Impersonal Finance
By Staff WriterIn this brave new world of 2004, it's generally assumed that catering to gender differences around money is pass?. Worse yet, it's not PC. Everyone...
May 01, 2004
They're Up In ArmsFur is flying in Louisiana. Six independent insurance agents in the state are suing ING because they say the company is forcing them to sell...
May 01, 2004
Playing by the SEC's RulesCompliance is such a bogeyman for RIAs. Registered representatives have a compliance officer and branch manager to answer to. And, say what you will about...
May 01, 2004
Disciples of DisciplineAs an advisor, one of the most important responsibilities you have--maybe the most important--is to ensure that your clients avoid making mistakes that will devastate...
May 01, 2004
Rollin' AlongPlanners who are contemplating a switch from commissions to fees tend to sound like people about to start a strict new diet: This will probably...
May 01, 2004
For the Long TermWhen it comes to mutual fund management, Bob Smith's approach could easily be summed up as "Slow and steady wins the race." Disdainful of those...
May 01, 2004
A Matter of PrinciplesRemember the old saw that timing is everything? In looking back at my personal journey of investing and advising clients on investing, I can testify...
May 01, 2004
Structural IntegrityOn a typical weekday afternoon when most planners are ensconced in their swivel chairs and swimming in spreadsheets, you'll find advisor John Smartt somewhere else:...