Advisors Rediscover the Value of Talking Directly to Clients
By Marc Zeitoun, CFAThe latest AdvisorBenchmarking survey shows big increases in advisor use of face-to-face meetings and telephone calls with clients, while they remain skittish on social media.
December 07, 2011
Chinese Millionaires and Maverick OklahomansIf you get weirded out about how the U.S. is in its decline, please think again. If this country is in such decline, why do those who can afford to want to come here?
December 07, 2011
Chinese Millionaires and Maverick OklahomansIf you get weirded out about how the U.S. is in its decline, please think again. If this country is in such decline, why do those who can afford to want to come here?
December 07, 2011
The Catch: ACOs Help Aetna Cut CostsA pilot project makes good, consumers say trustworthiness is worth something, and more.
December 07, 2011
LTCI Watch: Insurers Do More Than Pay ClaimsThe new life-LTC and annuity-LTC hybrids are great, but, if they're the future, they need an infusion of LTCI culture.
December 07, 2011
The Catch: ACOs Help Aetna Cut CostsA pilot project makes good, consumers say trustworthiness is worth something, and more.
December 06, 2011
Why Boring is CoolRushing to put all your money into gold? Exciting! Developing a sound financial plan? Snooze. But guess which one will leave you wealthier in the long run?
December 06, 2011
Are Target Date Funds the ‘Single Product Solution’?Yes, they remain popular, despite 2008, but they are not the income-producing Holy Grail of DC plans.

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