The same behavior that made “small” business owners wealthy—a yen for risk, strong self-confidence—are NOT the same ones that will keep them wealthy in retirement
Reps say the darndest things. When Registered Rep. asked a young wirehouse advisor whether he would consider joining an independent firm or launching his own RIA at some stage down the line, he said no. He explained, I like that I can get a pay...
Someone at 20th Century Fox has decided (wisely) it's time to bring Gordon Gekko back. In a sequel to 1987's Wall Street, Michael Douglas will again play the now aged corporate raider, fresh out of jail and resuming his machinations on a global...
Registered Rep.: You're a golfer. Best golf course in the Omaha area? Todd Feltz: Shadow Ridge Country Club. RR: Ever let a client beat you? TF: Plenty of times, but you have to be careful.
INSURANCE IN THE HOUSE Financial advisors and their small-business clients don't often look into the wealth-accumulation benefits of incorporating a captive insurance company (CIC) into their businesses, but they should.
As everyone knows, the SEC isn't going to fight the U.S. Court of Appeals vacating the broker/dealer exemption, allowing reps to act like registered investment advisors (fiduciaries), provided certain stipulations and etc.
Medicare may be the last resort, but you still need to know how it works, and get familiar with private insurance options as well as less traditional strategies for payment.
Robeco Investment Management, a unit of the largest independently owned money manager in Europe, snatched up four American asset managers and is now targeting U.S. retail financial advisors for the first time. Will advisors bite?