Young Professionals
Young professionals represent the future of the financial advice business. Read the latest news concerning tomorrow's industry leaders.
February 14, 2012
Young Adults Hit Hardest By Recession: PewOver 40% of adults surveyed by Pew Social Trends say that Americas young adults, those between 18 and 34, have suffered more through this recession than their older counterparts.
December 13, 2011
ADP Survey Highlights Lack of Understanding About Employee Benefit PlansAccording to the survey, 80% of HR decision makers believe that employees must fully understand their benefit options, yet these professionals estimate that only about 60% of their own employees do.
November 28, 2011
Young Adults’ Coverage May Cost Parents Even More (NY Times)The mandate allowing children to remain on their parents' plans until age 26 received little criticism when it was passed as part of PPACA last year. As more families take advantage of this option, employers are adjusting their plan offerings to fit.
August 18, 2011
Young Advisors, Older Clients: Addressing Age Bias, Part 2Its one thing to deal with age discrimination from older advisors, but what to say to clients who are concerned with your relative youth?
July 28, 2011
Forewarned Is ForearmedYounger advisors, and those who look younger, should be prepared to respond smartly to instances of discrimination.
May 31, 2011
In Joplin Tornado’s Wake, BD’s ‘Hell and Frustration’Shaun Young was on vacation in Las Vegas on May 22 when he heard the news that an F5 tornado had touched down in his hometown of Joplin, Mo. Jeff Stinnett, his partner, was in Washington, D.C., for the FINRA conference when he, too, heard the news. Both men immediately...
April 28, 2011
Insurance Professionals Shift to Ernst & YoungThe financial services office at Ernst & Young L.L.P. has added a group of about 30 insurance tax and life actuarial professionals.
April 27, 2011
Cogent: Affluent Generation X Investors Dissatisfied with AdvisorsMany affluent U.S. investors in their 30s and 40s are thinking about finding new financial advisors.
April 05, 2011
Editor's Blog: Get 'Em While They're YoungAn industry effort to educate kids K-12 on the nature and role of insurance might be just what we need.