Leo Was Wrong
By James J. GreenIt was Leo Durocher, the professional curmudgeon who managed several major league baseball teams from the 1940s to the '70s, who proclaimed that "nice guys...
September 01, 2004
Investment Policy ResourcesHow to Write an Investment Policy Statement, by Jack Gardner (Marketplace Books, 2004) Investment Policy: Winning the Losers Game, by Charles Ellis (McGraw-Hill Trade,...
September 01, 2004
Cooler Heads PrevailingKnowledge is power. And in the case of advisors, it may also lead to more dubious expectations. The Advisor Confidence Index--a new sentiment index from...
September 01, 2004
Ron CarsonRon Carson Carson Wealth Management 101 S. 108th St. Omaha, Nebraska 68154 888-321-0808 o www.carsonwealth.com Year practice began: 1983 Number of advisors in office: 5 wealth managers, 11 administrative...
September 01, 2004
Justifying the PriceYou're convinced that LTC insurance is the way to go for your client. But the policy is expensive and the client is reluctant. Here are...
September 01, 2004
Already HereOne Canadian incursion has already happened: income-deposit securities Two of Canada's major banks are confident the newest asset class in Canada will be all the rage...
September 01, 2004
The Ten ModelsThese are the 10 mechanical models used at Abraham Bedick Capital to determine whether to be in the market or to go to cash. Only...
September 01, 2004
About the ManagerAs vice president of Thompson Investment Management, LLC, in Madison, Wisconsin, John C. Thompson is clearly following in the footsteps of his father, John W....