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By Staff WriterI am currently involved with managing a very large endowment. For its first three years, we worked vigorously to develop an investment policy statement (IPS)....
September 01, 2004
Compliance Zero HourThe October 5 deadline for advisors to appoint a chief compliance officer and adopt formal compliance procedures is right around the corner. Are you ready? My...
September 01, 2004
AdaptationFor many advisors, the good times have returned. Following some fallow times brought on by the three-year bear market, the latest results from the Rydex...
September 01, 2004
Real Estate for RetirementIn these days of rising interest rates, it's a good idea for retirement plan sponsors to consider adding a REIT mutual fund to their 401(k)...
September 01, 2004
Toast of the TownWhen it comes to throwing spectacular client-appreciation events, Ron Carson is truly a force to be reckoned with. Granted, anybody can invite a magician, hire...
September 01, 2004
Embrace the Middle ClassShouldn't our profession serve all aspects of society? Annual studies of our industry show that professional financial advisors increasingly seek to serve the wealthy and...
September 01, 2004
Getting Schooled in AlternativesAs investor interest in absolute return investments grows, so does the business of educating financial advisors about alternative investments. To address this demand, the Alternative...
September 01, 2004
All Hail the Victors!In a discussion of any vote held during a Presidential election year, it's hard not to compare that contest with the Presidential one. In that...