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
Do You Boldly Go...? OCTOBER 2005
Where no man has gone before” with technology? Or are you stuck in another universe?
While attending and speaking at Fidelity Registered Investment Advisor Group’s Technology in Practice Conference on June 8 in Boston, I listened to the presentation of a study, “What’s Keeping Advisors Up at Night?” Read Now
Buying of Asia-Themed Funds Stays Strong Year to Date SEPTEMBER 2005
Investors poured more money into mutual funds with a focus on Asia, excluding Japan in the week ending August 3, to the tune of nearly $475 million. 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
No. 2 ETF Player Loses No. 1 Man Inquiring ETF watchers want to know what prompted the May 17 departure of Gus Fleites, the former top strategist at State Street Global Advisors and a pioneer in the ETF industry. They also want to know where State Street’s ETF effort is heading. 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
The Deadline Is Now Millions of boomers have a date with destiny, specifically their last day at work. The question isn’t if they’ll retire — it’s a matter of when and under what circumstances.
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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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