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OPINION JAN 27, 2014
How to outperform using boring old index funds

Hint: You've always had it in you.

By Jason Kephart
OPINION JAN 27, 2014
Adapt or die: Attracting Gen X and Gen Y clients

Generations X and Y are about to accumulate millions of dollars on their own, and inherit trillions from their parents. These families will need advisers. Are you prepared to serve them?

By Robert Sofia
OPINION JAN 26, 2014
Be a fiduciary: Plan your succession

By MFXFeeder
New resolution: Avoid the decisions that are killing your portfolio
OPINION JAN 23, 2014
New resolution: Avoid the decisions that are killing your portfolio

Here's why one behavioral finance expert says all of those market prognosticators are wrong.

By Dr. Daniel Crosby
OPINION JAN 22, 2014
Nicholas Schorsch: bigger than life, and not finished yet

Despite an acquisition spree, REIT czar Nicholas Schorsch insists that his goal is not to get bigger — it's to get better.

By FGabriel
OPINION JAN 19, 2014
SEC must step up, whatever its funding

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JAN 19, 2014
Praise the news gods

By FGabriel
OPINION JAN 15, 2014
How financial advisers should focus their core values

The most important stake that you'll drive into the ground in support of your company's foundation should be comprised of your core values. But what exactly are these core values, and when it comes to developing them, who precisely should they be created for?

By Scott Hanson
OPINION JAN 13, 2014
Work with clients to get 360-degree view of their financial situation

A complete, real-time picture of a client's assets is critical for advisers to successfully retain clients, increase assets under management and attract new clients.

By Rhonda Bassett-Spiers and Nilesh Dusane
OPINION JAN 06, 2014
A day in the life of a Gen Y financial planner

For Mary Beth Storjohann, one of the best parts about being a young, independent RIA is being able to make her own schedules, which allows her to be flexible in meeting with clients and in living a balanced life. Check out how she does it.

By Mary Beth Storjohann
OPINION JAN 05, 2014
Fed lessons for Janet Yellen

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JAN 02, 2014
2014 countdown: 14 critical mistakes advisers will make next year

From ignoring social media to being unable to delegate, here are traps advisers need to avoid in 2014 if they want any chance to thrive

By Robert Sofia
OPINION DEC 19, 2013
Optimizing tax-loss harvesting

Crucial blocking and tackling for financial advisers

By Chad Smith
OPINION DEC 15, 2013
Bill to fund exams should get full hearing

By MFXFeeder
OPINION DEC 08, 2013
Duty on company stock needs clarity

By MFXFeeder
OPINION DEC 05, 2013
Designing your atmosphere on social media

By Blane Warrene
OPINION DEC 01, 2013
Mapping out next year's game plan

This year has been great for stocks — far better than most investment gurus predicted. In fact, if the S&P 500 finishes the year about where it's been recently, it could be among the top 15 years for performance since 1928. So what will 2014 bring? Time to talk with your clients.

By MFXFeeder
OPINION NOV 17, 2013
Wall Street loving IBDs and their nontraded REITs

Wall Street continues to intensify its loving gaze on independent B-Ds and the hot alternative investments those firms are selling a ton of: nontraded REITs.

By Andrew Leigh
OPINION NOV 17, 2013
Seeing old friends, meeting new ones

By MFXFeeder
OPINION NOV 10, 2013
New talent abounds at InvestmentNews

By MFXFeeder