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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.
Love ‘em or hate ‘em: Top U.S. companies for investors
By Staff WriterTake a look at three companies Americans love and investors hate, and vice versa.
February 06, 2013
New Hire Roundup: Putnam Names New GAA Leadership TeamThis week in new hires, Putnam announced a new leadership team for its global asset allocation organization, and Steve Antonakes became acting deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
February 06, 2013
Failure to Communicate: When ‘Informed’ Clients Challenge AdvisorsLike doctors, advisors are finding that many clients are questioning their planning prescriptions. How do you communicate with those clients? Share your "performance" history?
January 31, 2013
Top RIA’s Top Business Model: Keep Your Hands Off!Do-it-yourself investors and financial advisors associated with actively managed investments all are missing the boat, according to Mark Hebner, an RIA managing $1.8 billion who says the "passive advisor" is the best business model.
January 31, 2013
What's the story behind Morningstar's Star Ratings?Are Morningstars predictive financial ratings above and beyond the normal fluctuations of the market?
January 29, 2013
3 Critical Steps to Prevent Client Lawsuits: FSI OneVoiceA strong case can be made for including a well-organized and thorough IPS at the outset of every client relationship.
January 22, 2013
Peter Schiff Slams CBS Blogger Over Recent Gold PostPeter Schiff came out swinging in an escalating war of words with CBS MoneyWatch blogger Larry Swedroe about the role gold should play in an investment portfolio.