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Financial Advisors Upbeat About U.S. Economy
By Michael S. FischerSixty-nine percent of advisors said their clients were financially better off than they were a year ago, according to the Brinker Barometer.
November 01, 2013
Social media advertising: What you need to knowSocial ads can spread your content and promotions to a wider (but targeted) audience.
November 01, 2013
How to sell on social networksTo be an effective social seller, you must answer two questions: Who are you and who are you trying to reach?
November 01, 2013
How to Address Your Clients' Portfolio Angst Now—Searching for Alpha for November 2013Instead of holding excess cash, advisors could add much more value for clients if they addressed those clients' concerns directly by using alternative investments smartly.
October 30, 2013
The Latest, Most Outrageous Attempt to Neuter Dodd-FrankWhen you look at its provisions and assumptions, you've got to wonder how SIFMA got Rep. Wagner to get HR 2374 passed by the House.
October 29, 2013
Senate Banking Aide: Committee Has ‘No Interest’ in Bill to Block Fiduciary RulesWagner bill passes House, but Senate Banking's Johnson says he won't focus on any bill "the president clearly has no interest in signing."
October 28, 2013
How to Cheat Widows and OrphansThe audience sat in rapt silence as Jessica recounted her plight for a client panel at a recent event in Florida.
October 28, 2013
WOW: Not investments, but risk managementWhether its a basketful of goodies (plus aspirin) sent to tax professionals as a tax season survival kit, or an offer to connect hurricane-menaced clients with sources of preparation and cleanup assistance, advisors can create WOW experiences for individuals or groups.