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The financial advisor as achiever
By Norm TrainorFor centuries, philosophers and, more recently, social scientists have used archetypes to characterize human behavior. The archetype of the high performing financial advisor is that of the Achiever.
December 17, 2010
Hartford: Americans Lean More on Social SecurityDespite questions about the long-term stability of Social Security, U.S. workers seem to be counting more on using the program to fund retirement.
December 17, 2010
NAIFA: Universal Fiduciary Standard Would Hurt ConsumersIf a universal fiduciary standard of care governed all sales of investment products, many life agents would narrow the scope of services they provide for middle-income customers.
December 17, 2010
Hartford: Americans Lean More on Social SecurityDespite questions about the long-term stability of Social Security, U.S. workers seem to be counting more on using the program to fund retirement.
December 16, 2010
NAIFA: Universal Fiduciary Standard Would Hurt ConsumersIf a universal fiduciary standard of care governed all sales of investment products, many life agents would narrow the scope of services they provide for middle-income customers.
December 16, 2010
FIAs: Catering to the Conservative ConsumerIn the world of financial services, the term "conservative" can take on many meanings.
December 16, 2010
FIAs: Catering to the Conservative ConsumerIn the world of financial services, the term "conservative" can take on many meanings.
December 15, 2010
Allianz Life: Financial Professionals Outdo Personal TrainersMore Americans would prefer to talk to financial professional in 2011 than sign up for a personal trainer and gym membership, according to Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America.