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.
SEC Rule Defines ‘Family Offices’ Under Dodd-Frank
By Michael S. FischerThe SEC approved a new rule defining what kind of firm can call itself a “family office” and thereby be excluded from the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
June 23, 2011
Tips to speed up your client testimonial processYou can speed up the testimonial process by sending an email followed by a telephone appointment using a script that looks like the following:
June 20, 2011
Emotion, Intuition Key to Advisor Use of Behavioral FinanceAdvisors are looking to apply the principles of behavioral finance, but coming up with options to implement is not that simple.
June 16, 2011
House, Senate GOP Blast Dodd-Frank on Jobs, Capital FlightRepublicans voiced concern about economic impact of Dodd-Frank on U.S. competitiveness.
June 16, 2011
I’m OK, You’re Not: In CFP Survey, Americans Feel Better About Own Finances Than EconomyAmericans' trust in advisors fell during the recession, but most would happily sit down with an advisor to work out a financial plan, says a CFP Board survey.
June 14, 2011
FDIC Plans to Snuggle Up to SIFIsInsurers 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 14, 2011
FDIC Plans to Snuggle Up to SIFIsInsurers 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 13, 2011
Obama to Nominate Gruenberg as New FDIC ChiefThe White House said that President Obama will nominate Martin Gruenberg as chairman of the FDIC, replacing Sheila Bair, whose term expires this month.