Ah, the Parallels!
By James J. GreenIve been in the journalism business for 33 years now, and Ive seen plenty of changes.
May 25, 2016
Great Expectations Can't Be Met Without LeadershipAs a profession that has evolved substantially out of the brokerage world, financial advisory firms have not always aligned their performance evaluation process with the behavior they seek.
May 25, 2016
What 'The Big Short' Got WrongLast year's movie The Big Short, starring Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell, has renewed interest in the history (and myth) of the 2008 mortgage meltdown.
May 25, 2016
10 Steps to Become a LeaderIn any business with more than a few employees, youve probably come across people who seem to be destined for advancement.
May 25, 2016
Billion-Dollar RIAs Sold in Record Numbers in Q1These highly prized firms are sought after by banks, consolidators, "mega-RIAs" and, in some cases, private equity, DeVoe & Co. says.
May 25, 2016
DOL Will Rely on Consumers, Advisors to Help Enforce Fiduciary Rule: BorziAt the launch of an investor awareness campaign, DOL's Phyllis Borzi and Vanguard founder John Bogle talk about the rule's effects and about future regulation.
May 25, 2016
DOL’s Best Interest Standard May Be Tougher Than It LooksThere were a number of excellent comments to my last blog, including a tome-like tutorial by Ron Rhoades on best interest and sole interest standards.
May 24, 2016
Top 7 Most Honored People in IA 25 HistoryThe 2016 IA 25 focused on the less well-known operators in the advisory industry, but you'll probably see these familiar faces again soon.