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November 16, 2017

One Question You Should Ask Every Couple

Few situations are as fraught with minefields as meeting with a couple who are interviewing you. Here's the secret to effective communication with couples.


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Published on November 16, 2017 03:50

November 15, 2017

A Ridiculous Way to Invest

You have “abused investor syndrome” and don’t even know it.  Here’s what I mean...


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Published on November 15, 2017 14:00

November 9, 2017

Investor Insanity

A recent article in Morningstar on fund family called Stadion illustrated the irrationality (some might call it “insanity”) of investors.


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Published on November 09, 2017 13:12

November 8, 2017

You’re Not a Life Coach (So Don’t Try To Be One)

Recently, I’ve noted a new trend. Some advisors are extending their services to being “life coaches” to their clients.


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Published on November 08, 2017 13:11

Disturbing Similarities: Motivational Speakers and the Securities Industry

I see disturbing similarities between motivational speakers and the securities industry.  Both are wealth transfer schemes, offering little to no value and extracting vast sums of money from gullible consumers.


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Published on November 08, 2017 12:00

November 2, 2017

Two Huge Investor Anomalies

When investors tell me their broker is a fiduciary I advise them to request a letter, on the letterhead of the firm simply stating: I agree to act as fiduciary to you in all my dealings. No one has received this letter to date.


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Published on November 02, 2017 14:11

Three Things Advisors Do That Cost Them Assets

Your prospect will make the decision whether or not hire you based on emotion, not facts. The more you “educate” the less likely you are to be retained.


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Published on November 02, 2017 14:06

November 1, 2017

Stocks Are On Sale

There’s a huge bargain in stocks these days, but you’re unlikely to hear much about it.


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Published on November 01, 2017 14:00

October 26, 2017

How to Convert A Stubborn Prospect

Try this approach to convert a prospect and let me know how it works for you.


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Published on October 26, 2017 08:45

October 25, 2017

Three Steps to Financial Independence

Your financial journey is a long one.  The good news is you have the benefit of time.  Start by taking these three steps.  If you do, I like your chances.


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Published on October 25, 2017 14:00