Accepting the “New Normal” in Financial Marketing
“The U.S. job market is showing signs of a sustained recovery. But the country’s prolonged struggle with unemployment will leave scars that are likely to remain for years, if not generations.” –Ben...
View ArticlePrincipal CEO Says Investors Cannot Understand Benefits of ETFs and...
CEOs set the tone for their companies in every respect–behavior, motivation, intellectual curiosity, innovation and ethics—so it was not surprising to hear that the Larry Zimpleman, CEO of Principal...
View ArticleCan Mutual Fund Wholesaler’s Salaries be Justified?
One of the biggest problems facing the mutual fund industry’s relationships with its millions of shareholders is justifying fund wholesalers’ salaries. This is a contentious and sticky issue for a few...
View ArticleInvestors Still Awaiting Decision on Critical Issue of Fee Reform.
Note: This article was originally published in July 2010. Investors are still waiting for a decision. After decades of wrangling, false starts, and back room intrigues, it looks like the SEC is...
View ArticleWhy Mutual Fund Companies Want You To Be Confused
Most of the discussions about the need for greater transparency in financial transactions has centered on the need to adopt greater fiduciary responsibilities. But there is also another reason:...
View ArticleAre You Looking For Objective, Independent Financial Advice?
Source: Flickr image by Sosidesc Face it. Finding an independent, objective financial adviser is a difficult task for any individual investor. But now there is a service that can provide this needed...
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