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.
Former ING Advisor Group Hires Second Schwab Exec
By Janet LevauxCetera Financial Group, formerly ING Advisors Network, said it has hired Mark Palmer as the firm's national sales manager after tapping Barnaby Grist in February.
August 29, 2010
AIG Insurers Settle Derivative Claims Suit against GreenbergFormer American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Maurice "Hank" Greenberg and the company's former chief financial officer will get $60 million from AIG's insurers as part of a proposed settlement.
August 26, 2010
Financial Literacy: Treasury Department Calls for CommentThe Treasury Department is requesting public comments on its planned "financial education core competencies" as part of its mandate as chair of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission.
August 22, 2010
Multi-Family Offices: The Crown Jewels of the Planning WorldThe mammoth 2,300-page financial reform bill that President Obama signed into law last month brought into focus a segment of the advisory world.
August 20, 2010
FPA Announces Oct. 9-12 Annual Conference Keynote SpeakersThe Financial Planning Association has announced the three keynote speakers who will share their global and domestic financial perspectives at the FPA's October 9-12 annual conference.
August 20, 2010
Raymond James Aims to Boost Client-HQ RelationsRaymond James Financial has named Tim Killgoar director of client experience as part of its efforts to improve communications between investors and the home office of the St. Petersburg, Fla.-based broker dealer.
August 19, 2010
MSRB Seeks Comment on Dealers That Act as AdvisorsThe MSRB is seeking comment on amendments to MSRB Rule G-23 that will prohibit municipal securities dealers that act as financial advisors on new issues of municipal securities from serving as an underwriter for the same issue, the MSRB says.
August 18, 2010
Country: Consumer Confidence RisesAmericans are feeling better about their personal finances this month than they were a year ago.