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.
All boomers are created differently: Selling to boomer segments
By Matt ThornhillWhen it comes to their money, the only constant we see in boomer behavior is their desire to maintain "control" over their financial future.
April 28, 2010
National Organizations to Provide Free Financial Education for Underserved PopulationsFPA, CFP Board, Foundation for Financial Planning and U.S. Conference of Mayors sponsor major consumer initiative.
April 27, 2010
Capital Analysts Hires Former FPA PresidentJim Barnash to develop branches, advisors; firm recruits large wealth manager, too.
April 27, 2010
Dead Horse Blues: The Financial Planning Coalition and Its PrioritiesModern technology is pretty amazing stuff, but what really blows me away is how it's changing our lives. Case in point, I just read two...
April 25, 2010
As Membership Growth Resumes, FPA Looks Inward and to WashingtonAt annual Retreat, talk of PACs, residency programs, and being heard in DC
April 23, 2010
High-Net-Worth Americans Feeling "Slightly Wealthier"Prospects for economic recovery are looking up if the attitudes of U.S. high-net-worth consumers can be credited.
April 22, 2010
Republicans Block Debate on Financial Reform BillSenate Republicans on Thursday, April 22, blocked debate on legislation that would bring about sweeping financial reform, so Democrats called for a procedural vote on Monday evening to break the Republican filibuster.
April 22, 2010
Obama Presses for Swift Action on Reform; CBO Estimates Cost of Dodd BillSenate Agriculture Committee passes derivatives bill