Investment Advisor January 2008

Features

  • Investment Composer

    By Robert F. Keane

    The typical background for a financial advisor is a business degree followed by an entry-level job with a wirehouse or large accounting firm. Or, maybe...

  • Shining a Light on Software

    By Mike Patton

    Over the past 20+ years of advising clients, I have used a number of different software packages to select and monitor clients' investments. With the...

Beginnings

  • Asset Allocation, January 2008

    By Staff Writer

    To learn this month's recommended asset allocations of Investment Advisor's panel of distinguished economists and money managers, click here.

  • The Year in Hedge Funds

    By Jeff Joseph

    In a year marked by high volatility in the financial markets, the 10 strategies tracked by the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index outperformed major global...

  • Bonds Away

    By Staff Writer

    High-yield bonds could be a good investment in 2008, as investors shake off their aversion to risk. Junk just ain't what it used to be. Year-to-date through...

  • People Who Need People

    By James J. Green, AdvisorOne

    If there was any question that Mark Tibergien might go corporate, his prepared and off-the-cuff comments delivered at the second annual Investment Advisor-Moss Adams Advisor...

  • DOL Issues Fee Disclosure Regs

    By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne

    The Department of Labor (DOL) introduced on December 12 its long awaited proposed rules on enhancing the disclosures regarding fees that fiduciaries of 401(k) plans...

  • FPA Calls for Big Regulatory Reform in Treasury Letter

    By James J. Green, AdvisorOne

    In a long, comprehensive comment letter filled with references to the history of financial regulation in the United States, the Financial Planning Association told the...

  • Back Office Deal

    By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne

    Registered investment advisors will have the option to outsource more of their back-office tasks, including "portfolio data management and performance reporting," after the back-office service...

  • Group Think

    By Staff Writer

    The SEC published a prototype "summary prospectus" for mutual funds, and has asked for public comment from investors. The Commission voted unanimously on November 15...

  • Changes

    By Staff Writer

    National Financial Partners named Daniel Young president and COO of NFP Securities, Inc., NFP's broker/dealer. Before joining NFPSI, Young was president and CEO of NYLIFE...

  • Upgrades

    By Staff Writer

    XShares Advisors and RPG Consultants, a retirement plan provider of record keeping, administration, and consulting services, will provide plan sponsors with the ability to add...

  • FutureSelf Advice

    By Kara P. Stapleton

    If you had the opportunity to go back to the past and speak with yourself 20 years ago, what would your younger self want to...

  • Value Proposition

    By Staff Writer

    When lAST WE interviewed Don Schreiber in this space, he told us how he built his advisory firm, WBI Investments, and how he came to...

  • Something Old and New

    By James J. Green, AdvisorOne

    The Romans named their midwinter month Januarius in honor of the two-faced god of doorways who looked back into the old year while looking ahead...

Columns

Conclusions

Sidebar Stories

  • Don't Be Rigid

    By Staff Writer

    Rigid documents can also create obstacles for beneficiaries and trustees. Some attorneys have drafted dynasty trusts without providing the needed flexibility in fiduciary powers. Without...

  • Mark C. Scheffler

    By Staff Writer

    Appleton Group Wealth Management LLC 100 W. Lawrence Street, Third Floor Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 920-993-7727 Web site: www.appletongrouponline.com E-mail: mscheffler@appletongrouponline.com Year firm founded: 2002 AUM: $91 million Number of clients: 95 families and...

  • Comparing the Contenders

    By Staff Writer

    Morningstar Steele Systems fi360 Klein Area Principia Mutual Fund Expert fi360 Tools Fund Selection Tool Customer Service Good Good Good...

  • Behind the Numbers, with Gail Dudack

    By Kara P. Stapleton

    "We believe the market remains well supported by valuation and our model has been stress tested for weak earnings growth and higher-than-expected inflation," noted Gail...

  • A Big Problem

    By James J. Green, AdvisorOne

    Don Schreiber is running at least three businesses, but that doesn't stop him from closely monitoring how the markets affect clients. Asked whether the unfolding subprime...

  • Comparing the Contenders 2

    By Staff Writer

    To view the contenders and for a downloadable pdf, click here.

  • On the Hook

    By Staff Writer

    Joshua Hatfield Smith, a planner with SPC Financial Services in Rockville, Maryland, points out that umbrella policy coverage can be complicated for unmarried partners. Hatfield...

  • Fundamental Indexing Defined

    By Staff Writer

    Fundamental indexes, like the ones created by Rob Arnott, chairman of Reseach Affiliates, are based on companies' fundamental data, such as sales, book value, cash...

  • How Good Were Our Asset Allocation Experts?

    By Staff Writer

  • Not Different This Time?

    By Staff Writer

    Here's how Rob Arnott addresses that oft-heard refrain about the markets: "I'm not afraid of volatility. Volatility doesn't scare me in the least--I'm afraid of volatility...

  • Resources for Divorcing Parents

    By Staff Writer

    Compile a resource list of local professionals--couples counselors, therapists, mediators, and parenting coordinators--who can help your clients reach solutions and decisions that are based on...

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