While the current U.S. Administration has politicized and demonized DEI, many people do not understand what DEI really is and why it is important. DEI is the concept of being inclusive in the Financial Services Industry to bring people of different backgrounds together to enable everyone to see issues from multiple perspectives. This allows for issues to be identified that may not have been if only a homogeneous population provided input and analysis. This process enhances the Financial Planners skill set and understanding. Also, if financial advisors intend to attract clients, those clients may come from different backgrounds, as well. By incorporating ...