming in! We’re proud to announce that our Strategy PLUS SDBA Model Portfolio program was named a finalist for the 2023 Luminaries Awards in the...
Read MoreUpdate On the Schwab-TD Ameritrade Conversion
Information in advance regarding business process changes related to the merger between Schwab and TD Ameritrade later this year.
Read MoreRetirees with Advisors Have More Income Than Those Who Don’t
Retirees with Advisors Have More Monthly Income Than Those Who Don’t. Their income is nearly twice as much as what the average retiree has, says a new Schroders’ study on U.S. retirement issues.
Read MoreThree Strategies To Grow Your Advisory Business
TPFG Insights: Does your advisory practice have a clear path to growth? Bryan Powell, Sr. Dir., Practice Management, with Janus Henderson Investors outlines three actionable strategies to help advisory teams..
Read MoreTPFG Named Wealthie Award Finalist for a Second Time
We’re proud to announce that for the second consecutive year, our Strategy PLUS SDBA Model Portfolio program was named a finalist for the 2023 Wealth Management Industry Awards in the TAMP-Model Marketplace category.Strategy...
Read MoreLessons Learned from the Garden
As I look at the portfolios in the Capital Defender Series, it is very much a financial garden. Just as pests and weeds can sneak into a garden, unwanted guests can sneak into our portfolios. Selecting the right investments is critical.
Read MoreWhite Glove Service: Meet Marin Fujiwara
We are thrilled to announce that long-time staffer Marin Fujiwara has been named Advisor Relationship Manager, with a specific focus on building deeper trust and loyalty with key TPFG producers.
Read MoreMegan Meade: Success Through Service
With approachable warmth and authenticity, CEO Megan Meade has been our innovator and guiding soul for over 30 years.The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG) was originally founded in the Pacific Northwest in the mid-eighties.
Read MoreTPFG Launches NextGen Client Onboarding System
The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG) announced the launch of its new client onboarding system – Guided Paperwork Solution (GPS), designed to streamline the client onboarding process and enhance the client experience.
Read MoreJanus Henderson Wins Two Lipper Awards for US Funds
Congratulations to our partners at Janus Henderson for being recognized with two Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards.
Read MoreDo Bad Things Only Come in 3’s…or more?
Do Bad Things Only Come in 3’s…or more? I wrote about the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank a couple of weeks ago. Perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel as other banks come to the rescue.
Read MoreFinancial Checklist for Female Investors
Female investors are at a disadvantage when it comes to retirement preparedness. Here are 6 tips to get women on track for retirement.
Read MoreCIO Perspective: The SVB Collapse
Given recent events, we're providing the TPFG perspective on the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
Read MoreThe Real March Madness
March Madness, as we know it today, came from humble beginnings to describe the excitement surrounding the Illinois state high school basketball tournaments. It first appeared in print almost sixty years ago and is credited to Henry...
Read MoreTPFG Lowers Fees on 36 SDBA Model Strategies
Our goal has always been to make top-tier investment management available and affordable to every retirement saver, regardless of account size.
Read MoreThe Case for (Always) Staying Invested
Volatility is no fun for most investors, but these four things may help investors achieve their long-term goals.
Read MoreReconciling Market Rally With A Cooling Economy
Reconciling the market rally with a cooling economy: TPFG Strategy PLUS Strategist Partner and Head of Equity Research Matt Peron explains how investors can navigate the disconnect between a slowing economy and a market rally by...
Read MoreLockwood Joins TPFG as Head of National Accounts
Former Lincoln Financial Executive leads the National Account Team focused on Widening SDBA Model Portfolio Distribution.
Read MoreTPFG Sponsors FSI OneVoice Annual Kickoff Event
TPFG is pleased to announce our sponsor support for OneVoice 2023, the annual kickoff event for the Financial Services Institute (FSI).The Financial Services Institute has a clear mission that aligns perfectly as our own - ensure that...
Read MoreYoung Investors: Thoughts on Retirement and Ways to Engage
Janus Henderson survey findings can help financial professionals better educate and engage with younger investors.
Read MoreTPFG Reduces Fees to Broaden Access
2023 begins with important news from TPFG. In response to hundreds of advisors wanting greater access to our Strategy PLUS Model Portfolio Marketplace for retirement plan participants, we lowered our fees.
Read MoreFOMO Christmas Trees
If you are like me, around this wonderful time of year, you have several family traditions that you look forward to not only completing, but also passing onto the next generation.
Read MoreRetirement Confidence Report
Opportunities to Strengthen Client Relationships: Matt Sommer, Head of Defined Contribution and Wealth Advisor Services at Janus Henderson, discusses how findings from Janus Henderson’s 2022 Retirement Confidence Report...
Read MoreWealthies Circle Podcast: Client Management in a Digital World
A discussion of the latest tools that help advisory firms deliver personalization at scale, increase capacity and drive business momentum.
Read MoreTPFG Appoints Judith Cheng as Chief Investment Officer
We are very excited to announce that Judith Cheng has joined our leadership team as our new Chief Investment Officer.Judith has extensive experience in investment strategy, analysis, and research, most recently with DWS and BNY Mellon....
Read MoreRiskPro E-Book: Passing the Test
As we ended the first half of 2022, equities have officially entered bear market territory and at the same time, the magnitude of the downturn in fixed income securities is of historic proportions.
Read MoreBirds, Puppies, and Risk
Every year, a group of friends and I make the journey to South Dakota for our annual pheasant hunt. Other than the 27-hour drive from Florida to the middle of South Dakota, it is an event that I look forward to each year. This year was...
Read MoreSix Keys to Extraordinary Teamwork
Whether you are building, joining or looking to improve your financial advisory team, the goal should be to create something that adds up to more than the sum of its parts.
Read MoreWilshire: Due Diligence Partner Update
TPFG has a due diligence relationship with Wilshire, one of the most respected names in the industry for manager research. Wilshire gives Weekly Market Updates with charts and Quarterly webinars that you can access through TPFG.
Read MoreTPFG Partners with CapIntel to Empower the Advisor-Client Relationship
The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG), a wealth management innovator and leader in Self-Directed Brokerage Account Management (SDBA) announced a partnership with CapIntel, a leading Toronto-based financial technology company.
Read MoreCapital Group Publishes 2022 Guide to Recessions
Recessions can be complicated, misunderstood and downright scary. But, most of all, they're hard to predict. Capital Group helps educate and prepare us with their 2022 GUIDE TO RECESSIONS.
Read MoreTPFG Named Wealthie Award Finalist
Strategy PLUS SDBA Model Portfolio program has been named a finalist for the 2022 Wealth Management Industry Awards in the TAMP-Model Marketplace category.
Read MoreThe Art of WOW
Learn how to create meaningful connections with clients and prospects by seeking to surprise and delight them through unexpected actions.
Read MoreTPFG Hosts 13 Growth Formula Workshops
Interactive events will deliver timely new client acquisition and practice growth strategies to financial advisors utilizing retirement plan brokerage windows and in-plan advice.The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG), a wealth management...
Read MoreWhy Cultural Competency is Key to Your Value Proposition
Janus Henderson Investors Retirement Director explains why it’s critical for today’s financial professionals to recognize and understand cultural differences to establish trust with clients and prospects.
Read MoreTPFG Elevates Next Wave of Executive Leadership
The Pacific Financial Group Announces Organizational Changes and Elevates the Next Wave of Executive Leadership.
Read MoreCapital Group Publishes 2022 Midyear Outlook
Capital Group released its 2022 Midyear Outlook, which offers long-term perspectives on the global economy as well as opportunities in equity and fixed income investing.
Read MoreDiversifying Your Client Age Base
It’s glaringly obvious that advisors need to get better at finding, attracting, and working with younger clients.
Read MoreSucceeding at Business Succession
According to the Conway Center for Family Business, family businesses account for 64% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), yet 57% of family businesses have no formal succession plan.
Read MoreYour Quick Start Guide to ESG Investing
What is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)? In the early days of socially responsible investing, managers screened out or "boycotted" certain companies, but now SRI has become a much bigger global initiative.
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Month Offers Chance to Boost "Retirement IQ'
April marks the start of Financial Literacy Month, a nationally recognized movement to raise public awareness about the importance of financial wellness.
Read MoreThe Russia-Ukraine Crisis: What investors are Asking About Oil, Recession Risks, and More
Inflationary pressures have clearly worsened, largely driven by energy prices as well as other commodity prices due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco provides perspective.
Read MoreWilshire to Provide Institutional Quality Oversight on TPFG Models
TPFG is pleased to announce a new relationship with WILSHIRE, one of the most well-known names in manager research.
Read MoreRussia/Ukraine: Our Strategist Partners Weigh In
Investors have faced several headwinds thus far in 2022. Inflation has continued to advance higher, and the Federal Reserve has shifted its focus away from stimulating the economy and toward quantitative tightening and interest rate hikes.
Read MoreSelf-Directed 401(k) Investors Rewarded in 2021
According to Schwab’s SDBA Indicators Report, plan participants who remained resilient throughout 2021 saw their balances end the year on a strong note. For Advisors, new SDBA client growth opportunities are everywhere. TPFG can help.
Read More5 Big Wealth Management Trends for 2022
By any measure, 2021 was a transformational year in the independent wealth space. This year is shaping up to be even more evolutionary.
Read MoreMastering the Virtual Sale
Nearly two years since the beginning of COVID, prospects and clients are still concerned. Some are reluctant to meet. Some can’t wait. Everything has changed. Read this practical guide to mastering the virtual sale.
Read MoreThe Value of A Financial Professional is More than Dollars and Cents
There have been many studies conducted about the benefits and costs of professional financial advice. Research has focused on portfolio performance and return generation. But are investors who receive professional guidance also more likely
Read MoreTake a Strategic Approach to Client Appreciation This Holiday Season
Janus Henderson's Michael Futterman, the Head of Knowledge Labs® Professional Development explains and offers some ideas for going beyond the usual gestures as autumn and the holiday season approaches
Read MoreTPFG Adds Invesco to New ESG Model Strategies
The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG), an SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm and pioneer in Self-Directed Brokerage Account Management, is pleased to announce the addition of Invesco to its Strategy PLUS™ platform. Invesco has...
Read MoreBeethoven, Tell Tchaikovsky The Rollover News
Roll Over Beethoven If Ludwig were alive today, had a retirement account, and you were his financial advisor, there are some things you would need to know before giving him a "rollover recommendation".
Read More3 Tips for Success with Fearful Investors
Addressing Investor Fears There are lots of things to be afraid of in the world we live in, so don’t add yourself to that list. Meaning, most humans have an instinctive aversion to danger, with one of the most feared dangers...
Read MoreGoing Jargon-less: Communication Tips for Non-Telepaths
Because most of us haven’t figured out how to transfer thoughts from our brains to another’s without written or spoken words, we rely heavily on language to communicate almost everything. As a financial professional, the...
Read MoreKendall to Lead TPFG Sales Strategy
EVP Cory Kendall Expands His Role at the Self-Directed Brokerage Leader The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG), an SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm and leader in Self-Directed Brokerage Account Management, has named industry veteran...
Read MoreNew Fund and Model Launch - 2021
Overviews PFG Strategy Overview Invesco/Janus Henderson/Fidelity Overview ESG Models Overview Model Strategies Overview New Fact Sheets and Materials Mapping/Comparison Chart Snapshots FAQ
Read More3 Tips for Advisers Waking Up to Embedded Finance
Learn How to Embed Your Valuable Advice Early. 1. Understand Embedded Finance. Simply put, embedded finance provides the every-day consumer access to financial products like payments, credit, investments, insurance, etc. through...
Read MoreThe Pacific Financial Group Named a Top Asset Management Firm
Company among a select group of women-owned and led firms. The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG), an SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm and leader in Self-Directed Brokerage Account Management, has again been named a top asset...
Read MoreWanna Get Ahead? The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss
As a financial professional making suitable recommendations, you need to “know your client”. Many times though, we don’t know everything. Sometimes clients can be forgetful or have a personality type that...
Read MoreHow to Empower your Clients & Community
TPFG challenges you to empower our youth on their path to financial wellness with easy, but important tips and resources.
Read MoreStrategy PLUS Updates - April 2021
Investors remain optimistic as the rally in global equities continues, with most indices posting all-time highs during the first quarter. Fixed income sectors, notably intermediate and long-term Treasuries, have faced the headwind of...
Read MoreTPFG Fixed Income Update - March 2021
Over the last few months, intermediate and longer-term Treasury yields have begun to rise. The 10 Year Treasury is currently at 1.64%, about 100 basis points higher than last spring and summer. The increase in yields has caused many market
Read MoreTPFG Strategy Update - March 2021
The U.S. economy is poised for a sharp rebound due to the widespread distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine and strong fiscal support. President Biden signed a $1.9T stimulus package which includes direct payments...
Read MoreExecutive Team Expands
We are pleased to announce a new addition to our senior staff. Matt Hamilton has joined TPFG as President. His role is to unify and optimize the efforts of our National Accounts, Private Wealth, Strategic...
Read MorePFG Strategy Update - January 2021
This past week has generated some exciting headlines in the financial media. GameStop, a video game retailer, appears to be the subject of a short squeeze, causing the stock price to skyrocket over 1000% since the start of the year.
Read MoreState of the Consumer
The pandemic induced recession has broken the mold of a typical economic slowdown. One area that looks very different is the state of the consumer. This covers a broad range of measures such as savings, wages, and debt. While many are still
Read MorePFG Strategy Update - December 2020
Economic and market conditions continue to evolve rapidly. In the short term, we are facing a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and renewed restrictions. However, we have promising news on a vaccine. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been approved
Read MoreEnvestnet and RiskPro® Announce Enablement of Enterprises to Mitigate Regulatory Risk
Scheduled to Go Live in Early 2021, the Integration Will Strengthen Transparency & Documentation Capabilities for Enterprises and Advisors NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. and CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- RiskPro and Envestnet, Inc....
Read MoreIs Your Risk Profiling Process Putting Your Firm at Risk?
Historically, investor risk profiling begins with an investor completing a risk tolerance questionnaire and then getting a label like “conservative”, or “aggressive”. We created RiskPro® because we found...
Read MoreRiskPro® Proves Pandemic Proof
Validation Amid a Crisis The outbreak the COVID-19 virus rocked the global economy and financial markets. Understandably, fear and panic spread among millions of investors. Through it all, RiskPro® performed impeccably. From the...
Read MoreNobody Told Me
The year of 2020 makes me think of many things, including some of my favorite John Lennon lyrics…. “Nobody told me there’d be days like these……. strange days indeed, most peculiar Mama, whoa!” 1...
Read MoreStocks Continue Downward Slide
The Week on Wall Street Stocks traveled a volatile path last week as investors appeared concerned about the upcoming elections, an uncertain economy, and more delays with additional fiscal stimulus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Read More2020 Election
Key Points: Election headlines are everywhere. Historically, volatility does not increase pre-election. Stay focused on long term goals and plan. There is no shortage of headlines this election season that may cause investors to...
Read MoreStocks Stall as Recovery Continues
The Week on Wall Street A late week sell-off sent stocks broadly lower as investors took some profits after stocks reached all-time highs earlier in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.82%, while the Standard & Poor’s...
Read MoreThe Days of “Set-It and Forget-It” for Plan Participants are Over
In May of 2020, The Pacific Financial Group, Inc. proudly launched the Strategy PLUS™ suite of professionally managed model portfolios for group retirement plans participants whose options were lacking, and no longer keeping...
Read MoreRiskPro® Shines a Light on Pricing Discrepancies
On February 19, the S&P 500 reached an all-time high of 3,386. Shortly thereafter investors began to price in the economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, causing the market to make its most abrupt trip ever into bear market...
Read MoreCarla Martin Becomes New National Accounts Leader
Carla Martin Director of National Accounts Industry veteran Carla Martin has joined The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG) asDirector of National Accounts. In her role, Carla is responsible for leading all firm initiatives related to...
Read MorePFG Market & Strategy Update
Key Points: Strategies are built for a variety of potential outcomes. Economic data is improving. Deployed 10% cash into equities across PFG Strategies. Markets and economies are complex systems driven by a wide range of variables....
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