Douglas G. Marlow

  • The boomer benefits of ETFs

    By Douglas G. Marlow  |  September 1, 2006

    For an idea of how the popularity of exchange-traded funds has exploded, consider the following. The Investment Company Institute reports that exchange-traded fund assets rose...

  • Network to net-worth

    By Douglas G. Marlow  |  August 1, 2006

    "It's all about the network," says a current advertisement for a wireless phone company. This tag line can also translate to financial advisors. Those who...

  • Sex, drugs and financial advisors

    By Douglas G. Marlow  |  June 1, 2006

    If you've noticed an increase lately in the number of television commercials meant to target baby boomers, you're not alone. With the first wave of...

  • The separately managed advantage

    By Douglas G. Marlow  |  May 1, 2006

    The recent bear market, which caused mutual fund investors to suffer from the double jeopardy of taxable capital-gains distributions and paltry returns, whetted baby boomers'...

  • Choose wisely

    By Douglas G. Marlow  |  March 1, 2006

    Why do advisors change broker/dealers? Some are unhappy with their current relationship and seek better support, higher payouts and state-of-the-art technology. Others see consolidation at...