Expert Views

The Beer And Peanuts Talk

by John Knowlton

Goals were set, analysis completed, and the financial plan worked. But why did this financial advisor feel he had failed his client?

Dangerous Assumptions

by Robert Laura

These assumptions, if left unresolved, can have a negative impact on a client's retirement and your relationship with them.

Is It Really 'Fixed' Income?

by Dan Moisand

Many retirees count on such investments to support them, but the truth is the income from them can vary, sometimes dramatically.

New Estate Tax Law Poses Dilemma For The Rich

by Deborah L. Jacobs

Advisors will profit if wealthy give to family now. But will clients suffer donors' remorse?

Advisors Can Learn From This Super Bowl Ad

by Mike Byrnes

It is reported that over $1 billion was spent on this year's Super Bowl ads. I think the Audi commercial called "Release The Hounds" was the best.

The Fear Cocktail

by Christopher A. Krell

Financial advisors are witnessing an all too common pattern among their clients: financial behavior driven by investors' emotions, not logic.

Jeb Bush To Speak At Conference

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush will be one of two keynote speakers at a March real estate conference produced by Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines.

Getting Hitched

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How two fee-only planning firms decided merging their practices was the right idea.

Murray To Speak At Conference

by Staff Report

Nick Murray, author of The Game of Numbers: Professional Prospecting for Financial Advisors, will be a keynote speaker at a conference sponsored by Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines.

Islamic Finance--An Evolving Niche

by Usman Hayat

Since the financial crisis, there has been a lot more interest in ethics in finance, and the theory and practice of Islamic finance is attracting attention.

Social Media Musts--10 Things You Need To Do

by Mike Byrnes

Social media is a powerful tool that advisors often underutilized.

The Five Proofs--The Route To Informed Consent

by Geoff Davey

Here's what good advisory businesses do to ensure their clients are getting the best advice.

The Dark Side Of Retirement

by Robert Laura

There is a hidden epidemic taking place in the shadows of retirement...

A Dollar ? A Dollar

by Dan Moisand

In retirement, a dollar in an IRA is worth less than a dollar in a taxable account, but financial advisors can position clients so they keep the most from withdrawals.

Playing Catch Up

by Frank Jaffe

How do we help baby boomer clients who don't have enough money to retire?

Beating Overconfidence

by Harold Evensky

We are at risk of overestimating our ability to predict the future, because we have a tendency to overestimate our competence, knowledge and experience, and our ability to control outcomes.

Manager Selection: Getting It Right

by Andrew Shepard

Here's why popular approaches to manager selection often fall short.

Dealing With A Psychologically Impaired Client

How far would you go to help a psychologically impaired client? This advisor went above and beyond.

Career Reinvention

by Susan Ganz

A successful financial advisor reflects on the road she took to get to where she is today.

Expanding Through Acquisition

by Chester C. Wright

Small RIA firms are a slowly dying breed, like one-of-a-kind restaurants, independent cleaners and independent auto repair shops. In this world, the options are to sell or grow.