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Special Needs Planning Special Report, Pt. 1: Merrill Releases a Calculator
By Marlene Y. SatterMerrill Lynch on Thursday premiered a special needs calculator for the parents and caregivers of special needs individuals. The calculator is designed to assist in calculating the amount of money necessary to sustain a special needs person throughout life.
December 14, 2011
Top 10 Dumbest States for Financial IQA study by the nonpartisan EBRI shows the difference in financial literacy and behavior for each state and Washington, D.C. To determine which states had the lowest financial IQ, AdvisorOne added each states ranking in the two categories and, like golf, the highest scores lost.
December 13, 2011
How to Be a Social Media Power Influencer — and Why! (Forbes)Want to grow your business, establish credibility, and become a trusted industry voice? Prioritize your social media strategy.
December 13, 2011
How to Be a Social Media Power Influencer — and Why! (Forbes)Want to grow your business, establish credibility, and become a trusted industry voice? Prioritize your social media strategy.
December 12, 2011
Why Schapiro’s ‘Business-Model Neutral’ Fiduciary Approach Shouldn’t Be NewsDespite the ruckus over SEC Chairman Schapiro's comments on a 'business-model neutral' fiduciary standard, it shouldn't be a big deal if SEC rule-making remains true to Dodd-Frank and the plain meaning of its plain language.
December 09, 2011
What’s New on FacebookMake the latest addition to the social networking site work for your business.
December 09, 2011
Preparing Clients for the Ugly Times: Risk and ReturnTo best educate clients, show them how their portfolios would have worked in markets past. The less they look, the better the performance.
December 09, 2011
Five Characteristics of Ultra-High-Net-Worth InvestorsMany financial advisors dream of catering to the most elite investors seeking advice on how to invest their great fortunes. Here is an inside look into the attitudes and characteristics of the denizens of elite advisors mahogany-paneled executive suites.