Ed McCarthy, CFP

• Generating Strong Returns

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  September 25, 2012

  Despite the overall market’s swings from risk-on to risk-off in response to a slow U.S. recovery, Europe’s ongoing crisis and the Fed’s decision to hold rates at extraordinarily low levels, electric utilities have continued to provide solid total returns for growth-and-income investors seeking lower volatility.

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  The Ins & Outs of Using Managed Futures

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  September 23, 2012

  The Barclay Commodity Trading Advisor Index may be one option for advisors and clients.

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  Old Stuff, New Profits: Why the Antique Market Is Heating Up

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  September 16, 2012

  An expert explains what's driving demand for antiques and the best ways to benefit from this growth.

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  Viewing Life Insurance as an Asset Class

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  August 27, 2012

  There are ways to look at coverage that can give advisors and clients further insights into their portfolio allocations and insurance-buying decisions, experts say.

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  Before Leaping to Independence, Look at Your Motivation

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  August 23, 2012

  If you want to join the RIA ranks, first make a candid assessment of your reasons for doing so.

• One Group’s Story

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  August 23, 2012

  Moving from the brokerage world to independent status is a major decision that shouldn’t be rushed.

• REITs: An Attractive Investment Opportunity

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  August 23, 2012

  Real estate investment trusts (REITs) continue to produce solid returns for investors

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  Collectible Books: Not Just for Reading

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  August 20, 2012

  Certain types of manuscripts and texts are commanding top dollar as nostalgia and electronic books gain influence with buyers.

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  What Could Boost Residential REITs?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  July 16, 2012

  Situations vary by region, but there are some signs that pressure on rents could be building.

• Steady Returns for a Wealth of Investment Strategies

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  June 27, 2012

  I’s been a year of contrasts in the U.S. energy business.