Client Outreach
The latest news and advice about successful client communications, including the best methods and strategies for financial advisors.
Executive Shifts, Write-Downs Continue
By Janet LevauxJust weeks after the departure of former Merrill Lynch CEO Stan O'Neal, news reports have circulated that Mac Gardner, head of global wealth management for...
February 01, 2008
Out to LunchCompete or comply? When it comes to the tried and true marketing strategy of meal-included seminars, FAs are feeling the heat of an intensifying spotlight...
February 01, 2008
Smith Barney Team Turns Biz Contacts into ResultsAs subprime-related woes continue to disrupt the financial-services industry, financial markets and the broader economy, a Smith Barney team with three advisors and two associates...
February 01, 2008
Constructive EngagementIt's a well known that investors love steady returns and hate surprises. With more media scrutiny of Wall Street than ever and news reaching investors...
February 01, 2008
XShares and RPG Target 401(k) PlansXShares Advisors, sponsors of the TDAX, Adelante and HealthShares ETF families, has entered into a strategic partnership with retirement plan services vendor RPG Consultants in...
February 01, 2008
Are Active ETFs on the Horizon?According to a late November SEC filing, PowerShares Capital Management could be gearing up to launch four actively managed exchange-traded funds:o PowerShares Active AlphaQ Fundo...
February 01, 2008
Presidents DayThe vast majority of readers probably remember the February of their primary school years as a time to recall the greatness of George Washington, whose...
February 01, 2008
Too Much of a Good ThingBaby boomer clients preparing to retire within the next 10 years may soon be faced with a problem regarding their stock holdings. That problem is...