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Registered Rep. April 24, 2006 John Churchill |
Don't Know What SRI is? It's Time to Learn If you don't know what SRI is, or only have a vague idea, it turns out you're in good company. Most registered investment advisors don't know either, and because of it they're missing a big opportunity with their clients.  |
Financial Planning November 1, 2010 Craig L. Israelsen |
Conscientious Investing SRI stands for socially responsible investing. Historically, however, many have perceived it to mean "sickly returns indeed." This article looks at the performance of SRI funds, across 12 different Morningstar categories.  |
Registered Rep. September 1, 2005 Geoff Lewis |
Why the CW on SRI Is Wrong Socially responsible investing (SRI) is gaining momentum as a financial advisory specialty and, with a growing range of SRI products and a cadre of top-flight managers in the field, it's getting harder to prove that there is a performance penalty.  |
Investment Advisor December 2009 Robert F. Keane |
Putting SRI Into Practice How financial planner Georgette Frazer recommends socially responsible investments to her clients.  |
Financial Advisor June 2007 Raymond Fazzi |
SRI's Meaning Keeps Growing SRI assets continue to balloon, even as the debate about performance continues to bubble.  |
Registered Rep. September 30, 2009 David A. Geracioti |
Do Retail Financial Advisors Have an "Unhealthy Focus?" The Financial Times suggests the way financial products and services are sold need to be completely overhauled.  |
Investment Advisor February 2009 Kara P. Stapleton |
Stressed Out? It's no news that advisors are overwhelmed, considering the behavior of the markets and the state of the economy.  |
Registered Rep. February 8, 2012 Charles Paikert |
Big Impact: Clients Turn to Socially Responsible Investing For the uninitiated, socially responsible investment funds are funds that screen potential investment targets for things like environmental impact, corporate governance or employment policies.  |
Financial Advisor December 2011 James Picerno |
Let's Get Personal Customizing socially responsible investing strategies is good for your clients (and your business).  |
Investment Advisor December 2009 Robert F. Keane |
Putting SRI Into Practice Financial planner Jennifer Lazarus offers advice on socially responsible investments.  |
Financial Planning June 1, 2008 Elizabeth O'Brien |
Millionaires Ahoy! Independent advisors who are looking to snag more millionaire clients should focus their efforts on prospects who do not already have a registered investment advisor, according to a new study by Fidelity Investments.  |
Investment Advisor December 2009 Robert F. Keane |
Putting SRI Into Practice Andy Loving of Just Money Advisors organizes money to create social change.  |
Financial Planning October 1, 2012 |
Calendar SRI Conference on Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing... Technology Tools for Today... Women Advisors Forum...  |
Knowledge@Wharton August 13, 2003 |
Risks and Costs of Socially Responsible Investing Investors concerned about social, environmental, labor or religious issues may be willing to sacrifice some financial return. But how much must they give up?  |
Registered Rep. October 30, 2015 |
The State of Independence: Intelligent Advisor The survey covers over 360 registered investment advisors.  |
Financial Planning August 1, 2007 Kathy Gevlin |
The Coming of Age of Socially Responsible Investing Despite investor interest, at least two surveys suggest that planners are not picking up on the business potential of SRI.  |
Financial Planning May 1, 2008 Stacy Schultz |
Client Loyalty The most common reason affluent investors leave their financial advisors is because their advisor does not answer their calls, according to a new report.  |
Financial Advisor April 2007 William Glasgall |
Why Marketing Works Over the years, many advisors, being analytical people at heart, have relegated marketing to a minor role behind crunching numbers for clients' financial plans and investment portfolios. Now, that attitude seems to be undergoing a long-needed change.  |
Financial Advisor May 2004 Joel Bruckenstein |
Software With A Conscience A new online service, IWF Advisor from IdealsWork Financial, may offer advisors a solution to the tricky problem of finding a cost-effective way to align a client's social agenda and financial needs.  |
Investment Advisor June 1, 2011 Barnes & Welsh |
Why You Need to Build a Sustainable Business If clients want to put their money in socially responsible investments, wouldn't they want to invest with a socially responsible advisor, too?  |
Financial Advisor July 2012 |
It's A Trust Thing People trust their financial advisor more than their primary doctor, according to a recent survey of investors by John Hancock Financial.  |
Financial Planning August 1, 2010 Donna Mitchell |
Who's Planning? A study by Boston-based AiteGroup found that only 18% of independent advisors make financial planning the center of their practice.  |
Financial Planning September 1, 2007 Elizabeth O'Brien |
Advisor Pulse Advisor, advise thyself! A recent survey finds that most advisors did not understand the market value of their business or have a succession plan.  |
Investment Advisor May 2009 Robert F. Keane |
The Green Advisor: A Triad of Values The growth in assets committed to socially responsible investing principles has been dramatic over the last few years, and there's much more coming.  |
Registered Rep. August 25, 2010 Halah Touryalai |
Better Economic Times Ahead? Your Clients Don't Think So. Advisors seem more optimistic about the economy than their own clients, according to a recent survey.  |
Financial Planning August 1, 2007 John J. Bowen |
The Best in the Business Financial advisors can learn much from studying the business practices of their most successful peers.  |
Registered Rep. December 7, 2011 Philip Palaveev |
The Say on Pay: Registered Rep.'s 2011 Compensation Survey Financial advisors continue to expand their practices, work with more clients and receive ample compensation for their efforts.  |
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Donna Mitchell |
Social Value A joint study of 144 registered investment advisors by Pershing Advisor Solutions and Aite Group offers evidence that social media is more than an afterthought for advisors. Instead, it's a useful tool for reaching potential customers.  |
Registered Rep. July 10, 2006 Halah Touryalai |
Survey Says: To Get More Assets, Do Well for Current Clients When it comes to investing, the bottom line for your financial advisory clients is, well, the bottom line. Sounds obvious, right? Still, you might be surprised at how important satisfying client demands is to your business.  |
Investment Advisor September 2009 Robert F. Keane |
The Green Advisor: The Wave Is Rising Envestnet's sustainability platform has attracted hundreds of advisors and $400 million in its first year.  |
Financial Advisor March 2012 |
In Advisors We Trust At a time when John Q. Public views the nation's financial and political systems with high levels of cynicism and distrust, a recent survey of investors' trust in institutions and individuals found that people think highly of their financial advisors.  |
The Motley Fool December 9, 2005 Jim Mueller |
Truly Responsible Investing Tips Investing can be tricky. Allowing emotions into the equation doesn't help. Instead of pursuing "socially responsible" investing strategies, why not get active in your community, and approach investing with a clear head?  |
Financial Planning September 28, 2009 David J. Drucker |
From SRI to ESG For years, the myth persisted that SRI funds underperform their mainstream counterparts while requiring additional research, making clients who request such investments a burden to service.  |
Registered Rep. June 30, 2010 Christina Mucciolo |
Clients, though Mostly Satisfied, in the Dark about FA Fees, Says Study Overall advisors and investors are still confused about what the advisors' fiduciary responsibility is exactly.  |
Investment Advisor November 2009 Robert F. Keane |
Still Time A short history of socially, or sustainably, responsible investing.  |
Financial Planning March 1, 2013 John J. Bowen, Jr. |
For Advisors, a Client-Centered Shift More advisors are shifting toward a broader approach and away from investment management.  |
Financial Advisor March 2005 Karen DeMasters |
A Passion For Values Some advisors are focusing their practices on socially conscious investing.  |
Registered Rep. December 21, 2011 Diana Britton |
Aite: Bloom Coming Off the Rose of Social Media? Financial advisors are just getting started, and already, the bloom seems to be coming off the rose, Aite Group says.  |
Investment Advisor August 2007 Maya Ivanova |
A Victim of Success? A recent survey of registered investment advisors reports that while advisors recognize that marketing is a key component of their business, few devote enough time to this vital activity.  |
Financial Planning October 2, 2007 Elizabeth O'Brien |
Advisor Pulse A new study reveals that while 95% of all financial advisors believe they've talked about fees with their clients, only 66% of customers say their advisor has initiated a fee discussion with them.  |
Financial Planning June 1, 2008 Stacy Schultz |
More Than Equal A study of the role of the female financial advisor. The research compares female to male advisors and looks at the varying performance levels of women advisors.  |
On Wall Street September 1, 2010 Aarti N. Maharaj |
Five Questions With Amy Strong Joining Financial Research Corp. as a research analyst in 2007, she examines the state of the industry and marketing effectiveness.  |
Financial Planning January 5, 2008 John J. Bowen Jr. |
Better Than Average Making a New Year's resolution to improve your practice? A new survey lets you benchmark your performance against the broader advisory community.  |
Registered Rep. July 1, 2006 Kristen French |
Trading Up The Wealth Advisor Institute, a new trade group for advisors who cater to the wealthy, opened its doors in June.  |
Financial Planning October 1, 2012 John J. Bowen, Jr. |
Elite Advisors' Best Practices: What Makes for a Successful Planner How do the best financial planners become successful? Developing a vision and a plan for your business takes focus, collaboration and consistency. And it s how the best performers enhance their success.  |
Registered Rep. January 1, 2003 Grove & Prince |
Staying Connected If financial advisors need yet another reminder about the importance of contacting clients, here it is: In our study of affluent investors conducted in late October, almost half of the respondents said they had changed primary advisors in the last year, often citing lack of contact.  |
Registered Rep. October 1, 2005 |
60 Seconds with Bill Carey (Head of Fidelity's RIA group) The former president of Fidelity's institutional retirement business and a 12-year veteran of the firm talks about his plans for the advisory unit and the challenges confronting advisors.  |
Registered Rep. July 21, 2006 Kristen French |
Advisors Not Filling High-Net-Worth Retirement Needs, Survey Says Although few high-net-worth investors are prepared for the kind of retirement they expect, advisors continue to focus on wealth accumulation at the expense of long-term financial planning.  |
Registered Rep. September 10, 2003 David A. Gaffen |
Existing Clients Want More Advice The good news for reps is that the world doesn't hate you. The bad news is that acquiring clients -- particularly affluent ones -- is getting a lot more tough.  |
On Wall Street January 1, 2011 |
Five Questions With Bennett Freeman Bennett Freeman works with companies that traditional socially responsible investors never used to consider owning, like Exxon Mobile and Dow Chemical. He talks about advocating with those companies to adopt greener policies.  |