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By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne |
May 5, 2013
At FPA Retreat, Michael Kitces and Bill Winterberg suggested that in the very near future—now?—planners won't be able to act like the Wizard of Oz. Better interaction and engagement with clients will mean better adoption.
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By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne |
February 8, 2013
From LPL to Putnam to FPA members, advisors and the firms that serve them are seeking ways to do a better job of promoting themselves.
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By James J. Green, AdvisorOne |
May 26, 2011
Answers to questions about the world's second largest economy from advisors on the ground in China.
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By James J. Green, AdvisorOne |
May 19, 2011
The FPA’s delegation leaders tell AdvisorOne what they hope to accomplish on a landmark trip to China. In Part II, Chinese markets and consumers.
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By James J. Green, AdvisorOne |
May 19, 2011
The FPA’s delegation leaders tell what they hope to accomplish on a landmark trip to China. In Part I, the impetus and goals of the trip, and the role of financial planning worldwide.
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By James J. Green, AdvisorOne |
May 1, 2007
It's hard not to celebrate the Financial Planning Association's big win over the SEC in a federal appellate court as an instance of David slaying...
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By Robert F. Keane |
March 30, 2007
federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Financial Planning Association in its suit to overturn the SEC exemption from fiduciary responsibility for broker/dealer reps known as the "Merrill Lynch rule." In a statement following the ruling, the FPA characterized the decision as a victory for consumers and urged...
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By James J. Green, AdvisorOne |
December 1, 2006
The fall is conference season for investment advisors and financial planners, marked this year by two of the biggest annual gatherings held just weeks apart--The...
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By David J. Drucker |
December 1, 2006
In Research's June 2006 issue, the article "Going Independent" taught us that the financial services industry continues to attract new entrants. The industry segment showing...
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By Staff Writer |
November 21, 2006
Mark Johannessen, managing director of Sullivan, Bruyette, Spero & Blayney in McLean, Virginia, has been named President-Elect of the Financial Planning Association for 2007. As such, he will become president of the FPA in 2008, when President Nick Nicolette becomes chairman, replacing the FPA president for 2006, Dan Moisand.