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Code of Conduct The SEC has done little to define the baseline professional conduct associated with the proposed standard-an advisor's duty of care.   |
Financial Planning
May 1, 2010
Donald B. Trone |
Step Two: Strategize As discussions heat up between the SEC and FINRA surrounding a new fiduciary standard, let's take a close look at ways advisors can get ahead of the game. |
Financial Planning
February 1, 2010
Donald B. Trone |
The Practical Fiduciary The steps required to create a fiduciary practice are similar to those of the financial planning process. Here's how to get started. |
On Wall Street
May 1, 2010
Gerald Buetow |
In Defense Of Modern Portfolio Theory As stock markets plunged worldwide and investment portfolios took it on the chin, revisionists sought to expound on what they deemed were the inherent flaws of the deeply entrenched MPT. In short, the theory became the scapegoat for the failure of diversification. |
Financial Planning
April 1, 2010
Donald B. Trone |
Step One: Analyze Regardless of when a fiduciary standard is implemented and whichever group is assigned to monitor it, one thing is certain: You will need to build an investment management process that meets a higher standard of care. |
Investment Advisor
December 2008
James J. Green |
The Failure of Asset Allocation Asset allocation can explain past market performance, but not predict which allocation will work in the future. |
Investment Advisor
June 2006
Ken Ziesenheim |
Expert's Corner: Playing Offense with an IPS A written Investment Policy Statement (IPS) can help build your financial advisory practice in surprising ways. |
Financial Planning
June 1, 2011
Donald B. Trone |
Code of Conduct As the SEC engages in the rule-making associated with its proposed uniform fiduciary standard of conduct under the Dodd-Frank Act, it likely will focus its attention on an advisor or broker's duty of loyalty and duty of care. |
Financial Advisor
August 2012
Jarrett Solomon |
The Inefficiency Of Efficient Frontiers Studies show that the theory behind the efficient frontier is much sounder than its real-world application. Theoretically, the advisor is always choosing an efficient portfolio: It is just a question of where on the frontier it is appropriate for each client. |
Investment Advisor
April 2010
Robert F. Keane |
Climate Change and Asset Allocation Mercer and a group of institutional investors launched a strategic asset allocation study to explore the potential impact of climate change scenarios on asset allocation. |
Investment Advisor
September 2005
Kathleen M. McBride |
But Are They a Good Deal? MFS asset allocation funds pass the three-year mark and get high ratings from S&P. |
Investment Advisor
August 2006 |
Asset Allocation The monthly recommendations from the asset allocation gurus... Economic and Financial Market Forecast: Stock Market... Bond Market... Recommended Allocation for a Balanced Portfolio: Current Composite Allocation... etc. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2009
Geoff Considine |
Not Without Risk Any discussion of whether the theoretical constructs of asset allocation and diversification broke down must start with a reasonable estimate of what they were supposed to provide. |
Financial Planning
August 1, 2010
Donald B. Trone |
Step Four: Implement In this segment in our series, we are examining the steps of a traditional investment management process and demonstrating how a principles-based fiduciary standard can be incorporated into the process. |
Investment Advisor
April 2007 |
Asset Allocation The monthly recommendations from the asset allocation gurus... Economic and Financial Market Forecast: Stock Market... Bond Market... Recommended Allocation for a Balanced Portfolio: Current Composite Allocation... etc. |
Investment Advisor
March 2007 |
Asset Allocation, March 2007 The monthly recommendations from the asset allocation gurus... Economic and Financial Market Forecast: Stock Market... Bond Market... Recommended Allocation for a Balanced Portfolio: Current Composite Allocation... etc. |
Investment Advisor
October 2007 |
Asset Allocation The monthly recommendations from the asset allocation gurus... Economic and Financial Market Forecast: Stock Market... Bond Market... Recommended Allocation for a Balanced Portfolio: Current Composite Allocation... etc. |
Investment Advisor
February 2007 |
Asset Allocation The monthly recommendations from the asset allocation gurus... Economic and Financial Market Forecast: Stock Market... Bond Market... Recommended Allocation for a Balanced Portfolio: Current Composite Allocation... etc. |
Investment Advisor
August 2007 |
Asset Allocation, July 2007 The monthly recommendations from the asset allocation gurus... Economic and Financial Market Forecast: Stock Market... Bond Market... Recommended Allocation for a Balanced Portfolio: Current Composite Allocation... etc. |
Investment Advisor
May 2007 |
Asset Allocation, May 2007 The monthly recommendations from the asset allocation gurus... Economic and Financial Market Forecast: Stock Market... Bond Market... Recommended Allocation for a Balanced Portfolio: Current Composite Allocation... etc. |
On Wall Street
June 1, 2011
Carl Resnick |
ETFs: The Ideal Asset Allocation Tool? True diversification has become the primary focus of smart advisors. To the benefit of these advisors and their clients, a wide range of well-built exchange-traded funds has emerged to represent just about every asset class available. |
Financial Planning
March 1, 2005
O'Toole & Steiny |
The Perfect Process A disciplined approach to managing client assets is at the heart of financial planning. How does yours stack up? |
On Wall Street
September 1, 2009
James MacPherson |
Investing for the Future If classic asset allocation did not prevent most portfolios from losing value, what might investors and advisors do to protect their portfolios, now and in the future? |
Financial Planning
February 1, 2011
Donald B. Trone |
12 Steps to the Future If you have never prepared a checklist to evaluate your practice, 2011 is the time to start. You'll need to know your strengths and weaknesses as advisors in what promises to be an interesting year. |
Financial Planning
June 1, 2010
David E. Adler |
Looking for the Source What explains portfolio returns? Roger Ibbotson questions whether asset allocation is as powerful as planners think. |
The Motley Fool
June 10, 2010
Scott Holsopple |
The $5.5 Billion Mistake Are you throwing your retirement money out the window? |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2010
Donald B. Trone |
Last Step: Monitor A closer look at the final step in the investment management process: Monitor. Plus, clues about when it might be time to fire your money manager. |
Financial Advisor
March 2008
David Lawrence |
A Higher Standard It is incumbent on all financial advisors to acknowledge their potential role as a fiduciary and act accordingly where and when applicable. So, that leads to a question of just what a fiduciary does during a typical day. |
Financial Advisor
December 2009
James Picerno |
The First Step There are no easy answers for asset allocation, but at least there's a practical starting point. |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2009
Craig L. Israelsen |
An Age-Old Question Age plays an important role in determining asset allocation. The general consensus is, the older you get, the less risk you should take. |
Investment Advisor
August 2008
Melanie Waddell |
Time for an Alternative The volatile market is sparking more use of alternative assets |
Financial Advisor
July 2004
Tracey Longo |
Can Prudent Practices Save Your Business? A new booklet outlines the steps fiduciaries should follow. Ignore the book at your own peril: It's already been used decisively in two lawsuits against advisors. |
Financial Advisor
December 2004
Gerald C. Steffes |
Innovative Trends in 401(k) Plans The brutal bear market beating in recent years has led to significant innovations in 401(k) plans offered by small to mid-size employers. One of the driving forces for these innovations is a re-emergence of trustee awareness with regard to their fiduciary liability. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2010
Trone & Harvey |
Sweet Harmony Industry and regulators can feel comfortable that a fiduciary standard need not be cumbersome, but should, when properly crafted, significantly improve how investment decisions are prudently managed. |
On Wall Street
October 1, 2008
Tim Knepp |
Question Assumptions It's time to ask ourselves whether the blunt tools of broad asset class definitions and traditional asset allocations provide an adequate defense against the complex risk and interaction of today's markets. |
Investment Advisor
March 2008 |
Asset Allocation, March 2008 The monthly recommendations from the IA asset allocation gurus. |
Investment Advisor
April 2008 |
Asset Allocation, April 2008 Read on for the monthly recommendations from the IA asset allocation gurus. |
Investment Advisor
May 2008 |
Asset Allocation, May 2008 The monthly recommendations from the IA asset allocation gurus |
Investment Advisor
November 2007 |
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Investment Advisor
July 2006 |
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Investment Advisor
September 2008 |
Asset Allocation, August 2008 Monthly recommendations from the asset allocation panel. |
Investment Advisor
February 2008 |
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Real Estate Portfolio
Nov/Dec 2004
Christopher M. Wright |
Q&A with Roger Gibson Roger Gibson is a nationally recognized expert in asset allocation and portfolio design. In a recent interview he discusses among other things, diversification and where REITs fit into his clients' portfolios. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2007
Israelsen & Nagengast |
Missing The Target? The asset allocation timeline for target-date funds may be too aggressive for many investors. |
Financial Planning
January 1, 2006
Marshall Eckblad |
Bookshelf Rick Ferri's new book All About Asset Allocation shows investors how asset allocation and rebalancing into fixed asset classes can render consistent long-term results. |
Financial Planning
February 1, 2008
Huxley & Burns |
The Match Makers Advisors can use asset dedication to match client's cash flows to their liabilities. |
Investment Advisor
June 2008 |
Asset Allocation, June 2008 Monthly recommendations from this publication's asset allocation panel. |
Investment Advisor
August 2008 |
Asset Allocation, August 2008 Monthly recommendations from this publication's asset allocation panel. |
Investment Advisor
July 2008 |
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The Motley Fool
June 4, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
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