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Philanthropy
Micro-Finance Philanthropy and Financial Advisors
If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to engage in philanthropic causes, there are some worthwhile opportunities to review in the specialized world of micro-financing.
Active/Passive Management
The Active Equity Renaissance: The Rise and Fall of MPT
After the dust settles, virtually nothing of modern portfolio theory (MPT) will remain, asserts C. Thomas Howard and Jason Voss, CFA.
Children & College Savings
Expand Your Practice With 529 College Savings Plans
For many advisors, college savings represents an untapped practice-building opportunity. Learn how successful advisors use it to cultivate client interest and build a bigger client base.
Active/Passive Management
Debunking Active Management Myths: Part 2
Most investors appear to be interpreting the struggles of large cap U.S. equity funds as a failure of active management in general. Russell Investments begs to differ.
Active/Passive Management
The Active Equity Renaissance: Rejecting a Broken 1970's Model
If enough mandates are added, a potential positive alpha is transformed into an actual negative alpha. So what can be done to launch an active equity renaissance?
Active/Passive Management
The Active Equity Renaissance: Understanding the Cult of Emotion
“I know you are afraid and you should be afraid. I will invest you in products that will not stir up your fears.” This sentiment is applied over and over in the investment industry.
Children & College Savings
529 Plan Savers Earn Better Grades For Behavior
Vanguard's latest research note, 529 plan savers earn better grades for behavior, reveals that more investors are using 529s than ever before.
Philanthropy
Why It’s Important for Financial Services to Give Back
We can all agree that it’s important to give back to your community. Financial services executives tell us why the individuals and firms in this industry are poised to help.
Active/Passive Management
Debunking Active Management Myths: Part 1
To give investors the highest likelihood of beating the benchmark, you need to find outperforming managers. And then you need to give your strategy time to pay off.
Philanthropy
Incorporating Goodwill: Five Ways To Pay It Forward
If you’re thinking about a corporate philanthropy program at your company, luckily, some of the best ways to give back in your professional life are actually right in front of you.