by Patrick M. Kelly | Jul 27, 2011 | Economy
“Relax, and just sit out the crisis,” says Fred Dickson, chief investment strategist at D.A. Davidson, a Montana-based brokerage and money management firm. He calls it a one-in-a-100 chance that the government will not raise the debt ceiling, but if that “one” did...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jul 25, 2011 | Financial Recruiting Industry, Job Market
So, on its one year anniversary, Republicans and industry groups used the occasion to lambast the bill for what they call “dangerous government overreaching.” Accusations that it has not only failed to heal the economy, but it has added to the uncertainty that has...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jul 18, 2011 | Financial Services Industry
Originally UMAs were designed as a way to bring multiple separate account managers into one account. They require only one client registration, one account, one set of paperwork and one 1099. Portfolios and investment policy statements can be created online in about...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jul 15, 2011 | Social Media
You might recall last February when Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services introduced the first app for iPhones and Android phones which allowed their financial advisors to remotely access client accounts and respond to client questions. This week, their tech team...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jul 7, 2011 | Financial Recruiting Industry
Moving to a new firm is not for everyone, but if you are thinking about it, or have decided to jump in and “do it” make sure you have all your “ducks” in order. Organization, account due diligence and compliance issues are the obvious first steps, but it does not end...
