August 2008


What-I-Believe-In Investing

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Stan Luxenberg

Can, say, an oil company, be considered an eco-responsible company? What about a company that caters to “non-married” lifestyles? Is that “socially responsible”? One man's virtuous stock is another man’s sinful stock....


The Ten to Watch ‘08

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM

The most interesting, power-wielding players in the financial services business today...

An ARS Bailout—For A Price

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By John Aidan Byrne

A secondary market has popped up for retail investors who want out of auction-rate securities–now. Are the deals worth it? That depends....

One Is A Lonely Number

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Robert Hertzberg

Teams come in all shapes and sizes. Even the simplest of teams can be a boost to business...


What’s Next (For IBD Recruiting)?

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Halah Touryalai

An SEC proposal and an administrative law judge say client information belongs to the b/d, not the rep. What now...


Spreading Your Brand Around

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Anne Field

When you are the face and the force behind your business’ success, it can be tough to maintain rapid growth. If you want to avoid burnout, you have got to actively promote your underlings and associates....

Generations: Smart Spending on Grandkids

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Kevin McKinley

Sometimes it makes sense for grandparents to fund a 529 plan—and not just for their kids’ kids sake....


Politically Correct

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, David A. Geracioti Editor-In-Chief

I used to think that socially responsible investing (SRI) was basically the politicization of investing. Our society has become so politicized these days,...

Career Moves: Graying Gracefully

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mindy Diamond

Some firms are making it easy for you to create a comfortable and well-structured succession plan....

The Inner Game: How to Get More HNW Clients

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Matt Oechsli

Flip your switch into growth mode, and get some practice....

Endpiece: The Puzzler #9

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By John Kador

Think you're smart? Try these brainteasers that recruiters use in actual job interviews....


Suddenly Stupid?

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Stan Luxenberg

Even great fund managers slump. Don’t sell; buy the dips...

Capital Destroyers

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Nate Wendler

Wall Street’s financial powerhouses have made billions of dollars vanish over the past year...

Talk to Me

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By John Churchill

Older Americans think you use too much jargon, and they think you have bad motives for it too....

Human Life: Do We Have a Bidder?

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Nancy N. DiCostanzo

If your mother were to sell you on the stock market today, she would get a lot less for you than she would have five years ago. And it's not just the...

COLD CALL

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Halah Touryalai

Jan Schalkwijk, JPS Global Investments, San Diego....

60 Seconds

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Kristen French

Craig has been trading commodities for over 20 years, and has posted long-term annual average returns of around 20 percent. Since April 2006, when he...

Blotter

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, John Churchill

Hot-Handed Oldie Gets Jail: Eighty-one-year-old former Bayonne, New Jersey financial advisor Louis Cortellessa couldn't keep his gambling habits from...

Comings & Goings

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Halah Touryalai

Woodbury Financial Services, an independent broker/dealer and a subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, named Scott Carlson senior vice president...

Fantasy Wall Street

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Christina Mucciolo

A social-networking platform called Wall Street Survivor allows participants to manage a fantasy stock portfolio (risk-free, of course), and compete against...

CORRECTION

Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM

On page 38 of the May 2008 cover story, How Do You Like Me Now?, Registered Rep. misquoted class-action attorney Jonathan Levine regarding information...



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What-I-Believe-In Investing

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Can, say, an oil company, be considered an eco-responsible company? What about a company that caters to “non-married” lifestyles?

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