Getting the goods on Rule 151A
By Andy StonehouseThree of the foremost experts on the still-evolving SEC Rule 151A -- the proposal which could serve to turn fixed indexed annuities into a registered security -- were on hand Aug. 22 at Senior Market Advisor Expo in Orlando for what turned
August 27, 2008
Client educationAn educated client makes a good investor. Steven Drozdeck and Lyn Fisher discuss the importance of educating clients in their book "The Trust Equation." Many...
August 27, 2008
Hank's unholy trinityThis monster just won't die. Fannie and Freddie will survive, and we missed a historic opportunity to rid ourselves of them once and for all....
August 27, 2008
Advisors and broker-dealers have an historic opportunity, Part II(This is the second part of Kevin Startt's article, the first part of which can be found online at: www.seniormarketadvisor.com). In the three years that have followed FINRA's Notice to Members 05-50, which called for Broker-dealers to
August 26, 2008
Managing flaws in managed payout fundsManaged payout funds may cost more than you think. MarketWatch points out some of the shortcomings these funds have, not the least of which is...
August 26, 2008
Major 'shake-up' to financial regulations expected for next year"Major" changes to U.S. financial regulations are expected to gain pace by early next year as an expected Democratic-led Congress and administration try to safeguard...
August 26, 2008
Advisors and broker-dealers have an historic opportunity, Part II(This is the second part of Kevin Startt's article, the first part of which can be found online at: www.seniormarketadvisor.com). In the three years that have followed FINRA's Notice to Members 05-50, which called for Broker-dealers to
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