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.
What NOT to Do in a Bear Market
By Bill MillerAs of this writing, the stock market is in turmoil. Major financial institutions are on the brink of collapse, and our country's entire mortgage industry...
August 01, 2008
AIG Taps Jeff Auld to Head Two FirmsAIG Advisor Group says Jeffrey M. Auld is now president and CEO of AIG Financial Advisors and American General Securities. Auld succeeds James R. Cannon,...
August 01, 2008
You've Got to Have FriendsI read your recent article "With Friends Like These..." (Clark at Large, IA July) with interest. I am not sure what to think about the...
July 31, 2008
Focus on the 'right' objectivesMany financial advisors tell me that they suffer from sleep disorders. I too have experienced disruptive sleep patterns since my childhood. Often, I will wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. and have difficulty getting back to sleep. My mind just will not rest as
July 28, 2008
Christopher P. WhiteChristopher P. White, CLU has been appointed chair of the leadership and management professional interest section for the Society of Financial Service Professionals. He is currently a general agent at Midwest Financial Solutions. He has been a
July 21, 2008
Managing ethical dilemmas in tough timesEverywhere you look today, people are being squeezed economically. Gas is approaching $5.00 per gallon (and may already be there by the time you read this). The cost for food is inflating rapidly. By the time next winter rolls around, people may
July 21, 2008
GLBT members uncomfortable in financial planning environmentA new Harris Interactive survey reveals members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community are not as comfortable in the current environment provided by...
July 20, 2008
Big Boomer Decision: Who To Choose For My POA?Deciding whom to name as power of attorney, executor and possibly trustee is something that baby boomers are finding they need to do.Guess who is ...