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Why It’s So Hard for Brokers to Act in Clients’ Best Interests
By Bob ClarkA study covered in "Freakonomics" confirms: There is more money to be made taking advantage of investors than there is acting in their best interest.
June 01, 2015
3 Essential Elements to a Life Well Lived: US TrustThree factors are most essential to a life well lived, according to the 2015 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth survey.
June 01, 2015
When Does Money Matter Most?In research reported in Psychology and Aging, Michigan State researchers confirmed a link between income and happiness, especially at certain times of life.
June 01, 2015
Still Working?Some of you may recall that I wrote several months ago about my personal house hunting and how technology has changed the way that homes are marketed and sold.
June 01, 2015
Millennials: Ignore Them at Your PerilFiguring out how to serve the now-largest of the generations is worth it, several advisors said in a recent discussion.
June 01, 2015
SEC Charges Advisor With Bilking Retired Teachers, Police Chief, PastorThe Miami-based advisor of the Sterling Investment Fund must pay more than $748,000 in disgorgement and face criminal charges, the SEC says.
June 01, 2015
SEC Hits Merrill for $11 Million Over Faulty Short-Sale OrdersTwo Merrill entities admitted to using inaccurate, old data when executing short-sale orders for customers.
May 30, 2015
Five to Watch: The New School—The 2015 IA 35 for 35By design, the 2015 edition of the IA 25this year, the IA 35 for 35is meant to take the long view, specifically looking at the people who have influenced the industry in its first 35 years.