Why Arguments Like NAIFA’s Against Fiduciary Standard for Brokers May Backfire
By Bob ClarkWhy the media and the public may not accept, this time, the arguments against a fiduciary standard of care for all
January 31, 2011
Egypt and Conferences, Jobs and the Senate: Advisor Briefing for the Week of Jan. 31, 2011At home this week, many advisors and their partners will be in Phoenix and San Diego for the FSI and TD Ameritrade conferences, while the markets are likely to be moved by the continuing troubles in Egypt and reports on retail and auto sales and the unemployment numbers at the...
January 30, 2011
A Key Element in Starting Your Own RIA Firm: Building ProceduresIn starting and building a firm, first establish and then implement a comprehensive list of processes and/or procedures, such as when you're prospecting for clients.
January 28, 2011
Waiting for a Buying Opportunity in the Muni MarketThere are two sides to every rational argument.
January 27, 2011
Advisor alert: Compliance and social mediaRecently, we have spoken to numerous advisors and industry insiders to get their take on social media and how it's impacted their business. While results are mixed at this point, one issue keeps coming up about the subject: compliance.
January 27, 2011
Advisor alert: Compliance and social mediaRecently, we have spoken to numerous advisors and industry insiders to get their take on social media and how it's impacted their business. While results are mixed at this point, one issue keeps coming up about the subject: compliance.
January 27, 2011
American Muslims Offer a Great Opportunity for AdvisorsMost Muslims will likely want to invest in Sharia-compliant investment vehicles, but Sharia finance is not particularly complex.
January 26, 2011
Foreseeable yet unforeseenMike Mansfield had a long and distinguished career in politics and public service. As the longest-serving majority leader of the U.S. Senate, he knew a thing or two about crises.
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