Laura Brook

  • FPA in China: Expectations Exceeded; Hospitality Unmatched

    By Dan Moisand, CFP  |  June 7, 2011

    Reflections on the FPA in China trip include Dan Moisand's musings on what he learned about China and its financial planners, and newfound appreciation for his own country.

  • Universal Standards

    By Marie Swift  |  October 1, 2008

    In my last article, I relayed the startling statistic that by the end of this year, the number of non-U.S. CFP certificants will almost surely...

  • The Global Planner

    By Marie Swift  |  September 1, 2008

    Here's a startling statistic: By the end of this year, the number of non-U.S. CFP certificants will likely surpass the number of U.S. certificants. It's...

  • FPA Reminder: Practice Good "Citizenship"

    By Staff Writer  |  August 1, 2008

    Laura Brook, director of international relations for the Financial Planning Association, points out that advisors should be sure to determine their clients' citizenship status. "Do...

  • Financial Advisor Global Reach

    By David J. Drucker  |  March 1, 2007

    American culture and behaviors from movies to fast food, get exported every day -- and wealth management is no exception. Of course, private banking, the precursor...