African-American Advisors Should Not Give Up on the Profession
By Savita Iyer-AhrestaniEven as the number of African-American advisors entering the profession may have stagnated, studies have shown that African-Americans have a growing need for advice.
October 03, 2012
Not All ETFs Are Created Equal: What to ConsiderWhen investing in ETFs for clients, be aware of their potential drawbacks, especially tracking error, liquidity and the special issues around leveraged and inverse funds.
October 03, 2012
Maximize your client’s estateA wealth transfer/life insurance strategy can help your clients increase the value of their estate.
October 03, 2012
What if your client is a gold bug? (Part 2)We spoke with more leading advisors and industry leaders to hear what they plan to do if their client has been bitten by the gold bug.
October 02, 2012
Real marketsA veteran producer says the main force reshaping the LTCI market is healthy competition.
October 02, 2012
Not the marrying kindMy generation's just not that into marriage. Could that hurt the life insurance industry?
October 02, 2012
Happy birthday to youIn a world where every stranger you meet online can share in your personal milestones, why not do so with your clients?
October 02, 2012
Embrace your inner heroMany people are jaded about their jobs, their government and their futures but you don't have to be one of them.

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