May 2004

Profiles In Coaching

by David J. Drucker

You may think you know what a coach is, but each one is different.

Cracking the Corporate Market

by Tracey Longo

Some advisors talk a good game about attracting corporate executive clients. With more than $1 billion in assets, San Francisco‚s Tim Kochis walks the walk, too.

Professional Insights

by Hannah Shaw Grove and Russ Alan Prince

Editor‚s Note: Portions of the following article are excerpted from the authors‚ most recent book, Wealth Management: the New Business Model for Financial Advisors.

Financial Entrepreneur .....

by Leo Pusateri

Integrating passion, respect and confidence into client interactions.

Risk Control: The Next Act For ETFs

by C. Michael Carty

New ETFs are being created as strategies and technology are developed.

Bigger And Better

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Hold on to your hats: The next cycle of business expansion will be bigger and better than the last one, which was a record breaker by many measures.

Hedge Funds Can Complement MPT

by Gene Swanzey

Active management can result in higher risk-adjusted returns.

The Philanthropy Disconnect

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For many advisors, talk about values and charitable giving don‚t mix.

Marketing Compassion

by Eva Marer

Advocacy programs can transform an advisory practice.

Tactical Efficiency

by David L. Lawrence

Here are some basic steps to let you do more with less effort.

Employee Stock Options Planning Remains Confusing

by Marla Brill

Advisors must contend with potentially complex tax and retirement issues.

Retirement Stop Sign

by Raymond Fazzi

For many clients, and even advisors, the ability to plan ahead for an early retirement is often predicated on disciplined saving and wise investments.

No Longer An Ancillary Service

by David J. Drucker

If your clients are middle-aged or older, learn about old-age care options.

Disunification Hits Estate And Gift Taxation

by Michael E. Kitces

No, we‚re not talking about post-World War II Germany, or a married couple in the midst of divorce proceedings...

Dramatic Changes Loom For Mutual Fund, Annuities Sales

by Alan Lavine

Proposed disclosure rules could hurt level-load sales.

Taking Cover In Cash

by Marla Brill

FPA Crescent is confounded by the financial markets.

Niche Players Provide More Choices For Advisors

by Raymond Fazzi

When it comes to custodial services for fee-based advisors, the dominance of a "Big Three" hasn‚t stopped smaller niche players from stepping in and finding areas in which to grow.

Software With A Conscience

by Joel P. Bruckenstein

IWF Advisor aligns clients‚ investments and beliefs.

Advisor Moonlights As Everglades Ranger

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Ellen Siegel helps people understand an environmental treasure.

To Whom Much Is Given

by Richard B. Wagner

Money is not so very complex. Ultimately, it has only four possibilities. We can receive it, save/invest it, spend it or share it...

Advisor Emporium

ADVISOR EMPORIUM

Dow Jones Launches Wealth Manager Product Dow Jones & Co. has launched a product for financial advisors to help them increase contact with their clients...

Frontline News

FRONTLINE NEWS

529 Plans Under Scrutiny From SEC, NASD Saving for college costs through 529 plans is a strategy that's gotten a lot of attention from advisors and their clients...