Recent Stories From This Author
December 1, 2012
Advisors have been racing to finish what some say is an unprecedented transfer of wealth.
November 1, 2012
In the overheated atmosphere of Silicon Valley, investors need to hedge their bets.
November 1, 2012
The academic landscape for financial planning is shifting rapidly. Here's where to find the next generation of advisors.
October 1, 2012
Our annual Influencer Awards honor six individuals whose contributions are pushing the field to new heights.
September 1, 2012
CPA teaches other accountants to also become planners.
September 1, 2012
A bitter dispute between a father and two of his children underscores how vital it is to review estate plans annually.
September 1, 2012
Advisors can bring great benefits to their clients through college savings plans. Here are 15 advantages and 13 notes of caution.
August 1, 2012
Advisors trying to persuade prospects about the benefits of planning can point to a new study of household financial decision-makers that shows those who have taken the time to put together a plan feel more confident and report more success managing savings and investments.
August 1, 2012
A planner offers tools for coping with a paralyzing loss.
August 1, 2012
Financial Planning and the Foundation for Financial Planning recognize life-changing volunteerism with the 2nd annual Pro Bono Planners of the Year Awards.
July 23, 2012
Advisors trying to persuade prospects about the benefits of planning can point to a new study of household financial decision-makers that shows those who have taken the time to put together a plan feel more confident and report more success managing savings and investments.
July 20, 2012
If anyone needs proof of the importance of revisiting their estate plans annually, the case of the high-net-worth Tweten family on the West Coast should supply it.
July 17, 2012
In a study of 1,025 independent RIAs, Schwab found that a client retention level of 97% helped to drive client referrals and to produce record levels of AUM and revenues last year.
July 12, 2012
When LPL Financial sought to improve its highly successful Model Wealth Portfolio platform, its advisors made a couple of requests: make it easier for us to select securities and to rebalance our client portfolios.
July 11, 2012
LPL is continuing to fuel the rapid growth of its Model Wealth Portfolios platform, with a range of new offerings now available for consumers with as little as $25,000 to invest. Overall, this platform grew by almost 73% this year as of March 31 over last year to $8.7 billion.
July 10, 2012
Although overall activity in the annuity market has been down over the past 13 months, inflows in May increased by slightly more than 1% to $7.5 billion from $7.4 billion in April, according to the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.
July 3, 2012
Serving clients from the world of venture capital poses special challenges for planners. Much like entrepreneurs, VC general partners bring risky and highly concentrated investments that cry out for diversification.
July 1, 2012
Clients who are small business owners provide a rich vein for the right planners to mine. Here are 11 strategies to help you thrive.
June 28, 2012
The Department of Labor is failing to coordinate with the SEC in their parallel efforts to improve regulation and regulatory overview of the financial services industry. And this lack of coordination threatens to undermine efforts to enact reforms to protect investors.
June 28, 2012
Hundreds of delinquent medium-sized RIAs must register with their respective states by today’s SEC deadline or face the prospect of being de-registered as early as Sept. 1.
