Practice

Women are so dedicated to nurturing clients, they often forget to take the time to think about where they are in their careers.

According to a Schwab study, 45% of independent advisors are bullish about the market in the six months. However, a second, first-time survey of 504 high-net-worth investors found that only 29% are bullish about the market.

LinkedIn is the hands-down preferred mode of social networking for advisors, because it offers plenty of resources to gather client leads and personal privacy.

To become the industry’s SRO, FINRA estimates it will cost roughly 15 times less in start-up costs than estimates in a study commissioned by the Financial Planning Coalition, which includes CFP Board, FPA and NAPFA.

Financial advisors meeting with female clients need to know their silence does not mean they do not understand, and nodding does not mean they agree.

Is the brokerage industry really the safer advisory alternative for consumers? Bob Veres is dubious.

“I think this would absolutely impact all of our small business owners,” said Karen Nystrom, manager of public policy and advocacy with NAPFA. “We agree that more oversight is needed but where we differ is the most cost effective way to get there.”

The Investment Adviser Oversight Act of 2012 is meant to address what proponents say is a serious gap in investor protection. Sure enough, industry groups from all side are weighing in on whether the idea will help or hinder the profession.

On April 25, 2012, TAMRO Capital launched the TAMRO Small Cap Collective Fund, which is sponsored by Global Trust Company and available to ERISA-only clients

When the Women Advisors Forum conference kicks off in New York Thursday, it will feature a popular panel featuring four female financial advisors who have risen through the ranks, gathered substantial assets and learned key lessons along the way.