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Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Gresham & Gresham |
An Advisor's Guide to Long-Term Care Knowledgeable financial advisors need to help clients estimate their specific risk -- including the risk for people that the client is financially responsible for. This includes determining how long-term care would be financed and arranging assets so that adequate funds will be available if the need arises.  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Janet Arrowood |
The Great Insurance Race Given all the benefits that insurance can deliver to both registered reps and clients, an increasing number of reps are deciding it's worth the effort.  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Jen Coates-Conroy |
Protecting a Client's College Savings Investments in 529 plans are not as popular as they could be -- and that's saying something because they are pretty popular right now.  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Kevin McKinley |
Mr. 529 Is Optimistic Despite increased regulatory scrutiny of 529s and uncertain future treatment by the tax code, "rational exuberance" is the most appropriate phrase to describe how 529 plan expert Joe Hurley feels about the prospects of qualified state tuition plans.  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Daniels, Leibell & Prince |
Beyond Baseball Cards Collectibles such as art, antiques, jewelry, stamps, coins and automobiles can constitute a significant portion of the estate of a wealthy individual. Often -- and unfortunately -- advisors fail to focus adequate attention on planning for these important assets.  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Bill Singer |
The High Price of Foot Dragging Contesting arbitrations is often a smart move -- especially for financial reps who believe they were unjustly accused or that the settlement demanded by the customer is excessive.  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Bruce Sankin |
Cover Your A** With Paper Unfortunately, the client account form's importance is misunderstood, and many advisors do themselves a disservice by not maximizing its protective qualities. Here's a guide to doing so.  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 |
Suitable for Blaming? I just opened an account for a new client who said he had lost a lot of money with another firm. It was clear to me that the prior activity was not suitable for either the investment objectives or the risk tolerance of the customer. Should I say anything to my client, or should I just make the changes that I think are appropriate?  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Mindy Diamond |
Comparison Shopping Here are several categories of information that can help guide a job seeker's evaluation of financial advisory firms.  |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 Matt Oechsli |
Eight Qualities of High Achievers The industry's focus on high-net-worth clients has been a boon to many advisors, but the high energy focus required to succeed in the high-net-worth game is not always easy to sustain.  |
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