Category Archives: Portfolio Planning

The One Question Every Investor Should Always Ask

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

This week I had two referrals that prompted this post.  In each case, I was asked to provide a pre-investment suitability analysis for fiduciaries involved in the cases.  One case involved a trust for two children whose parents had died.  … Continue reading →

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New Investor Protection White Paper

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

With the new year comes the renewed debate for a universal fiduciary standard that would protect the public by requiring that anyone providing investment advice to the public must put the customer’s financial interests ahead of those of the adviser.  … Continue reading →

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Best Investment Book Recommendations

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

I’m often asked to recommend the “best” investment book for investors, especially at this time of the year.  Where are a number of helpful investment books available, I always recommend “Winning the Loser’s Game: Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing” by Charles D. Ellis.  Now … Continue reading →

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Breach of Trust

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

Once again, Congress has shown its true colors, as steps have been taken to prevent the implementation of a universal fiduciary standard in the financial services industry.  Despite the clear evidence of recent abuses on Wall Street and studies supporting … Continue reading →

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