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SIFMA Elects Directors
By Staff WriterThe Securities Industry and Financial Services Association (SIFMA), announced December 20 that it has elected a Board of Directors, the same slate that was proposed at the November SIFMA Launch in Boca Raton, Florida, and nominated officers for whom it is expected that the Board will vote at its meeting...
December 10, 2006
Distinguishing CRATs From CRUTsCharitable remainder trusts are typically categorized into 2 types, each being defined by the structure of the income stream. A charitable remainder annuity trust, or ...
December 10, 2006
Using VAs In A CRATA couple wants to take income from highly appreciated assets, give some of those assets to charity, avoid capital gains tax on the transfer and ...
December 10, 2006
Distinguishing CRATs From CRUTsCharitable remainder trusts are typically categorized into 2 types, each being defined by the structure of the income stream. A charitable remainder annuity trust, or ...
December 10, 2006
Using VAs In A CRATA couple wants to take income from highly appreciated assets, give some of those assets to charity, avoid capital gains tax on the transfer and ...
December 10, 2006
Untapped Opportunities For Charitably Minded Business OwnersThe era of personal responsibility has dawned upon us. For those questioning this sweeping statement, consider the demise of defined benefit plans, threats posed to ...
December 10, 2006
Untapped Opportunities For Charitably Minded Business OwnersThe era of personal responsibility has dawned upon us. For those questioning this sweeping statement, consider the demise of defined benefit plans, threats posed to ...
December 01, 2006
Low profile, high upsideSome advisors crave the spotlight that comes with having a stable of wealthy, powerful and famous A-list clients. Others such as certified financial planner Nancy L. Jones are content to toil in relative anonymity, serving everyday folks of more