ETF Expert: As ETF Offerings Expand, More Funds “Jump the Track”
By Vaughan ScullyMorgan Stanley study found 37.5% of ETFs had a tracking error of more than 100 basis points in '09
October 28, 2010
5 social media tips to connect with clients onlineThe digital age allows advisors to connect with more clients more quickly than ever before. And that's a good thing, right? Eh, not so fast.
October 28, 2010
The Next Wave of Congressional ChairmenThe more conservative Tim Johnson will replace retiring Senate Banking chairman Christopher Dodd. Johnson's major priority for the next Congress is implementing Dodd-Frank.
October 28, 2010
Finding and Serving African-American ClientsI have heard advisors say it so many times that I take it as true: Advisors in general want the dream client, one with seven figures of investable assets and a healthy income. Historically, that wouldn't describe average members of the African-American community.
October 28, 2010
What’s Behind Barclays and Baird's Recruiting Success?A look at the pros and cons of joining these firms and why the emergence of more players is a welcome development for the advisor marketplace
October 27, 2010
Legislate in hasteIn 1992, strategist James Carville created the slogan for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign with the phrase, "It's the economy, stupid."
October 27, 2010
IMOs come together at NAFA SummitWhat happens when you get a bunch of normally competitive independent marketing organizations together in the same place for two days?
October 27, 2010
Legislate in hasteIn 1992, strategist James Carville created the slogan for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign with the phrase, "It's the economy, stupid."

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