Client Outreach
The latest news and advice about successful client communications, including the best methods and strategies for financial advisors.
CFP Board Touts ‘Amazing’ Boost in Brand Recognition
By James J. GreenAnnual $10 million in advertising paying off, says CEO Kevin Keller, with awareness of the mark among Board's target demographics now matching that of CPAs.
September 24, 2015
4 Reasons Clients Need You NowStock markets down, international tensions up, China tottering. Heres what to say to clients beyond Stay the course!
September 23, 2015
NASAA: States Doled Out $579M in Enforcement Penalties in 2014Private placement offerings, real estate investments and crowdfunding were ripe areas for fraud, state securities regulators reported.
September 22, 2015
SEC Censures, Fines St. Louis Advisor Firm for Lax Cybersecurity PoliciesA firm that "failed entirely" to protect thousands of clients' data from a cyberattack will pay a $75,000 fine.
September 21, 2015
SEC Fines First Eagle, Affiliate $40 Million for Improperly Charging ShareholdersThe firms used shareholder money instead of 12b-1 fees to pay for fund distribution, the SEC said. Similar enforcement actions could be in the offing.
September 18, 2015
How to Profit From Falling Commodity PricesThere are a variety of strategies for bear bets against commodity prices, some riskier than others.
September 18, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: New ETFs From State Street and DirexionHedge your currency risk or double down on a leveraged sector stock bet? That's what some of this week's new portfolio products offer.
September 18, 2015
What Retiring Clients Need From Advisors (That Robos Don’t Do)Clients and prospects need help planning for rising health care costs and dealing with Social Security issues, HealthView's Ron Mastrogiovanni says at RIIA event.