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What top-performing investment strategists and portfolio managers are thinking about the latest market trends and how to build high-performing portfolios.
Prospecting for New Clients: Set the Right Tone, and Expectations
By Mike PattonWhen I lost my first client in five years, it led to some soul searching, and some insights to share with my fellow advisors.
June 12, 2013
Plan Sponsors Look to Change Up Investment MenuPlan sponsors are re-evaluating their investment lineups over the next 12 months, according to the DC Investment Manager Brandscape report by Cogent Research.
June 12, 2013
SEC, FINRA Warn of Email ‘Pump-and-Dump’ Stock SchemesLatest McAfee Threats Report confirms a steep rise in spam email linked to pump-and-dump stock schemes designed to trick unsuspecting investors.
June 06, 2013
Behavioral finance techniques really work in 401(k)sIf youre a 401(k) plan sponsor constantly worrying about failing the annual nondiscrimination test, read this right now.
June 06, 2013
Behavioral finance techniques really work in 401(k)sIf youre a 401(k) plan sponsor constantly worrying about failing the annual nondiscrimination test, read this right now.
June 03, 2013
5 Huge Market Shifts, and How Investors Should Respond: MerrillBank of America analysts outline trends that are reshaping the global economy and the world's stock markets, while suggesting several steps advisors and their clients can take in response.
May 29, 2013
You May Not Know Where Gold Is Going, but You Can Aggregate Its Value for ClientsDespite golds precipitous price decline lately, data aggregation tools can give you its value in your clients portfolios.
May 28, 2013
Auction of lunch with Warren Buffett starts SundayWant to break bread with the Oracle of Omaha? Get your checkbook ready.