Putnam Investments of Boston has introduced a new fund for retail mutual fund investors called the Putnam Small-Cap Value Fund. The fund invests in small, undervalued companies that have the potential for stock appreciation of 10 percent to 15 percent a year. The fund is being jointly managed by Edward Shadek, chief investment officer for small-cap value equities, and Jeffrey Netols, senior vice president.
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From pet trusts to picking the right caretaker, advisors share how to help clients plan for a life when pets outlive them.
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The 2025 tax law changed the factors involved in the decision to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth.
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Marketing experts suggest alternative ways for firms to promote themselves after a $6 million "gift" received by a former top editor at Forbes was seen as tarnishing the publication's industry awards and rankings.
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From building trust early to having the toughest conversation to what comes after a loss, advisors share how they keep widowed clients from walking away.
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SER Summit co-founders Vanessa Martinez and Ana Trujillo Limón preview the professional development and networking in store for attendees next week in Denver.
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Some financial advisors are becoming enrolled agents in order to provide tax advice, helping to enhance relationships with clients.
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