Barclays Global Investors today launched a donor-advised fund that allows clients to invest their charitable contributions in at least 25 iShares ETFs.
North American Management Corp., an independent Boston-based wealth management firm with an 80-year history, has established a trust company.
Trusts are a good way for advisors to expand their businesses. Here's why.
If mistakes are made with a trust, a beneficiary may soon be able to sue more than the trustee.
Foundation Source Expands Philanthropic Services Foundation Source, a provider of support services for private foundations based in Fairfield, Conn...
Changes in federal law over the next few months could dramatically impact clients' retirement plans.
"Opportunity is knocking." That's been the mantra of estate planners recently as the first half of 2009 has been ripe for high-net-worth clients to consider some very robust estate planning.
Financial turmoil makes it a perfect time to breathe new life into estate plans.
Our role as advisors is to show our clients that there's a parallel between fiscal and physical fitness.
In tough economic times, some clients are wondering if they could tap those untouchable trusts. Probably not a good idea.
Big improvements have come to long-term care insurance, but some policies still contain unacceptable restrictions for accessing benefits.
Donor-Advised Charitable Giving Grows Despite the economy, grants to charities through some of the largest donor-advised funds are up...
Family fiduciary contracts can help ensure that a trustee does what a family expects.
You can help your clients by showing them how much charitable giving is within their means.
Dow Jones Licenses Korean Fund Dow Jones Indexes is licensing Dow Jones Brazil Titans 20 ADR Index to Samsung Investments, a Korean investment...
Tax policy will likely change, no matter who takes the White House.
Trust expertise is helping some advisors win high-net-worth clients.