March 2007

Saints In Shoulder Pads

by Lee Eisenberg

When pressed, that‚s what clients say they need to get past Inspiration Deficit Disorder.

Can You Afford PR?

by Tracey Longo

Here's some insight on the media bang you should get for your marketing buck.

Working On The Road

by Joel Bruckenstein

New software and updated USB flash drives make it much easier to go mobile.

Where They Stand

A look at separately managed account performance.

Ideology Investing With SMAs

by Sydney LeBlanc

Philanthropy and separate accounts charitably co-exist.

The China Factor

by Marla Brill

Vanguard International Growth is looking to emerging markets for growth.

Distribution Nightmare

by Gregory Bresiger

Make this mistake with an IRA and there's no second chance.

A Question Of Interest

by James R. Robinson and Stephen B. Wilkins

A recent court decision highlights a potential problem with irrevocable life insurance trusts.

Rough Road

by Eric L. Reiner

Filing taxes is more hellish than ever.

Annuities Anew

by Raymond Fazzi

No-load variable annuities begin to attract interest among fee-based advisors.

Saucer Eyes And Goose Eggs

by Eric L. Reiner

Small private business investments offer potential profits and perils for both clients and advisors.

Moving Upscale

by David J. Drucker

What to do when you get your first $30-million client?

Bonds & Stocks: Still De-Coupled

by Milton Ezrati

The economic outlook is good, and that's not so good for bonds.

Values Persist In Mid-Cap Stocks

by Alan Lavine

While the market favors the big boys, smaller stocks keep chugging along.

Ground Floor Heats Up

by Marla Brill

Private equity and IPOs are staging a huge comeback. But should advisors jump in?

Challenging EAFE

by Eric Uhlfelder

Managers who closely track market-cap-weighted country indexes may miss opportunities.

Catching Wind With Short Sails

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Are new strategies from long-short managers more sophisticated, or just riskier?

Fund masters Come Of Ages

by Tracey Longo

Fund-picking strategies plus concern for clients and staff help Brouwer & Janachowski shine.

The Great Alaskan Highway Ride

by Mitch Anthony

Sometimes an advisor‚s role is to make sure that the client makes the journey.

Old Stereotypes Die Hard

by Mary Rowland

Why do some in the media still see the "real" financial advisors as pushy salespeople?

Managing Your Employees A Holistic Approach

by David L. Lawrence

Establish two-way communication about expectations, reward and goals.

Client Advisory Boards Turn Firms Around

by Andrew Gluck

Listening to your clients can help; so can teaching your computer to listen to you.

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