Client Outreach
The latest news and advice about successful client communications, including the best methods and strategies for financial advisors.
Preparing for a Fiduciary Future
By Ellen UzelacThe almost certain expansion of the fiduciary standard will have a dramatic impact on traditional brokers -- affecting everything from how much money they make...
August 01, 2010
'The Quality Recruiter's Role Has Evolved,' Says DiamondThe article "Sick of Recruiters," the Research May cover story, struck me as being out of date. Certainly with all the changes Wall Street has...
August 01, 2010
Precious/Base Metals: Still ShiningFrank Holmes U.S. Global Investors 800-873-8637 Gold: For the week ending July 9, spot gold closed at $1,211.60 per ounce down, unchanged for the week. Gold equities, as...
August 01, 2010
Take the TestAs you may recall from last month, I hate taking tests. In fact, about the only way I take a test is if someone makes...
July 30, 2010
Dow, S&P End Day Mixed but Have Best Month in a YearThe Dow and the Standard & Poor's 500 index both had their best months since July 2009 and their first winning months since this past April.
July 30, 2010
SEC Charges Wyly Brothers With $550 Million FraudSam and Charles Wyly, Dallas billionaire investors known for their support of conservative candidates, made $550 million in undisclosed profits through 13 years of insider trading, according to a SEC lawsuit filed Thursday, July 29.
July 23, 2010
Vanguard Sees Positive Signs for Retirement AccountsMutual fund giant Vanguard says many of its participants in 401(k) and other defined contribution plans are "well positioned for retirement security" in an annual analysis of defined contribution retirement plans.
July 20, 2010
Schwab Profit Is Flat but Tops Estimates on Strong Management FeesThe brokerage firm has some $1.36 billion in client assets and nearly 7.9 million accounts.