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.
CFP Board Issues Revised Ethical Standards Proposal
By Bob KeaneAfter unleashing a firestorm of controversy with its initial proposed revision to the CFP Board's Standards of Professional Conduct last July, the Board released a second exposure draft on March 9 during a meeting and Webcast from the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver.
March 01, 2007
The Zen of a Successful PracticeAs you undoubtedly know better than I, there's a growing army of consultants offering to help advisors with everything from recruiting to branding to client...
February 28, 2007
Increasing your referrals without ever askingDid you develop your script, role-play, ask yourself if you're referable, etc.? Of course, this exercise is extremely valuable for acquiring referrals. The reality is, however, that most financial advisors - and most professionals in general - don't
February 28, 2007
LTC Distributor Forms Web Of Web SitesLTC Financial Partners L.L.C. is working to get each of its 250 long term care insurance field underwriters to help support an LTC Web site.LTC ...
February 01, 2007
Catching up with... Lew AltfestA major topic of discussion among advisors is how to achieve recognition for financial planners as professionals on a par with accountants and lawyers. Lew...
February 01, 2007
An Anniversary, Texas StyleThe financial planning program has a long history at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where Deena Katz plies her trade these days. It was one...
February 01, 2007
The Virtue of ImpatienceThere are multiple legitimate business models in the independent advisory world, and by listening to you and observing your activities and priorities, it's clear that...
February 01, 2007
February 2007Ann Combs, former Assistant Secretary of Labor and head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) from 2001 to 2006, will join Vanguard this month....