I was fortunate to be able to celebrate Mother’s Day this year with both my mom and dad (of course, brunch was involved). Although I’m a full-fledged member of the baby boom generation, when I’m with my parents, I somehow become...
At FINRA’s annual conference on Monday, FINRA Member Relations Chip Jones sat down with several compliance and risk officers at major broker/dealers, talking about some of the top concerns they have regarding the current regulatory landscape...
Our cover this month, “Boats at Fondachello,”(29 in. by 28 in.) by Alberto Morrocco, sold for $32,027 at Christie’s Modern British and Irish Art Sale in London on March 20, 2014. The Scottish Morrocco was a painter best known for...
In my January 2014 “Note From the Editor,” I mentioned that my two children are graduating this year. Recently, my husband and I received even more exciting news: Starting in September, for the first time ever, both children will be...
Our cover this month, “Chasing the Fire Engine” (29 in. by 23.25 in.) by John Philip Falter, sold for $106,250 at Christie’s recent American Art Sale in New York on Feb. 26, 2014. Falter was a prolific illustrator who forged a...
It’s finally Spring—a time of renewal. Those of us who’ve suffered through a particularly harsh winter can look forward to shedding our winter coats, putting away our snow shovels and enjoying those longer (and warmer) daylight...
Our cover this month, “Deux Danseuses Au Foyer” (20 1/2 in. by 17 1/2 in.) by Edgar Degas, sold for $826,254 at Sotheby’s recent Impressionist, Modern & Surrealist Art Evening Sale in London on Feb. 5, 2014. One of the...
Our Special Report this month is on family businesses, a topic that, in some ways, is better suited for a soap opera. Estate planners often find themselves caught in the middle of warring family members, who have very different ideas on how to run...
