Bank & Financial

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Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Richard Vodra	The Ditmas Test Most financial planners don't examine the numbers in their assumptions and scenarios to see how they would work in the real world. Without this kind of analysis, initially sound projections can spin out of control.
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Marc Freedman	Word Games The public wants to hire financial planners who can visibly showcase an ongoing commitment to their words and promises.
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Dan Moisand	Enough Communication Many colleagues around the country have lamented to me that they have not weaned their clients off the frequent communications. They believe recent events are more troublesome to their clients because the clients have been so tuned into the news for so long.
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.
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Daniel Seivert	The Nominees Are... It is common for executives of wealth management firms who are in the process of developing succession plans to become bogged down by all of the considerations that go into selecting a potential successor.
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Donald J. Korn	The 8% Solution Many factors, including marital status, investment growth rate, inflation and tax rates, play a role in determining when clients should begin taking their checks from Uncle Sam.
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Geoff Davey	Investors and the Bear Bear markets are the greatest cause of angst for advisors and their clients. In a bear market, what clients previously thought of as a remote risk becomes reality and may trigger a complete crisis of confidence in the advisor's competence.
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Frank O'Connor	VAs Head for Slowdown With living benefits now more expensive and restrictive, on balance, muted future sales growth is expected unless more advisors utilize the product, and more investors understand and embrace it.
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Ron Cordes	Making an Impact An overview of the impact investment landscape and discussion of specific types of impact investments that advisors can review and potentially begin offering to their clients.
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Matthew F. Erskine	The Collector's Dilemma Planners and advisors need to learn how to recognize when their clients have reached the tipping point between investor and collector.
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