energy industry

• Delivering the Promises of Natural Gas

  By Ron Jibson  |  May 21, 2013

  I am going to tell you about the role natural gas currently plays in the United States and the role it can, and should, play in America’s future.

• Midstream MLPs: Why They Are Attractive to Investors

  By Kevin McCarthy  |  January 23, 2013

  We believe that Midstream MLPs are very attractive businesses, and we think investors should allocate a portion of their portfolios to this asset class.

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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.

• MLPs Come into Sharp Focus

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  June 27, 2012

  The young, tax-advantaged asset class of master limited partnerships, with its unique structure and method of return, has been picking up steam for the past several years.

• Portfolio Fix: MLPs and Positive Returns

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  June 27, 2012

  Savvy financial advisors know that these days of high market volatility and low interest rates demand strategic thinking to help clients reap fruitful investment returns.

• 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.

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  New Hire Roundup: Morningstar Adds to Fund Research Team

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  June 20, 2012

  This week in new hires, Morningstar announced six appointments for its fund analyst research team; James Machuga joined Merk Investments; and Philipp Hildebrand was named vice chairman at BlackRock.

• Creating a Future-Ready Natural Gas Industry Now

  By Lawrence T Borgard  |  April 25, 2012

  My top priority for this year as chairman of the American Gas Association (AGA) is ensuring that our customers, regulators and elected officials are confident in our ability to safely deliver our product.

• Compelling Dynamics

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  March 26, 2012

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  MLPs, Outperformance & Fears Over Fracking

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  October 23, 2011

  MLP insiders believe the industry’s efforts to educate drilling-area residents will reduce concerns over time.