A Top 10 List of How Not to Invest… May 4, 2006
Here’s a list of some of the dumbest things investors say to advisors — presented in no particular order — for advisors to reflect on (and enjoy). Read Now
Broker Job Outlook ’06: A Banner Year April 17, 2006
BrokerHunter.com has just wrapped up its fifth-annual surveys of both candidates and employers in the securities industry. Its major finding: "The best post-9/11 hiring year may be in store for us in 2006," says Steve Testerman, president of the online job board. Read Now
Public Relations 101 for Financial Advisors March 27, 2006
"With everyone calling themselves an investment advisor these days, it's important for advisors to differentiate themselves from the pack." Read Now
Making the Paper Cut JUNE 2005
The “paperless office” once seemed like pure high-tech hype. But that’s changing. Financial advisors are embracing the process and learning that it can lead to very real efficiencies.
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Further Fund Consolidation Ahead Amvescap, Janus Could Be Targets SEPTEMBER 2005
Fund companies like Janus Capital Group and Amvescap continue to struggle with the fallout of mutual-fund scandals, while firms like Franklin Resources appear to have put such troubles behind them. Read Now
Brokers are Exempt: SEC Adopts Reg NMS MAY 2005
Nine days ahead of its April 15 deadline, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted 5-0 to allow dealers offering fee-based accounts an exemption from rules governing investment advisors. Read
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James Baker Shares AUGUST 2005
Some advisors like to chat at the water cooler about current events, such as the protracted U.S. war in Iraq and the U.S. fiscal and trade deficits. Read Now
Investors Nervous About GEM ETFs, Other Funds Investors pumped $1.05 billion into global emerging market iShares in the first 12 weeks of the year, according to Barclays Global Investors, and $3.04 billion into developed market funds. Read Now
Anatomy of a Dilemma Recently a respected acquaintance (we’ll call him A) confided in me his business plan to open up shop in my community. I listened politely and mouthed some niceties, but I did not offer A any encouragement. Read Now
Leaving a Legacy A new area of discussion among a vanguard of financial life planners involves ethical wills, which are non-legal documents that bequeath life’s lessons and values. Known by a variety of names such as “heritage wills” or “legacy wills,” ethical wills have a long history. Read Now
Going Virtual To focus on the heart of your business and get rid of the headaches, turn to technology-based resources.
The advice side of financial services may have reached a proverbial fork in the road, leaving you with four choices.
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