Client Outreach
The latest news and advice about successful client communications, including the best methods and strategies for financial advisors.
Judge Pushes Schwab Suit Against FINRA to Disciplinary Panel
By Melanie WaddellA federal judge dismissed a legal action filed by Charles Schwab against FINRA challenging a complaint FINRA levied against Schwab on Feb. 1.
May 14, 2012
IRS Steps Up Fight Against Identity Theft, PhishingAs if worrying about taxes werent enough to handle, a troubled IRS looks to prevent and detect identity theft cases.
May 11, 2012
8 Financial Deal Breakers for MarriageBad credit, mortgage foreclosure and bankruptcylove may be blind to these and other financial setbacks.
May 11, 2012
Advisors vs. the Bag Lady Nightmare: 4 Women Talk Money With Terry SavageTerry Savage, the author of Savage Truth and Money, is afraid of becoming poor someday. And she isn't alone: many women share her fear.
May 10, 2012
How to Get the Most Out of Social Security Planning for Couples: Michael KitcesCouples can get more out of their Social Security benefits by timing which spouse files first and ensuring that the higher earner delays benefits until age 70, says CFP Michael Kitces.
May 09, 2012
The Pregnancy Test: Can a Broker Be a Little Bit Fiduciary?For keeping the faith and shouting from the virtual rooftops, a shout-out to the keepers of the fiduciary flame.
May 09, 2012
The Most Effective and Cost-Efficient SRO for Advisors? FINRAFragmented oversight constitutes a serious risk for the Main Street investor; the established SRO is the best way to ameliorate that risk.
May 09, 2012
Fee-Only Planners May Be Aging World’s Best HopeShock of Gray author Ted Fishman tells NAPFA conference that fee-only planners are ideally suited to prepare people for the cold realities of global trends in an aging world.