Client Outreach
The latest news and advice about successful client communications, including the best methods and strategies for financial advisors.
Are You in Pandemic Denial?
By Staff WriterOn the morning of September 11, 2001, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson was scheduled to deliver a speech in which he...
August 01, 2006
Out of ContextWith the broker-dealer conference season safely in the rear-view mirror, I have now had sufficient time to digest some of what I've seen and heard...
August 01, 2006
Two PowerShares Funds Earn High GradesA few years back, PowerShares made the gusty proclamation that it had the formula for beating key stock benchmark indices. Now, two of the company's...
August 01, 2006
Edward Jones Tops List; Loyalty a Major FactorJ.D. Power and Associates says that Edward Jones has narrowly edged out Raymond James Financial, giving it the highest overall customer-satisfaction score in the 2006...
August 01, 2006
'Undercover' ObservationIf you've been searching for the perfect economics book to take to the beach, The Undercover Economist lives up to its spy-thriller title with plenty...
August 01, 2006
No Summer Break for ETF IndustryJune was a record month for publicly offered ETFs. All in all, 42 new funds were added to the mix in one month's time --...
August 01, 2006
Wachovia Tells its FAs: Go Independent with UsWith the wind in its sails, Wachovia is putting the 6,000 advisors in its Private Client Group on notice: You don't have to jump ship...
August 01, 2006
Leveraged, Short ETFs Hit the MarketIn order to tap investor demand for alternative investments, ProShares is introducing eight exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that utilize leverage and short positions on key stock...