Behavioral Finance
Read about the behavioral finance factors that affect clients and that help advisors tailor the best financial plans and portfolio strategies for investors.
FDIC Plans to Snuggle Up to SIFIs
By Allison BellInsurers that think they will be classified as systemically important financial institutions may want to consider setting aside office space for representatives from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
June 10, 2011
Planners Beware: More Probes by CFP Board; Reg S-P Victory Gives It More Teeth—Compliance WatchCFP Board enforcement chief Shaw says 1,500 investigations launched in 2010; bankruptcies new focus.
June 09, 2011
NAPFA Announces New National Board MembersThe new board members, all CFPs, were introduced to membership at the NAPFA National Conference in Salt Lake City on May 20 and elected on June 6.
June 06, 2011
Barclays Wealth Report: HNW Investors Want More Financial DisciplineA need for increased financial discipline is likely to be felt most by those at the wealthiest end of the scale ($16 million +), Barclays reports.
June 01, 2011
Watch for these elder abuse red flagsAs an advisor to senior clients, you're in a position to witness evidence of financial exploitation, a form of elder abuse.
June 01, 2011
From Media to EnvestnetWhen Marion Asnes was considering a career change, she would have had many options in the advisor universe.
June 01, 2011
The Differentiation DilemmaAs financial advisors, one of the more intimidating but inescapable aspects of the business is meeting with prospective clients and trying to obtain new…
June 01, 2011
The China Syndrome: What Will We, and the FPA, Learn in China?Ever the skeptic on the benefits of the globalization of financial planning, Bob Clark admits he might be wrong this time. Maybe.