Financial Frontiers Awards

Hosted by Janus Capital Group and FPA

Winners for 2008 have been announced. The deadline for 2009 entries is March 3.

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Talking Point

In the latest 10 Questions feature (PDF | 257KB), Craig Karmin, Wall Street Journal reporter and author of Biography of the Dollar, talks about privilege, power, and clout: the story of the dollar. More>


 
 
 

October 2008

October 2008 Journal Cover

Is Outsourcing Portfolio Construction the Wave of the Future?

by Susan B. Weiner, CFA

The majority of financial planners do all or nearly all of their own portfolio construction. But a growing segment of planners passionately believes outsourcing much or most of portfolio construction empowers them to better serve their clients.


Using Behavioral Investor Types to Build Better Relationships with Your Clients 

by Michael M. Pompian, CFP®, CFA

This paper shows financial advisors how to categorize their clients into one of four behavioral investor types. By understanding which type your client is and how best to work with that type, you can build a stronger client relationship.


The Financial Planning Act of 2008

by Dan Moisand, CFP®

Several recent events have sparked debate about how the financial planning profession should be regulated—yet planners seem unable to reach consensus. The author contributes to that debate by putting forth a sample bill advocating a state licensing approach.


Next Issue (November 2008)

Improving Your Media Skills

by Ed McCarthy, CFP®


The Hedonic Pleasure Index™: An Enhanced Model for Spending Inflation

By James A. Shambo


Becoming Consumers of the Profession We Practice

By Richard S. Kahler, CFP®, ChFC, CCIM