The PHD Personal Branding Referral Formula
 

March 14, 2013
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT

Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Mark Magnacca President, Insight Development Group	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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The Work Habits of the Most Successful Financial Advisors

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Complimentary Webinar
February 20, 2013
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

Speaker Bill Bachrach CSP, CPAE Chairman and CEO Bachrach & Associates, Inc.

You’ve heard the saying that successful advisors do what unsuccessful advisors are unwilling to do. What exactly are those things that the successful advisors do? And what exactly are those things that unsuccessful advisors do?
 

In this high-content, what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinar, Bill Bachrach will dive deep into the specifics of the activities that drive success and those that create predictable failure.

It’s not personality or luck or genetic predisposition that determine your success or failure as a FA. It’s consistently doing certain things in a certain way that produces certain results.

This webinar will cover 4 key elements:

• Client Service work habits
• Client Acquisition work habits
• Leadership work habits
• Time Management work habits

You will walk away from this webinar with total clarity about what to do to be highly successful and what NOT to do that, if you continue doing it, will trap you in the quagmire of mediocrity where most non-failures in this business spend their entire careers. (Sad, but true, that most advisors who don’t fail are not really succeeding either. Not failing is not the same as succeeding. Don’t settle for being average!)

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Finding income in the QE3 minefield
 

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December 18, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Michael J. Dixon Chief Executive Officer, Member & Relationship Director Global Financial Private Capital	Speaker Christian C. Bertelsen, MBA Chief Investment Officer Global Financial Private Capital

Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor Financial Advisor magazine

With record-low interest rates reducing the yield from CDs, money markets and Treasuries through 2015, advisors are looking at a wider range of investments to generate a more robust income.

The challenge now is finding assets and related ETFs that offer acceptable income within a target volatility.

This complimentary webinar will look at strategies for generating yield while preserving wealth during this period of extended quantitative easing, where near-zero interest rates and rising inflationary pressures persist.

Topics include:

• The "war" on savers and retirees.
• Treasuries: Does their yield justify the valuation risk?
• A diversified asset allocation approach to income generation.
• ETF Plus: Yield enhancement within a tactical ETF strategy.
• Using equities as a bond proxy.
• Alternative and international yield options.

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This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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The Fixed-Income Markets in 2013:
Finding Meaningful Yield While Managing Risk

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December 11, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
 

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Registration limited to the first 1,000 registrants
 

With interest rates at all-time lows, finding meaningful yield in the fixed-income markets remains elusive. Yet pockets of opportunity remain, if you know where to look. Calvert Investments is well positioned to uncover those opportunities while helping investors manage risk and volatility. Join Steve Van Order, Fixed-Income Strategist for Calvert Investments as he discusses how Calvert  adds value through an active management style that emphasizes:

• Duration Positioning
• Finding the "Sweet Spots" in Yield Curves
• Sector Allocation
• Securities Selection

Mr. Van Order will discuss the outlook for the fixed income market, the challenges facing bond investors in these unusual times, and provide ideas to help investors earn meaningful income while managing volatility.
 

Speaker Steve Van Order Fixed-Income Strategist, Calvert Investment Management, Inc.	Speaker James Lee Senior Securities Analyst Calvert Investment Management, Inc.

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This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Dividends:
Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

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November 30, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Bruno del Ama Co-founder and CEO Global X Funds	Speaker Mike Venuto CIO of Toroso Investments LLC, consultant to Global X Funds

Moderator Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor – Financial Advisor Magazine

In a low interest rate environment where investors are seeking alternative
sources of income, dividend-paying ETFs can offer an attractive way to add income, diversification and a hedge to client portfolios. This webinar will explore the benefits of using dividend-paying ETFs within a client's portfolio and provide advisors with insight into attaining higher yields with lower volatility.

Topics include:

• Is the dividend party over?
• Striking a balance between risk/reward with equities (and how they are different from bonds?
• Understanding different segments in the dividend space: are in the right place?
• Other equity income asset classes: How do MLPs, REITs or preferreds fit into an income portfolio?
• How do I navigate the dividend ETF maze?

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This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Results of the Fiduciary Impact Survey Not Making the Grade
 

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November 12, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

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Registration limited to the first 1,000 registrants

 

Speaker Brian Hamburger, JD, CRCP, AIFA ® Founder and Managing Director MarketCounsel	Speaker Don Trone, GFS ™ CEO/Chief Ethos Officer 3ethos

Moderator Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor – Financial Advisor Magazine

A new survey reveals that most advisors understand the principles associated with a fiduciary standard, but not the practices. The implications – advisors need to be more circumspect in the use of the term, “fiduciary.”

Join us for this lively 1-hr webinar where Don and Brian will discuss the results of the first Fiduciary Impact Survey – which advisors seem to understand the practices, and who doesn’t; which fiduciary best practices are being followed, and where are there shortfalls.

This program is Accepted for 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Five Ways Financial Advisors Leave Money on the Table,
Under-Serve Their Clients, and What to do About It

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November 8, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
 

Speaker Bill Bachrach, CSP, CPAE Chairman and CEO Bachrach & Associates, Inc.	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

Have you ever created a prospective client’s financial plan and felt that you missed an opportunity to get more of their business? Well, you were probably correct. It is common knowledge that most people, especially financially successful people, have their finances and investments spread among several advisors and institutions. This does not have to be the situation with YOUR clients. You can stop letting their assets go elsewhere while simultaneously improving your service to your clients.

During this what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinar, Bill Bachrach will share business success opportunities that will help you make more money and serve your clients at a higher level. These ideas will improve your business in any economy, under any market conditions, and no matter who’s the President.

By applying these action-able, result-producing strategies you can:

• Make More Money
• Handle All of Your Clients’ Assets
• Get your Clients to Follow All of Your Advice
• Develop a System to Receive More Referrals
• Increase Your Productivity

Bill Bachrach, CSP, CPAE is considered the financial services industry’s leading authority on building high-trust client relationships. He is a popular keynote speaker and successful financial professionals from around the world subscribe to the Values-Based Financial Planning turn-key business model to establish themselves as top 1% advisors in terms of value for their clients, financial success, and quality of life. www.billbachrach.com
 

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Using Low-Volume ETFs For Maximum Impact and Minimum Cost

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November 07, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Scott Freeze President and Founder Street One Financial	Speaker Paul Weisbruch VP of ETF/Options Sales and Trading Street One Financial

Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor,
Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines
 

Advisors are increasingly using low-volume ETFs-those that trade less than 150,000 shares daily and/or with wider spreads-to gain rapid access to market subsectors and to hedge.

This complimentary webinar will explore the benefits of using low-volume ETFs in client portfolios and provide advisors with insight on the ideal conditions for trading low-liquidity ETFs.

Topics include:

• Using low-volume ETFs to access subsectors, ranging from biotech companies to oil drillers to volatility indexes.
• Popular low-voluem ETFs across a variety of subsectors, ranging from the Peritus High Yiedl ETF (HYLD) and the SPDR Barclays Capital International Treasury Bond ETF to the PowerShares Water Resources ETF (PHO).
• Examples of low-volume ETFs that advisors are using as hedges.
• Why overwhelming the market with a large order, using the wrong venues or even executing at the wrong time of day can significantly increase the cost of a transaction.

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This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Navigating The ETF Maze

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October 16, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Richard A. Ferri Founder, Portfolio Solutions.	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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How products differ, what they do and don't do, and how to classify them.

Author of six investment books, Richard (Rick) A. Ferri, CFA is a leading expert on low-cost index fund investing. Through his work as a researcher and investment manager, he continually monitors and evaluates the latest trends related to index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Rick utilizes his in-depth research about index fund investing strategies to guide the Investment Committee of Portfolio Solutions, the low-fee investment management firm he founded in 1999 that currently has almost $1 billion in assets under management. In addition, he shares his insights as a frequent news commentator, Forbes columnist, media contributor and public speaker.
 

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Preparing Your Client for Higher Taxes

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September 18, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Matt Sommer, CFP®, CPWA®, AIF® Vice President and Director, Janus Retirement Strategy Group	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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Many clients will see their taxes increase beginning in 2013 – Janus Retirement has prepared a number of tools to help you seize the opportunity with your clients – let us help you prepare for the future tax landscape, by taking action in 2012. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
In this educational webinar presented by Janus explores how advisors can guide their clients through upcoming tax changes with ten actionable ideas. Lean on Janus’ expertise to navigate the uncertainty and give clients strategies for preserving and growing wealth.
 

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

Janus will be submitting for your CE Credits from the webinar once a month.  All webinar replays viewers please contact Karen Burke at kburke@fa-mag.com to provide Janus with your contact information.

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Fact Versus Fiction: Alternative Index Strategies Compared

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September 6, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Jason C. Hsu, Ph.D., Chief Investment Officer Research Affiliates	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazin

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In this webinar, Jason Hsu, Ph.D., will demystify seven leading alternative beta equity strategies, including the Fundamental Index methodology. Based on a paper that recently won two awards from the CFA Institute, this discussion will explain, through simulations, how all the strategies generate better performance with less risk and enhanced Sharpe ratios than cap-weighted indices. The presentation will also analyze the differences among the strategies, looking at factors such as implementation costs, turnover, capacity and liquidity.
 

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
 

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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

3 Keys to Explosive Growth as a New Era Advisor

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August 28th | 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar
Limited to the first 1,000 registrants

Speaker Ron Carson Founder and CEO - Carson Wealth Management Group Founder - Peak Advisor Alliance	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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The advisor's world has changed significantly since the economic crisis of 2008-but have you changed? For the prepared advisor, change and uncertainty bring tremendous opportunity. Top producer Ron Carson will show you how to seize them.
 

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Are You A Procrastinator?
Stop It!

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August 14, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Have you ever procrastinated on something before? Procrastination, also known as dilly-dallying, dragging your feet, and excuse making is something we have all experienced at one time or another. Have you ever wondered why you procrastinate on some things and not others?

For those of you who are familiar with procrastination, the issue always seems to be how you can stop procrastination and start taking action. Procrastination never pays off for anyone.

During this what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinar, Anne Bachrach will share business success principles she imparts to the Advisors she coaches who make middle six-figure to seven-figure incomes. You will learn 4 tips for overcoming procrastination and the DO IT system that will help you be even more successful - both professionally and personally.

By applying these action-able, results-producing strategies you can:

• You Accomplish More in Less Time
• Get More Clients
• Increase Your Confidence
• Increase Focus on Your Goals and Get To It
• Overcome fears that are holding you back from reaching you true potential
   

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The Evolution of Emerging Market Bonds

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August 7, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Rick Harper Head of Currency & Fixed Income WisdomTree	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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This webinar will discuss how the convergence of improving fundamentals and increasing debt issuance has helped make emerging market debt a unique diversifier for increasingly sophisticated global investors. Topics of discussion will include the following:

- EM Sovereign Debt-From USD To Local Currency: The reduction in EM sovereign credit risk is enabling leading emerging market governments to increasingly finance themselves in their own currency, as opposed to borrowings denominated in U.S. Dollars.

- EM Corporate Debt-The Next Wave Of EM growth: The 2000s were a decade marked by improvements in EM sovereign risk; the next decade is poised to be the decade of the EM consumer and the corporations poised to benefit from it.

- Active Vs. Indexing In The EM Fixed-Income Market: Why we believe emphasis on investment flexibility and risk management is attractive in this asset class.

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Putting Gold In Perspective

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July 17, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker William Rhind Managing Director ETF Securities	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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This webinar will examine gold in a historical and analytical context, discussing how and why advisors can benefit from making the precious metal a component of their asset allocations. The presentation will include an analysis of recent price fluctuations and what they mean for advisors.
 

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Portfolio Construction with Alpha and Beta ETFs

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June 12, 2012
2:30-3:30 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Dan Waldron SVP, ETF Strategist First Trust	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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This webinar will explore ways financial advisors can combine alpha-pursuing and beta-delivering ETFs in a single-model portfolio while improving the risk/reward profile.

The presentation will cover:

• Exploring alternative ways of measuring risk
• Understanding the dynamic nature of correlations and how they impact model construction
• Compare and contrast the benefits of sector-rotation vs size/style for core domestic equity allocation
• Using modern portfolio theory statistics to analyze alternative beta- and alpha-pursuing ETFs
   

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
 

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
 

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Eliminate Time-Wasters and Stop Settling for the No Longer Acceptables in Your Life

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May 22, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT

Many of us say we're going to make changes to eliminate the things we don‘t like about our life, but few of us actually commit to improving the quality of our life. If you have ever felt like this - it's time to get a dose of reality.

Time-wasters do nothing but impede or delay the ideal life you are committed to creating. The good news is that time-wasters are simple to eliminate. They can become something you used to do when you were okay with staying where you were. The difference now is that you are ready to move on and create your ideal life.

During this what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinar, Anne Bachrach will discuss business success principles she shares with the Advisors she coaches who make middle six-figure to seven-figure incomes.

You will learn specific ways to identify and eliminate time-wasters along with 3 practical and easy-to-implement steps you can take to start eliminating the "no longer acceptables" from your life so that you can experience the kind of life you truly want and deserve.

By applying these action-able, results-producing strategies you can:

• Reduce and Eliminate Time-Wasters for Increased Success
• Make More Money
• Increase Your Focus on High-Payoff Activities
• Increase Overall Office Productivity
• Stop Settling for the No Longer Acceptables in Your Life

Financial Advisors who utilize Anne Bachrach's proven systems work less, make more money, and enjoy a more balanced and successful life. Anne's fresh approach to business and life offers a much-needed boost for stagnant businesses. The core attribute of Anne's methodology is accountability; hence, her nickname of "The Accountability Pit-Bull". Anne helps you make what you want to occur, actually occur. Anne is the author of the books Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. She is also a co-author of The Roadmap to Success, along with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard.

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Rules of Engagement for Leveraged ETFs

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May 15, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Jordan M. Farris Senior Vice President, Product Strategy Direxion	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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This presentation will explore how leveraged ETFs differ from their standard counterparts. The topics will include:

• Daily Investment Objectives – Tactical Trading Tools
• How Leverage Affects Risk and Return
• Compounding – When Does It Matter?
• Who Are They For?  Who Are They Not For?
• How are They Appropriately Used?
• How To Monitor Leveraged ETFs
   

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
 

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Preparing for the Next Global Shock: Unconventional Strategies in Low Return, Volatile Markets

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April 19, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Bob Wiedemer Managing Director, Absolute Investment Management Co-Author of Aftershock	Speaker Joanne Hill, PhD Head of Investment Strategy ProShares

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Given the market's turbulence over the past decade, what can investors expect? Will the economy continue to expand, or will a recovery be derailed by ongoing factors lurking under the surface? In a low return, volatile environment, how can alternative investments help advisors position client portfolios?

Join us to hear from Bob Wiedemer, Managing Director of Absolute Investment Management and co-author of the New York Times' and Wall Street Journal's bestselling book Aftershock. Bob will provide his unique macroeconomic outlook, particularly the major roadblocks he sees that could impede the economy's progress. He'll also review key investment strategies advisors may want to consider to help sidestep losses from a potential market downturn.

Bob will be joined by Joanne Hill, PhD, Head of Investment Strategy at ProShares. Joanne will explore the growing role alternative investments can play in client portfolios, and key factors that advisors should consider when exploring these opportunities.

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP^® Board CE Credit
and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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ETF Insights: Low Volatility Approaches To Investing 

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April 10, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar

Speaker Todd Rosenbluth Senior Director/Analyst S&P Capital IQ	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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In this webinar, S&P Capital IQ equity analyst Todd Rosenbluth will break down the low-volatility ETF market and the potential benefits it provides to investors. The presentation will detail the sectors these ETFs focus on, and compare and contrast low-volatility ETFs based on their holdings. Rosenbluth will also do a comparative analysis of expense ratios, market capitalizations and other factors.
 

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
 

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“Alts” Mutual Funds Primer: Today’s Landscape,
Due Diligence, and Portfolio Construction

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
4 pm EDT

 

Speaker Scott Smith Associate Director, Cerulli Associates	Speaker Clifford W. Stanton, CFA, MBA Chief Investment Officer, Prima Capital

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Mutual fund “alternative” strategies are a rapidly growing and evolving area of investment management. Referencing market research data, this webcast will present the current usage and deployment trends of alternatives in high-net-worth investor portfolios, as well as the latest information on the product landscape. Then take a deep dive into alternative strategies and look at how to implement alternative mutual funds, covering both due diligence and portfolio construction best practices.

This webcast will cover

• What is the current landscape for “alternatives” in the retail management space
• How wealth managers are building portfolios today
• What are the types and characteristics of alternative strategies
• Why utilize and how to implement alternative strategies

A case study will be presented to bring mutual fund alternatives into real-world context and application.

 

 

 

 

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Moving Clients from “Charitable Giving 101” to “Charitable Giving 401”
While Creating Profitable Business for Each member of The Advisory Team

 

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Date: March 20, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT

 

Speaker Alan W. Pratt, CEP, CAP President Pratt Legacy Advisors	Moderator Ray Fazzi Managing Editor, Private Wealth magazine

Learn proven techniques for engaging current and prospective clients in conversations that unlock their untapped generosity. Also learn how to connect and collaborate with the correct team of allied professionals. Alan Pratt, CAP, has been working exclusively in this narrow niche for 15 years. He will share his proven techniques on how to “go deep” in conversation with your clients on what they truly care about! He will also provide you with tools to build your own Philanthropic Advisory Practice and create your reputation in your hometown as the “go to guy” for Charitable Legacy Planning. Alan will walk through five (5) actual engagements, each one of which resulted in profitable business for every member of the advisory team!

Accepted for 1 CE hour toward the CIMA^®, CIMC^® and CPWA^® designations

 

 

 

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Is the Flat Fee for Financial Advice about to go Mainstream?

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Date: Thursday, March 15th
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT

Speaker Bill Bachrach CSP, CPAE Bachrach & Associates, Inc.

There is a “new normal” appearing in the world of financial advice. Like the switch from car phones to the smart phone and the price of stock trades changing from hundreds or thousands of dollars to seven dollars a trade, the financial services mindset is rapidly shifting and leaving what used to be “normal” forever in the dust.

In this what‐to‐do and how‐to‐do‐it webinar, Bill Bachrach explores the trends that are leading to the popularity of the flat‐fee‐for‐advice model. He will address how making the product the advice rather than the product being financial plans, investments, insurance, annuities, tax returns, and / or legal documents can change your client’s perceptions of you in an extremely positive way.

In this webinar you will learn:

• How the flat‐fee‐for‐advice model will protect you during economic downturns
• How fee‐based and fee‐only are different
• How the continuing advisor mindset is shifting towards goal‐oriented advice
• Why it should matter to you
• How you can capitalize on this opportunity
• How to discuss the transition to flat‐fee‐for‐advice model to your clients
• How you should set your fee
• How to present a better value proposition at a lower fee
• How being on the front‐end of this trend could open the door to more high- net-worth clients

Bill Bachrach, CSP, CPAE and his team help Financial Advisors achieve their Ideal Life in 4 years, or less, by building an Ideal Client community, by referral only, using the Values‐Based Financial Planning™ Turn‐Key Business Model. Bill is also a regular contributor to FA Magazine and a frequent keynote speaker at company and industry events.

 

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Equity Income Strategies in 2012: Late to the game or just getting started?

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Complimentary Webinar
(Limited to the first 1,000 registrants)

March 13, 2012
2:00-3:00 pm EST

 

Speaker Ryan Issakainen SVP, ETF Strategist First Trust Advisors, L.P.s	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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Last year, equity income strategies enjoyed consistent inflows, even as investors fled mutual funds and ETFs in most other equity categories. In light of this success, many have begun to raise questions about the continued viability of strategies centered on dividend-paying stocks. 

Are dividend investors “late to the game”, or do these strategies still offer long-term opportunities?  Please join Ryan Issakainen, ETF Strategist from First Trust as he discusses the potential opportunities and pitfalls related to equity income investing with exchange-traded funds.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

This program is Accepted for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
 

 

 

 

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Using Market Neutral ETFs to Build Better Portfolios

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February 7, 2012
2:00-3:00 pm EST

 

Speaker Bill DeRoche, CFA Chairman and CEO – QuantShares	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor magazine

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More than ever, investors desire products that complement their existing investments.  The desire to preserve wealth and minimize drawdowns has elevated the need for investments that not only offer potentially attractive returns, but also provide diversification benefits.  Market neutral equity strategies provide a mechanism to deliver attractive sources of return while offering significant diversification benefits to the broad equity market.  This presentation will highlight the benefits of allocating to market neutral equity ETFs.  We will focus on passive market neutral equity ETFs, highlighting the additional benefits of transparency, lower costs and improved liquidity relative to traditional market neutral equity investments.  We will discuss examples of how allocations to these strategies that can improve the expected risk reward characteristics of a portfolio.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
 

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How to Use Passion Prospecting to Grow Your Business

 

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Complimentary Webinar
February 2, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

Speaker Ron Carson, CFP Founder and CEO Carson Wealth Management Group	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines

 

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Twenty-time #1 producer and Barron’s top 10 advisor Ron Carson has built his business one client at a time through what he calls Passion Prospecting. Rather than focus on a niche like doctors or business executives, he focuses on people who share the same passion as he does. He’s discovered that when you start with a shared passion, you can build a deeper and much more enjoyable relationship that transcends the ups and downs of the market. In this insightful webcast, Ron will share how you can use this concept to grow your practice in the most enjoyable way.
 

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Managed Futures Just Took a “Giant Step” Forward

 

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Complimentary Webinar
January 24, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

 

Speaker David Winton Harding Founder, Chairman and Head of Research Winton Capital Management	Speaker Jeffrey E. Gundlach CEO and CIO, Co-Founder DoubleLine Capital LP	Speaker Jon Sundt President & CEO Altegris

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This webinar features three leading experts—David Winton Harding is the premier leader in managed futures in the world; Jeffrey Gundlach is an award winning, leading fixed income manager; and Jon Sundt, President of Altegris, one of the pre-eminent providers of high quality alternative investments.

This session will be a candid discussion where you will:

1. Learn how managed futures strategies may provide portfolio growth and diversification amid volatility and market uncertainty
2. Understand how a world-leading fixed income manager is positioning his portfolio to maximize income in today’s low interest rate environment
3. Discover how the combination of managed futures and active fixed income management can work together to provide growth and income in your client’s portfolio
    

Hedge funds, commodity pools and other alternative investments involve a high degree of risk and can be illiquid due to restrictions on transfer and lack of a secondary trading market. They can be highly leveraged, speculative and volatile, and an investor could lose all or a substantial amount of an investment.  Alternative investments may lack transparency as to share price, valuation and portfolio holdings.  Complex tax structures often result in delayed tax reporting.  Compared to mutual funds, hedge funds and commodity pools are subject to less regulation and often charge higher fees.  Alternative investment managers typically exercise broad investment discretion and may apply similar strategies across multiple investment vehicles, resulting in less diversification.  Trading may occur outside the United States which may pose greater risks than trading on U.S. exchanges and in U.S. markets. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
 

This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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How to Connect with the Super-Rich

 

Webinar Presentation
January 17, 2012
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST

 

Registration fee: $49.95
Each paid attendee will receive a copy Fortune’s Fortress: A Primer on Wealth Preservation for Hedge Fund Professionals

 

Speaker:

 

Speaker Russ Alan Prince President - Prince & Associates, Inc. Editor-At-Large – Private Wealth magazine

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Registration fee: $49.95

 

For many financial and legal professionals and advisors, the Super-Rich are the ideal client. By Super-Rich we’re talking about individuals and families with a net worth of $500 million or more. Another definition we often use is investable assets of $100 million or more. These families and individuals can prove very profitable for many professionals and advisors provided they can find them.

 

This webinar, conducted by Russ Alan Prince, the leading authority on the private wealth industry, will address the three principal ways to source the Super-Rich – serendipity, a dual-impact brand and referrals. He will also describe the ultimate in Influencer referrals: the Elite Professional Network.

For the array of financial and legal professionals and advisors seeking to connect with the Super-Rich, this hour and a half webinar provides the key insights and actionable strategies that can potentially translate into new business with some of the wealthiest people in the world.

Rothstein Kass Family Office Group offers a wide range of financial, wealth planning and lifestyle management services to family offices and high-net-worth individuals. Awarded 2011 Best Multi-Family Office, Rothstein Kass Family Office Group applies proven expertise with the utmost discretion and attention. www.rkco.com

Each paid attendee will receive a copy Fortune’s Fortress: A Primer on Wealth Preservation for Hedge Fund Professionals

 

This program is approved for 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Maximizing The Power Of ETFs

 

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Complimentary Webinar
December 20, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
 

 

Speaker William E. Koehler, CFA Chief Investment Officer – ETF Portfolio Partners, Inc.	Speaker Richard D. Romey President – ETF Portfolio Partners, Inc.

 

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This session will focus on how ETFs can improve the precision and execution speed of asset allocation decisions. Richard Romey and William Koehler of ETF Portfolio Partners will discuss how ETFs allow investors to focus on the most value-added portions of the investment process—portfolio allocations based on broad asset classes and factor exposures.
 

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
 

This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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The Mobile Advisor

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Complimentary Webinar
December 8, 2011

2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

 

Speaker Michelle Neal Director of Sales Financial Services Antenna Software, Inc.	Speaker David Miner Manager, Business Solutions Group Financial Services Industry Verizon Wireless	Speaker Joel Bruckenstein Technology Tools for Today

Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor,
Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines
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New innovations in mobile communications have given advisors the freedom to conduct business anytime and anywhere, but how far should advisors take these new abilities? Speakers will identify the mobile applications that are most useful to advisors, and how they may be efficiently - and safely - incorporated into an advisor’s practice.

 

This program is approved for 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
 

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ETFs: Expanding the Ways to Hedge and Invest in Financials

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Complimentary Webinar

December 1, 2011

2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
 

Speaker Sid Jain Senior Vice President; Global Head of Indices and ETFs Financial Institutions Group	Speaker Frederick L. Cannon, CFA Director of Research Chief Equity Strategist Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor,
Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines
 

 

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Sid Jain, senior vice president of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, which provides the indexes for PowerShares KBW ETFs, will discuss:

• Understanding how the financial sector has evolved in light of
  its more recent crisis.
• Selecting the appropriate financial sector investment vehicle.
• Views on the subsectors of financials in a volatile market.
   

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

 

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Finding Yield With ETFs

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Complimentary Webinar
November 17, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

 

Speaker Tom Lydon Publisher - ETF Trends; President - Global Trends Investments	Speaker Howard Silverblatti Senior Index Analyst S&P Indices	Speaker Joseph Becker Senior Fixed and Equity Income Product Strategist, Invesco Powershares Capital Management LLC.

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This presentation will focus on positioning client portfolios for income in today’s economic and market environment. Topics will include:

• The pros and cons of Treasuries, Munis, Corporates, REITs and Dividend related ETFs.
• Dividend ETFs—getting paid to wait for a stock market recovery.
• Understanding interest rate risk—hedging in a rising interest rate environment.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Success Leaves Clues: Bill Bachrach Interviews a Top Advisor

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Complimentary Webinar
November 15, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

Speaker Bill Bachrach CSP, CPAE Bachrach & Associates, Inc.	Speaker Brian Ratcliff President Ratcliff Financial Services, Inc.

Being a top advisor isn't just about production. It's about delivering high value services to your clients, making money, and having a great quality of life. In these what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinars, Bill Bachrach interviews successful advisors who will discuss how they serve their clients, how they get their clients, how they run their businesses, how they inspire themselves to do the work that needs to be done in good times and bad, and how they manage to have rich full lives in addition to having successful businesses.

Brian Ratcliff wanted to move his business to the next level. To do so, he knew he needed to change the type of client he was attracting. Then he had an epiphany: "Why not work with people I like who are able to pay me enough to achieve my own personal financial goals? Having more clients is not as important as having more of the right clients." Within just a few years he had created a community of Ideal Clients who generate over $1 million in recurring annual revenue. He is living his ideal life and built his dream home for his family, including a museum-quality garage / man cave for his collection of European exotic and American muscle cars.

Bill Bachrach, CSP, CPAE and his team help financial advisors achieve their Ideal Life in 4 years, or less, by building and Ideal Client community, by referral only, using the Values-Based Financial Planning Turn-Key Business Model. Bill is also a regular contributor to FA magazine and a frequent keynote speaker at company and industry events.
 

 

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How do you select value stocks when everything looks like value?

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Complimentary Webinar
November 8, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

Speakers:

Speaker Jim Schier CFA, Portfolio Manager Rydex/SGI Small, Smid and All Cap Value	Speaker Mark Mitchell CFA Portfolio Manager Rydex/SGI Large and All Cap Value

Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor,
Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines


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Suddenly, all sorts of great opportunities are considered value investments. Companies that used to be out of reach are now in the crosshairs of value managers. How do you see past the market noise to find companies with enduring value? In this webinar, veteran value managers, Jim Schier and Mark Mitchell, who manage more than $3 billion for institutions, separate accounts and mutual fund investors, share their outlook on the changing landscape of value investing.

Rydex|SGI Value Funds may not be suitable for all investors. Investing in mutual funds involves risk and does not assure a profit. An investment in the funds will fluctuate and is subject to investment risks, which means investors could lose money. The intrinsic value of the underlying stocks may never be realized or the stocks may decline in value. Investments in small- and/or mid-sized company securities may present additional risks such as less predictable earnings, higher volatility and less liquidity than larger, more established companies.

For more complete information regarding Rydex|SGI Funds, call 800.258.4332 or visit www.rydex-sgi.com for a prospectus and a summary prospectus (if available). Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a fund before investing. A fund's prospectus and its summary prospectus (if available) contains this and other information about the fund. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus (if available) carefully before you invest or send money.

Rydex|SGI funds are distributed by Rydex Distributors, LLC (RDL). Security Investors, LLC (SI) is a
registered investment advisor, and does business as Security Global Investors® and Rydex Investments. SI and RDL are affiliates and are subsidiaries of Security Benefit Corporation, which is wholly owned by Guggenheim SBC Holdings, LLC, a special purpose entity managed by an affiliate of Guggenheim Partners, LLC, a diversified financial services firm with more than $100 billion in assets under supervision.

For financial representative use only. Do not distribute to the public.

This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Investing in Environmental Markets

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Complimentary Webinar
October 26, 2011
4:15-5:15 p.m. EDT

 

 

Speaker Simon Gottelier Investment Manager Listed Equities	Speaker Julie Gorte, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Sustainable Investing

Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor,
Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines
 

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Rapid global population growth is placing increasing demands on already limited energy, water and other natural resources, creating potentially high-growth, long-term investment opportunities across the subsectors that comprise environmental markets:

ENERGY – Including renewable and alternative energy and energy efficiency

WATER – Including water quality and infrastructure and pollution control

WASTE – Including waste management and technologies and environmental support services.

To learn more about capturing the investment returns that may be associated with the overall shift to a more sustainable economy, we’ve developed a series of white papers that detail global environmental markets dynamics and growth drivers.
 

 

This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Defensive ETF Strategies

 

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Complimentary Webinar
October 25, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST

 

Speaker Luciano Siracusano Chief Investment Strategist WisdomTree	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines

 

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Luciano Siracusano, chief investment strategist for WisdomTree, will share his thoughts on global financial markets, with a focus on dividend-based investment strategies that have the potential to provide a source of dividend income in today's low-yield environment.

 

Topics of discussion will also include:

• Defensive Positions In A Risk-Off Environment: Will the recent rally in the U.S. dollar continue into 2012? What asset classes have the potential to perform well in a rising U.S. dollar environment?
• Managed Futures Strategy Exposure: Managed futures have been an increasingly important part of a diversified portfolio, as investors look for less correlated assets. What exposures are now available in the ETF structure?

 

This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Demystifying Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs)
and Unified Managed Households (UMHs) 

 

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October 18, 2011
2:00-3:00 pm EDT
Complimentary Webinar

 

Speakers:

Speaker Brett Ginter Co-Founder and Principal SMART Consulting Firm, LLC	Speaker Steve Warren Co-Founder, COO, CTO MyVest	Speaker Andrew J. Clipper Managing Director Product Management and Development Citi

In this presentation, Andrew Clipper, Managing Director of Citi's suite of solutions for wealth managers, Brett Ginter, Co-founder of SMART Consulting Firm, LLC, and Steve Warren, Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of MyVest will explain the concepts and opportunities for Unified Managed Accounts and Unified Managed Households. These industry experts will explain how UMA's and UMH's work and how you can employ them to help you grow and manage your client's assets easily and efficiently.

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This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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The Pulse of Practice Health 

 

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Complimentary Webinar
October 4, 2011
2 pm ET/ 11 am PT

Speakers:

Speaker Rod Bertino Principal Business Health Ltd	Speaker Daniel Maurer SVP, National Sales, Multi-Financial Securities Corporation

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What best practices have the greatest impact on profitability? Join us for this web seminar, drawn from the results of our recent Multi-Financial benchmark study, to learn how you can boost your revenue by examining the 8 key business drivers common to elite advisors.
Ron Bertino, principal, Business Health Ltd., recognized industry-wide for his in-depth advisor benchmark analyses, will reveal the straight forward activities these elite advisor firms follow that yield higher revenue and profit results vs. their peers.
Sign up today and don’t miss the chance to learn how you can apply these findings to your own practice!

This program is approved for 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Why REITs? Why Now?

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September 29, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar
 

Speakers:

Speaker Jay Steigerwald III SVP National Accounts Carey Financial, LLC	Speaker Peter Budko CEO BDCA Adviser, LLC

Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor,
Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines


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Financial Advisor magazine senior editor Ray Fazzi will be joined by key industry leaders as they closely examine why the optimal time to diversify investor portfolios with non-listed REITs is now. Both Jay and William will offer key industry insight, encouraging advisors to consider the benefits of non-listed REITs and how they can truly diversify client’s portfolios.

This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Risky Business: Managing A Client’s Risk Exposure

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September 20, 2011
2:00-3:00 pm EDT
Complimentary Webinar

 

Speaker David A. Koenig CFA Investment Strategist-Global ETF Distribution Russell Investments	Speaker Dr. Sebastian Ceria Chief Executive Officer Axioma

Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor,
Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines

 

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While ‘risk’ is commonly defined as market uncertainty and is often measured by observing an asset’s total return volatility over time, investors today have a growing awareness that risk and return can be driven by common risk factors.  By understanding exposures to these factors, investors may be better equipped to manage the influence of risks within their ETF portfolios. David Koenig, CFA, FRM, from Russell Investments and Dr. Sebastian Ceria from Axioma discuss risk factors; the methodology behind them and how they can be applied when constructing a portfolio.
 

This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

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Success Leaves Clues

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September 13, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar


 

Speaker Bill Bachrach CSP, CPAE Bachrach & Associates, Inc.	Speaker Sybil Praski ChFC Abacus Financial Group, LLC

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Being a top advisor isn’t just about production. It’s about delivering high value to your clients, making money, AND having a great quality of life.

In these what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinars, Bill Bachrach interviews successful advisors who will discuss how they server their clients, acquire their clients, run their businesses, inspire themselves to do the work that needs to be done in good times and bad, and manage to have rich, full lives in addition to having successful businesses.

Sybil Praski started as a bank investment rep and quickly rose to be their #1 producer (over 1,000,000 GDC) by wide margin. But she wasn’t satisified with her quality of life, so she made some changes. Now Sybil has a thriving business AND an amazing quality of life. Her 180 clients pay her a recurring annual revenue which enables her to pursue her ideal life.

The content-rich webinars are packed with transferable tactics, habits, behavior patterns, and the inspiration that will help you be more successful. These are not pie-in-the-sky ideas. Bill and these top advisors speak candidly about practical and actionable tactics that any advisor who is committed to being their best can implement and achieve results.
 

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Precious Metal Investing With ETFs

 

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August 30, 2011
2:00-3:00 pm EDT
Complimentary Webinar

 

Speaker William Rhind Managing Director ETF Securities	Speaker Nicholas Brooks Head of Research and Investment Strategy ETF Securities

Moderator: Ray Fazzi - Senior Editor, Financial Advisor
and Private Wealth magazines
 

 

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As inflation and sovereign debt risk loom large in the minds of investors, precious metals have taken a more prominent place in client portfolios. This webinar will look at the benefits of holding these assets in an ETF. William Rhind and Nicholas Brooks of ETF Securities will cover the fundamentals of gold, silver, platinum and palladium investing and explain how precious metal ETFs can contribute to a diversified asset allocation plan. They will also detail how ETF precious metal investing differs from more traditional vehicles, such as direct ownership, mining company stocks, mutual funds and certificates.
 

 

This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations

 

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Fundamental Bond Indices For Smarter Investing

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July 28, 2011
2:00-3:00 pm EDT
Complimentary Webinar


 

Speaker Shane Shepherd Vice President Research and Investment Management Research Affiliates LLC	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines

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Fundamentally weighted indexing methodologies have had a major impact on the way advisors use equity ETFs in recent years, but could the same thing happen with bond ETFs? As the credit crisis in Europe weighs heavily on fixed-income markets, this webinar will look at how the fundamentally weighted approach is being applied to the bond markets. Shane Shepherd of Research Affiliates LLC will explain how selecting and weighting companies and countries by their fundamental measures of size, as opposed to the traditional indexing method of giving the greatest weight to the biggest debtors, creates a more optimal portfolio.
 

This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations.

 

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ETF Option Overlay Strategies For Wealth Managers

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Complimentary Webinar
June 29, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT

Speaker Eric Cott Director of Financial Advisor Education The Options Industry Council	Speaker Michael Cavanaugh President Know Your Options Inc.	Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines

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As the market has grown more volatile, and returns harder to come by, ETF option overlays have become increasingly popular. This session takes a look at how options and ETFs can be used to manage risk exposure and meet investment objectives in an unpredictable market. Speakers Eric Cott of The Options Industry Council and Mike Cavanaugh of KnowYourOptionsInc.com will draw upon their experience to instruct advisors on how to create collar strategies and other types of overlays, as well as the mechanisms and costs required for implementation.
 

This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations.

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