Election Impact 2012

Featured News and Analysis

AdvisorOne's 2012 Election home page offers ongoing, unique insights on topics of interest to advisors and their clients throughout the campaign and its aftermath by our team of reporters and columnists.

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  How Obama’s and Romney’s Tax Plans Will Affect Your Clients

  By Phillips Hinch, Financial Planning Association  |  October 17, 2012

  Beyond the debate hype, what President Obama and Gov. Romney really propose on taxes, and what those proposals will mean for your clients.

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  Reinhart and Rogoff Rebuke Romney Economic Advisers

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  October 17, 2012

  Reinhart and Rogoff, economic historians famous for their book, "This Time Is Different," criticized economists advising the Romney campaign who misused their findings from their book on the recent economic recovery.

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  Obama vs. Romney: Energy Policy + Tax Policy = Major Differences for Investors

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  October 11, 2012

  From regulation to dividend taxation, Obama and Romney have very contrasting policies affecting the energy sector.

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  8 Presidents, 1 Nominee and Tax Rates They Paid

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  October 10, 2012

  The controversy over Mitt Romney’s limited disclosure of his tax history and the 14.1% tax rate he paid led AdvisorOne to compare his rate to eight presidents going back to 1970.

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  Demagogues and the Election

  By Mike Patton  |  October 7, 2012

  What is a demagogue and why should you care? One advisor's look at how things are likely to change after the election.

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  Global Investing and Election: 6 Key Strategies by 6 Top Analysts

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  October 4, 2012

  To sort out the pros and cons of international investing this election season, AdvisorOne went straight to the source for some of the best commentary from thought leaders in asset management.

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  Investor Pitfalls, Profits Abound Depending on Political Winds: Janus Panelists

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 3, 2012

  The health care plan, fiscal cliff and even food sources could affect stocks.

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  An Advisor (and Client) Wish List for the Next President

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  October 2, 2012

  Is it too much to ask for some simplicity, common sense and logic from our Commander-in-Chief?

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  Advisors, the Election and Portfolios: One if by Land, Two if by Sea

  By J. Michael Martin, Financial Advantage  |  September 28, 2012

  Advisor Mike Martin comments on how or whether the upcoming elections should influence the way advisors structure client portfolios.

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  Obama vs. Romney: Top 7 Places Where Campaign Cash Comes From

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  September 26, 2012

  Which sectors give the most cash to which candidates? Some of the amounts are surprising.