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10 Characteristics of Effective Leadership
By PropertyCasualty360Leadership shapes the performance of the team. Here's how strong leaders project a positive image that reinforces productivity, morale and client relationships.
March 18, 2014
Ukrainian Crisis Spooks Global Asset AllocatorsTension in Ukraine and the prospect of widespread geopolitical instability have moved global investors toward a risk-off stance, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch found.
March 18, 2014
March Market Madness: LPL’s Kleintop on 16 Stock DriversThe markets give investors and advisors a lot to keep up with just as the NCAA tournament does for sports fans.
March 18, 2014
6 Things Advisors Need to Know About Target-Date FundsAs TDFs get ever more popular, Putnam pinpoints crucial facts to understand before jumping in with both feet.
March 18, 2014
How the Social Security Tax Is Altered by Employee BenefitsThe Tax Facts Online experts discuss how the Social Security payroll tax is affected by employee benefits, like term life insurance and deferred compensation.
March 17, 2014
How Lowering Taxes Drove Paper Millionaires to the PoorhouseTax expert Less Antman discusses how trying to minimize taxes with annuities, delayed stock sales or other means can be a trap.
March 17, 2014
John Lindsey: How Edward Jones ‘Brutalizes’ Breakaway BrokersWhen John Lindsey broke away in 2012, Edward Jones sued for $5 million. But Lindsey fought back and is helping other brokers do the same.
March 16, 2014
Hedge Fund Valuation: What Advisors Need to KnowHedge fund valuation gets tricky when managers move away from traditional strategies. Advisors have a crucial role to play on due diligence and liquidation.