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Top 10 reasons that SMAX is Las Vegas' best bet of the week
By staff WriterMore than 400 attendees enjoying educational sessions, inspiring speakers and great opportunities to network with some of the most successful advisors in the country. Closing keynote speaker Brian Tracy's sure-to-be memorable present
August 17, 2009
Raymond James Issues Public OfferingProceeds will help fund Raymond James's broker/dealer
August 12, 2009
Five Questions for a Top Retirement AdvisorA conversation with Robert Haley, JD, CFP, Advanced Wealth Management/Commonwealth Financial Network, Portland, Ore.
August 12, 2009
Stress-Testing Retirement PlansStress-testing -- also known as scenario analysis -- starts with a base case developed on reasonable assumptions for key variables, such as higher inflation and lower portfolio returns.
August 12, 2009
Do Target Date Funds Still Have a Role?Target date funds (or TDFs) can still work well for investors who lack the time, talent or inclination to spend a lot of effort on managing their own investments, advisors say. And there are other uses for them, as well.
August 11, 2009
Gary AluiseGary Aluise has been promoted to senior vice president of LIMRA and LOMA. Currently, Aluise serves as vice president and managing director of International Operations. He has been in the insurance industry for almost 35 years.
August 11, 2009
The Authentic Fiduciary Standard--What's the Fuss About?Recent discussion in some quarters has focused on the "similarities" between the fiduciary and "arm's length" standards. The clear implication appears to be: What's all the fuss about whether investors retain fiduciary advisors or not?
August 10, 2009
The 2009 Benefits YardstickA unit of MetLife Inc. has updated the data in a website that helps employers see how their benefit programs compare with other employers' offerings.