Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI

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Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI

Marc Zeitoun, CFA is managing director and head of intermediary distribution at Guggenheim Investments. He can be reached at marc.zeitoun@guggenheiminvestments.com.

• In Uncertain Times, Top Advisors Focus on Their Strengths

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  April 10, 2012

  Rydex AdvisorBenchmarking survey finds advisors are focusing on better defining their services to help differentiate themselves.

• Social Media and Advisors: Easier Said Than Done

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  March 14, 2012

  The latest AdvisorBenchmarking report indicates that while a sizeable number of advisors surveyed say they currently use social media, most do not—mainly because of uncertainty around navigating compliance issues

• Advisors’ Priority List—How They Get It All Done

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  February 9, 2012

  Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmaking's latest report shows the many demands on advisors’ time and how they manage it as well as the mix of services they offer.

• ETF Growth Continues, With Advisors Using ETFs to Help Clients Invest Globally

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  January 12, 2012

  According to the latest Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmaking report, fees (47%) and specific benchmark exposure (44%) were the most commonly cited reasons for using ETFs in 2011.

• Advisors Rediscover the Value of Talking Directly to Clients

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  December 8, 2011

  The latest AdvisorBenchmarking survey shows big increases in advisor use of face-to-face meetings and telephone calls with clients, while they remain skittish on social media.

• Advisors' Sophistication Is Growing, In Investing Knowledge and Marketing Tactics

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  November 9, 2011

  The most recent Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmarking survey suggests that many advisors are infusing themselves with a more sophisticated range of resources to offer clients, which in turn helps keep them calm and loyal during unstable market conditions.

• The Best Vs. the Rest: How Emulating Best Practices Can Improve Your Business

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  October 12, 2011

  The latest AdvisorBenchmaking survey screened advisory firms for growth rate, profitability and range of services offered—measures we believe define a quality firm.

• How Advisors Are Using ETFs for Clients, and Why They Plan to Use Them More

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  September 8, 2011

  More than half of advisors plan to increase use of ETFs in the next three years, according to the latest Rydex|SGI poll, but many advisors still need more education on their benefits.

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  Despite Economic Turmoil, Advisors' Businesses Are Growing

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  August 10, 2011

  Advisors—accustomed to putting their clients’ interests first—are keeping the needs of their business top of mind.

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  Advisors Embracing Alternatives at Faster Clip, Newest Rydex Survey Confirms

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  July 14, 2011

  First look at findings of annual RIA survey confirms widespread acceptance, suggests ways for advisors to add alts to client portfolios.