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  • N.Y. Slashes '09 Budget

    August 21, 2008

    Rating analysts responded favorably to New York's mid-year budget cuts that trimmed $427 million from the current 2009 fiscal year.

  • Two Firms Weigh in on ARS Probe

    August 21, 2008

    Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co. suggest state and federal securities regulators focus their auction-rate securities investigations on the major banks and broker-dealers that underwrote ARS.

  • Economists Underscore Risks of 'Age Inflation'

    August 20, 2008

    While there has been growing talk of the aging of America, two National Bureau of Economic Research economists have now coined a term for it: "age inflation."

  • Hedge Funds Take Huge Loss as Mood Swings

    August 20, 2008

    Many alternative asset managers posted their worst figures in years last month after worldwide sentiment suddenly changed on energy prices, financial stock and the U.S. dollar.

Featured Events

  • Coaching Session

    The Secrets of Time Management

    August 21, 2008 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

    More and more of us are left wishing we had extra hours in the day to run errands, to email, to spend time with our families and to relax! In this new AdvisorMax coaching session, time management expert Cara Brook will highlight common time wasters and distractions that keep us from staying focused.

  • Podcast

    Trusts: The Next Big Thing

    As affluent Boomers age, trust services are essential in helping to manage client assets and ensure the transfer of wealth. Are you ready to present yourself as an experienced trust advisor?

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  • Vanguard Change of Beneficiaries

    A debate on Vanguard's policy change requiring customers to use identical beneficiaries for all IRAs of the same type. A customer affected by this change lodges a complaint, a Vanguard spokesperson addresses this issue, and the FP readers weigh in. Join the conversation!

  • The August issue is now online!

     

  • Notes from NexGen

    An overview of the 2008 NexGen Conference at St. John's University, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

  • People on the Move

    Promotion announcements and firm changes for advisors.

  • Podcast Library

    Our free podcasts for advisors provide information and advice from industry experts on a wide variety of topics. Listen now, or download now and listen at your convenience.

  • Handling Market Volatility

    SPECIAL REPORT: Reacting to current marketing conditions—What actions should an advisor take to reassure clients?

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Practice Management from AdvisorMax

  • Does It Pay to Advertise in Print?

    Many financial advisors shun the idea of using print advertising to promote their business. But others say print advertising can work. AdvisorMax spoke those advisors touting the benefits of a print campaign, and gathered their 9 best tips for ensuring results.

  • Four Things You Are Doing Wrong in Your First Client Meeting

    The initial meeting with a prospect can make or break the financial advisory relationship. With so much hanging on that first meeting, don't make these common advisor mistakes.

  • Communicate Effectively with Long-Distance Clients

    Good communication with clients is a priority for financial advisors. But with long-distance clients, it becomes more of a challenge. AdvisorMax asked top financial advisors for their advice on how to achieve great relationships with remote clients.