May 2013

Advisor Or CEO?

by Philip Palaveev

Choosing how to run your business is critical.

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The King Of Starts

by Mary Rowland

Rick Higgins is a multimillionaire and software genius whose multiple start-up firms offering successful financial programs have allowed him to branch out.

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A Live Connection

by Mitch Anthony

Keeping in touch with friends and family creates a happy retirement.

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Bang For The Buck

by David Lawrence

These steps can help firms measure success.

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Planning And Politics

by Karen DeMasters

Financial advisor Bill Kramer juggles roles as a financial advisor and Wisconsin lawmaker.

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Part Way There

by Joel P. Bruckenstein

This annuity provider beats its competitors in delivering helpful technology to advisors, but it should do more.

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Take It or Leave It

by Donald Jay Korn

Business-owner clients who want to sell and retire may have to accept today’s lowball bids or consider other options.

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A New Game Plan

by Mark Hurley

As financial advice has grown from a cottage industry into a behemoth, small and midsize firms are trying to find their footing.

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The Great Unknown

by Jeff Schlegel

Advisors ponder how to play the inevitable end of quantitative easing.

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Trend Following

by Randall Mauro

Riding the waves to financial security.

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Circle Of Empowerment

by Thomas Kostigen

Technology has driven interest in impact investments by raising their profile.

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Slow Motion

by Marla Brill

Infrastructure funds have been slow to catch on, but Alpine’s entry has posted strong returns.

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Fiduciary Matters

by Jerilyn Klein Bier

Firms try to capture more 401(k) business as they await an important DOL ruling.

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LTC Carriers Dumping Policyholders

by Ben Mattlin

LTC rates are soaring (especially for women). Why? And what can you do about it?

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Taxes Ahead

by Eric L. Reiner

The new tax rules for trusts and estates could have been worse.

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Marcus Welby Portfolio Construction

by Rob Brown

It has become standard practice for planners to shut clients out of investment policy making.

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Advisor Emporium

Jackson Offers Online Educational Resources

Jackson National Life Insurance Company has launched two new online resources that are central to its educational strategy.

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Editor's Note

Commodities: A Game-Changer

by Evan Simonoff

For the financial markets, the big news early in the second quarter was the collapse of gold, which was down 15% in just two days.

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Frontline News

The Firing, Er, Transitioning Of Clients

by Jeff Schlegel

In a recent Pershing survey about financial advisors’ time management, advisors said they would fire an average of 13% of their clients.

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Most Pensions Underfunded

by Jeff Schlegel

Ninety-four percent of U.S. corporate defined-benefit pension plans were underfunded in 2012, the same as the prior year.

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A New Social Media Platform For Advisors

by Jeff Schlegel

Finect has rolled out a Web site for the financial services industry that it believes meets the professional and compliance needs of financial advisors in the social media era.

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So, This Is How Used Car Salesmen Feel

by Jeff Schlegel

In a recent global survey that measured consumers’ trust in 18 major industries, financial services and its financial advisory/asset management sub-category finished last.

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Youth Shall Be Served

According to Cogent Research, younger Americans are sharing more of the wealth.

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CFP Board Publishes Competency Handbook

With 735 pages and 85 chapters from 22 contributors spanning practitioners and academia, the book covers the gamut of the financial planning profession.

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