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Given the market's turbulence over the past decade, what can investors
expect? Will the economy continue to expand, or will a recovery be
derailed by ongoing factors lurking under the surface? In a low return,
volatile environment, how can alternative investments help advisors
position client portfolios?
Produced by ETF Insights: Low Volatility Approaches To InvestingClick here for the video replay Click Here For The Presentation Slides
April 10, 2012 Complimentary Webinar
In this webinar, S&P Capital IQ equity analyst Todd Rosenbluth will break down the low-volatility ETF market and the potential benefits it provides to investors. The presentation will detail the sectors these ETFs focus on, and compare and contrast low-volatility ETFs based on their holdings. Rosenbluth will also do a comparative analysis of expense ratios, market capitalizations and other factors.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense,
and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully
before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all
investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of
leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex
investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be
significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than
one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of
their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent
with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains
this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the
issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
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This webcast will cover
- What is the current landscape for “alternatives” in the retail management space
- How wealth managers are building portfolios today
- What are the types and characteristics of alternative strategies
- Why utilize and how to implement alternative strategies
A case study will be presented to bring mutual fund alternatives into real-world context and application.
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Moving Clients from “Charitable Giving 101”
to “Charitable Giving 401”
While Creating Profitable Business for Each
member of The Advisory Team
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Date: March 20, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
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Moderator Ray Fazzi Managing Editor, Private Wealth magazine |
Learn proven techniques for engaging current and prospective clients in conversations that unlock their untapped generosity. Also learn how to connect and collaborate with the correct team of allied professionals. Alan Pratt, CAP, has been working exclusively in this narrow niche for 15 years. He will share his proven techniques on how to “go deep” in conversation with your clients on what they truly care about! He will also provide you with tools to build your own Philanthropic Advisory Practice and create your reputation in your hometown as the “go to guy” for Charitable Legacy Planning. Alan will walk through five (5) actual engagements, each one of which resulted in profitable business for every member of the advisory team!
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Is the Flat Fee for Financial Advice
about to go Mainstream?
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Date: Thursday, March 15th
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
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There is a “new normal” appearing in the world of financial advice. Like the switch from car phones to the smart phone and the price of stock trades changing from hundreds or thousands of dollars to seven dollars a trade, the financial services mindset is rapidly shifting and leaving what used to be “normal” forever in the dust.
In this what‐to‐do and how‐to‐do‐it webinar, Bill Bachrach explores the trends that are leading to the popularity of the flat‐fee‐for‐advice model. He will address how making the product the advice rather than the product being financial plans, investments, insurance, annuities, tax returns, and / or legal documents can change your client’s perceptions of you in an extremely positive way.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How the flat‐fee‐for‐advice model will protect you during economic downturns
- How fee‐based and fee‐only are different
- How the continuing advisor mindset is shifting towards goal‐oriented advice
- Why it should matter to you
- How you can capitalize on this opportunity
- How to discuss the transition to flat‐fee‐for‐advice model to your clients
- How you should set your fee
- How to present a better value proposition at a lower fee
- How being on the front‐end of this trend could open the door to more high- net-worth clients
Bill Bachrach, CSP, CPAE and his team help Financial Advisors achieve their Ideal Life in 4 years, or less, by building an Ideal Client community, by referral only, using the Values‐Based Financial Planning™ Turn‐Key Business Model. Bill is also a regular contributor to FA Magazine and a frequent keynote speaker at company and industry events.
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Equity Income Strategies in 2012:
Late to the game or just getting started?
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Complimentary Webinar
(Limited to the first 1,000 registrants)
March 13, 2012
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
How to Use Passion Prospecting to Grow Your Business
February 2, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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Twenty-time #1 producer and Barron’s top 10 advisor Ron Carson has built his business one client at a time through what he calls Passion Prospecting. Rather than focus on a niche like doctors or business executives, he focuses on people who share the same passion as he does. He’s discovered that when you start with a shared passion, you can build a deeper and much more enjoyable relationship that transcends the ups and downs of the market. In this insightful webcast, Ron will share how you can use this concept to grow your practice in the most enjoyable way.
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Managed Futures Just Took a “Giant Step” Forward
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January 24, 2012
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Speaker Jeffrey E. Gundlach CEO and CIO, Co-Founder DoubleLine Capital LP |
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This session will be a candid discussion where you will:
- Learn how managed futures strategies may provide portfolio growth and diversification amid volatility and market uncertainty
- Understand how a world-leading fixed income manager is positioning his portfolio to maximize income in today’s low interest rate environment
- Discover how the combination of managed futures and active fixed income management can work together to provide growth and income in your client’s portfolio
This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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How to Connect with the Super-Rich
Webinar Presentation
January 17, 2012
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST
Registration fee: $49.95
Each paid attendee will receive a copy Fortune’s Fortress: A Primer on Wealth Preservation for Hedge Fund Professionals
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For many financial and legal professionals and advisors, the Super-Rich are the ideal client. By Super-Rich we’re talking about individuals and families with a net worth of $500 million or more. Another definition we often use is investable assets of $100 million or more. These families and individuals can prove very profitable for many professionals and advisors provided they can find them.
This webinar, conducted by Russ Alan Prince, the leading authority on
the private wealth industry, will address the three principal ways to
source the Super-Rich – serendipity, a dual-impact brand and referrals.
He will also describe the ultimate in Influencer referrals: the Elite
Professional Network.
For the array of financial and legal
professionals and advisors seeking to connect with the Super-Rich, this
hour and a half webinar provides the key insights and actionable
strategies that can potentially translate into new business with some of
the wealthiest people in the world.
Rothstein Kass Family Office
Group offers a wide range of financial, wealth planning and lifestyle
management services to family offices and high-net-worth individuals.
Awarded 2011 Best Multi-Family Office, Rothstein Kass Family Office
Group applies proven expertise with the utmost discretion and attention.
www.rkco.com
Each paid attendee will receive a copy Fortune’s Fortress: A Primer on Wealth Preservation for Hedge Fund Professionals
This program is approved for 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
Maximizing The Power Of ETFs
December 20, 2011
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This session will focus on how ETFs can improve the precision and execution speed of asset allocation decisions. Richard Romey and William Koehler of ETF Portfolio Partners will discuss how ETFs allow investors to focus on the most value-added portions of the investment process—portfolio allocations based on broad asset classes and factor exposures.
Investors should consider the
investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an
Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and
Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase
exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of
securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These
funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their
benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over
time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should
monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently
as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF
and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read
carefully before investing.
This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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The Mobile Advisor
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Complimentary Webinar
December 8, 2011
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Speaker David Miner Manager, Business Solutions Group Financial Services Industry Verizon Wireless |
Speaker Joel Bruckenstein Technology Tools for Today |
Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor,
Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines
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New innovations in mobile communications have given advisors the freedom
to conduct business anytime and anywhere, but how far should advisors
take these new abilities? Speakers will identify the mobile applications
that are most useful to advisors, and how they may be efficiently - and
safely - incorporated into an advisor’s practice.
This program is approved for 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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ETFs: Expanding the Ways to Hedge
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Understanding how the financial sector has evolved in light of
its more recent crisis. - Selecting the appropriate financial sector investment vehicle.
- Views on the subsectors of financials in a volatile market.
This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
Finding Yield With ETFs
November 17, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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Speaker Howard Silverblatti Senior Index Analyst S&P Indices |
Speaker Joseph Becker Senior Fixed and Equity Income Product Strategist, Invesco Powershares Capital Management LLC. |
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- The pros and cons of Treasuries, Munis, Corporates, REITs and Dividend related ETFs.
- Dividend ETFs—getting paid to wait for a stock market recovery.
- Understanding interest rate risk—hedging in a rising interest rate environment.
Investors should consider the
investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an
Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and
Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase
exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of
securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These
funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their
benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over
time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should
monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently
as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF
and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read
carefully before investing.
This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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Success Leaves Clues: Bill Bachrach
Interviews a Top Advisor
Complimentary Webinar
November 15, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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Speaker Brian Ratcliff President Ratcliff Financial Services, Inc. |
Being a top advisor isn't just about production. It's about delivering high value services to your clients, making money, and having a great quality of life. In these what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinars, Bill Bachrach interviews successful advisors who will discuss how they serve their clients, how they get their clients, how they run their businesses, how they inspire themselves to do the work that needs to be done in good times and bad, and how they manage to have rich full lives in addition to having successful businesses.
Brian Ratcliff wanted to move his business to the next level. To do so, he knew he needed to change the type of client he was attracting. Then he had an epiphany: "Why not work with people I like who are able to pay me enough to achieve my own personal financial goals? Having more clients is not as important as having more of the right clients." Within just a few years he had created a community of Ideal Clients who generate over $1 million in recurring annual revenue. He is living his ideal life and built his dream home for his family, including a museum-quality garage / man cave for his collection of European exotic and American muscle cars.
Bill Bachrach, CSP, CPAE and his team help financial advisors achieve their Ideal Life in 4 years, or less, by building and Ideal Client community, by referral only, using the Values-Based Financial Planning Turn-Key Business Model. Bill is also a regular contributor to FA magazine and a frequent keynote speaker at company and industry events.
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How do you select value stocks when
everything looks like value?
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Complimentary WebinarNovember 8, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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Speaker Mark Mitchell CFA Portfolio Manager Rydex/SGI Large and All Cap Value |
Moderator: Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor, FA Magazine
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Suddenly, all sorts of great opportunities are considered value investments. Companies that used to be out of reach are now in the crosshairs of value managers. How do you see past the market noise to find companies with enduring value? In this webinar, veteran value managers, Jim Schier and Mark Mitchell, who manage more than $3 billion for institutions, separate accounts and mutual fund investors, share their outlook on the changing landscape of value investing.
Rydex|SGI Value Funds may not be suitable for all investors. Investing in mutual funds involves risk and does not assure a profit. An investment in the funds will fluctuate and is subject to investment risks, which means investors could lose money. The intrinsic value of the underlying stocks may never be realized or the stocks may decline in value. Investments in small- and/or mid-sized company securities may present additional risks such as less predictable earnings, higher volatility and less liquidity than larger, more established companies.
For more complete information regarding Rydex|SGI Funds, call 800.258.4332 or visit www.rydex-sgi.com for a prospectus and a summary prospectus (if available). Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a fund before investing. A fund's prospectus and its summary prospectus (if available) contains this and other information about the fund. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus (if available) carefully before you invest or send money.
Rydex|SGI funds are distributed by Rydex Distributors, LLC (RDL). Security Investors, LLC (SI) is a
registered investment advisor, and does business as Security Global
Investors® and Rydex Investments. SI and RDL are affiliates and are
subsidiaries of Security Benefit Corporation, which is wholly owned by
Guggenheim SBC Holdings, LLC, a special purpose entity managed by an
affiliate of Guggenheim Partners, LLC, a diversified financial services
firm with more than $100 billion in assets under supervision.
For financial representative use only. Do not distribute to the public.
This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
October 26, 2011
4:15-5:15 p.m. EDT
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Rapid global population growth is placing increasing demands on already limited energy, water and other natural resources, creating potentially high-growth, long-term investment opportunities across the subsectors that comprise environmental markets:
ENERGY – Including renewable and alternative energy and energy efficiency
WATER – Including water quality and infrastructure and pollution control
WASTE – Including waste management and technologies and environmental support services.
To learn more about capturing the investment returns that may be associated with the overall shift to a more sustainable economy, we’ve developed a series of white papers that detail global environmental markets dynamics and growth drivers.
This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
Defensive ETF Strategies
Complimentary Webinar
October 25, 2011
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Luciano Siracusano, chief investment strategist for WisdomTree, will share his thoughts on global financial markets, with a focus on dividend-based investment strategies that have the potential to provide a source of dividend income in today's low-yield environment.
Topics of discussion will also include:
- Defensive Positions In A Risk-Off Environment: Will the recent rally in the U.S. dollar continue into 2012? What asset classes have the potential to perform well in a rising U.S. dollar environment?
- Managed Futures Strategy Exposure: Managed futures have been an increasingly important part of a diversified portfolio, as investors look for less correlated assets. What exposures are now available in the ETF structure?
This program is approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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2:00-3:00 pm EDT
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Speaker Steve Warren Co-Founder, COO, CTO MyVest |
Speaker Andrew J. Clipper Managing Director Product Management and Development Citi |
In this presentation, Andrew Clipper, Managing Director of Citi's suite of solutions for wealth managers, Brett Ginter, Co-founder of SMART Consulting Firm, LLC, and Steve Warren, Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of MyVest will explain the concepts and opportunities for Unified Managed Accounts and Unified Managed Households. These industry experts will explain how UMA's and UMH's work and how you can employ them to help you grow and manage your client's assets easily and efficiently.
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This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
The Pulse of Practice Health
Complimentary Webinar
October 4, 2011 2 pm ET/ 11 am PTSpeakers:
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Speaker Daniel Maurer SVP, National Sales, Multi-Financial Securities Corporation |
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What best practices have the greatest impact on profitability? Join us for this web seminar, drawn from the results of our recent Multi-Financial benchmark study, to learn how you can boost your revenue by examining the 8 key business drivers common to elite advisors.
Ron Bertino, principal, Business Health Ltd., recognized industry-wide for his in-depth advisor benchmark analyses, will reveal the straight forward activities these elite advisor firms follow that yield higher revenue and profit results vs. their peers.
Sign up today and don’t miss the chance to learn how you can apply these findings to your own practice!
This program is approved for 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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Why REITs? Why Now?
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2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
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Speaker Peter Budko CEO BDCA Adviser, LLC |
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Ray Fazzi, Senior Editor
Financial Advisor magazine
Financial Advisor magazine senior editor Ray Fazzi will be joined by key industry leaders as they closely examine why the optimal time to diversify investor portfolios with non-listed REITs is now. Both Jay and William will offer key industry insight, encouraging advisors to consider the benefits of non-listed REITs and how they can truly diversify client’s portfolios.
This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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Success Leaves Clues
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In these what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinars, Bill Bachrach interviews successful advisors who will discuss how they server their clients, acquire their clients, run their businesses, inspire themselves to do the work that needs to be done in good times and bad, and manage to have rich, full lives in addition to having successful businesses.
Sybil Praski started as a bank investment rep and quickly rose to be their #1 producer (over 1,000,000 GDC) by wide margin. But she wasn’t satisified with her quality of life, so she made some changes. Now Sybil has a thriving business AND an amazing quality of life. Her 180 clients pay her a recurring annual revenue which enables her to pursue her ideal life.
The content-rich webinars are packed with transferable tactics, habits, behavior patterns, and the inspiration that will help you be more successful. These are not pie-in-the-sky ideas. Bill and these top advisors speak candidly about practical and actionable tactics that any advisor who is committed to being their best can implement and achieve results.
Media Partner
2:00-3:00 pm EDT
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This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations
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Fundamentally weighted indexing methodologies have had a major impact on the way advisors use equity ETFs in recent years, but could the same thing happen with bond ETFs? As the credit crisis in Europe weighs heavily on fixed-income markets, this webinar will look at how the fundamentally weighted approach is being applied to the bond markets. Shane Shepherd of Research Affiliates LLC will explain how selecting and weighting companies and countries by their fundamental measures of size, as opposed to the traditional indexing method of giving the greatest weight to the biggest debtors, creates a more optimal portfolio.
This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations.
ETF Option Overlay Strategies For Wealth Managers
June 29, 2011
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Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines |
This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations.
Ten Estate Planning Mistakes I Hear About Most Often
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June 16, 2011
2:00-3:00 pm EDT
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As a journalist writing about estate planning, I like to combine real life stories with practical advice. And that means I'm always scouting for people who have implemented the strategies I'm writing about. In the process, I have found widespread misunderstandings about concepts that advisers assume are fundamental. This Webinar, phrased in terms of questions, will cover 10 of them, including:
- I don't have an estate, so why do I need estate planning?
- Can my will cover my retirement accounts, like a 401(k) and an IRA?
- When a gift is taxable, does that mean I have to pay income tax on it?
- If I convert a traditional IRA to a Roth, do I have to shift the whole thing?
- Durable power of attorney - you mean my living will?
- Aren't trusts just for people who are extremely wealthy?
- My mother wants to add my name to her bank and brokerage accounts - good idea?
- Does a "transfer on death" account avoid estate tax?
Deborah L. Jacobs, a lawyer and award-winning journalist, is the author of the bestselling book, Estate Planning Smarts: A Practical, User-Friendly, Action-Oriented Guide (DJWorking Unlimited, 2009).
Serving The Underinsured
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Complimentary Webinar
June 14, 2011
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Moderator Ray Fazzi Senior Editor, Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines |
Recent studies indicate life insurance ownership levels in the U.S. are the lowest they've been in 50 years. Certain demographic groups-women, single parents and unmarried men, for instance-are particularly in need of more coverage. This session will take a look at two recent studies that took a close look at the problem, broke down who is and isn't covered and explored the reasons why. The speakers will also talk about consumer attitudes regarding life insurance, and the type of dialogue advisors need to have with clients to ensure they're adequately covered.
This program has been approved for 1 CFP Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations.
Dispelling the Myths of ETFs: trading, pricing and accessing liquidity
May 26, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
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Success Leaves Clues
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May 24, 2011
2:00-3:00 pm EDT
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Bill Bachrach, Chairman & CEO, Bachrach and Associates, Inc.
Karen Padgett, CFP
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In another what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinar, Bill Bachrach interviews successful advisor, Karen Padgett, who will discuss how you can do what he has done to be financially successful and have an excellent quality of life.
In this content-rich webinar Karen will share some of the specific tactics she used to acquire Ideal Clients; have a work/life balance while building her business; and turn her friends, family, former colleagues and clients into all the marketing she needed to build her business. These are not pie-in-the-sky ideas. Bill and Karen will discuss practical and actionable tactics that any advisor who is committed to being their best can implement and get results.
How to Assess an
ETF’s Underlying Index
Know what you
own: Five index elements to examine before investing in any ETF
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April 28, 2011
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Complimentary Webinar
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If you don't examine the underlying index an ETF tracks then you may be in for an unwanted surprise! With more ETFs than ever, many indexes behind ETFs are differentiating themselves in unexpected ways. Join us as we first learn to dissect 5 key elements of an index. Afterward we'll review a real world example of three different indexes accessible through three identically named ETFs which have over 450 bps of performance separating them - just since the start of 2011!
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Prior to forming Magoon Capital in 2010, Christian was President of Claymore Securities, where he built one of the fastest growing and most innovative ETF businesses in the country. He launched more than 40 ETFs and 100 UITs, introducing many "firsts" to the U.S. market, including the first Sector Rotation, Timber, BRIC and suite of China focused ETFs.
Two Sides of the Same Coin
asset market performance in 2011
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March 8, 2011 2:00-3:00 EST
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As the recovery has unfolded, a mirror expansion of policy can be seen within those countries now seeking to tighten monetary policy. Here the term that is starting to dominate is "macro prudential monetary policy", which was originally championed by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) in the early 2000's following the dot-com crash. This involves the introduction of specific measures to discourage investment in portions of the economy that are considered to be at risk of over-heating (primarily domestic real estate markets and international flows into equity and credit markets).
Our contention is that these differing policies represent "two sides of
the same coin" since both contain at their heart a much expanded role
for central banks withing the functioning of financial markets. We also
believe that the highly correlated nature of global markets in recent
months shows a degree of indifference to diverging monetary conditions,
with substantial inflows being seen in many of those countries where
monetary policy is becoming increasingly unhelpful to investment
returns.
March 4, 2011
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. EST
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Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer for Harris Private Bank, who is thought to be the nation's largest ETF investor, will lay out his global macro strategy for navigating the uncertainty surrounding the ever-changing investment markets and the global economy. Looking at the world from 30,000 feet, Mr. Ablin will help identify developing economic trends, both in the U.S. and abroad, and their implications on public policy. While few things are certain in today's economy and the international political climate is ever-changing, Mr. Ablin will lay out an investment strategy that is adapted for the global marketplace.
Drawing upon his investment experience spanning nearly 30 years, Mr. Ablin provides a unique blend of quantitative techniques and common sense intuition to formulate an investment thesis. He also draws on examples that we hear of everyday to bring his approach to life. The result will be clear, easy to understand strategies for traversing the world we live in today.
What will your fixed income strategy be when interest rates change?
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST
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If you've added to your fixed-income allocations over the last
two-years, managing risk while maximizing return is likely a top
priority for you.
Join us for an informative web seminar that discusses the state of
the current interest rate environment and the challenges the current
environment presents to today's advisors. You'll also learn how a
new investment strategy offers a flexible approach to fixed-income
investing, which seeks to take advantage of short-term movements in U.S.
Treasury prices in order to maximize total return in rising or falling
interest rate environments.
Attendance limited to financial professionals.
The Long Short Interest Rate Strategy Fund is not suitable for all investors. •The Fund’s use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements will expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. • Certain of the derivative instruments, such as swaps and structured notes, are also subject to the risks of counterparty default. •The Fund’s market value will change in response to interest rate changes and market conditions among other factors. •You may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. •In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall, and vice versa. •The Fund is not guaranteed by the U.S. government. •The Fund is also subject to early closing risk, investment technique risk, portfolio turnover risk, trading halt risk, and the risks affecting any underlying investment companies. See the prospectus for more information on these and additional risks.Read the fund's prospectus and summary prospectus (if available) carefully before investing. It contains the fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other information, which should be considered carefully before investing. Obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus (if available) at www.rydex-sgi.com or call 800.820.0888.
Rydex|SGI funds are distributed by Rydex Distributors, LLC (RDL). Security Investors, LLC (SI) is a registered investment advisor, and does business as Security Global InvestorsSM and Rydex Investments. SI and RDL are affiliates and are subsidiaries of Security Benefit Corporation, which is wholly owned by Guggenheim SBC Holdings, LLC, a special purpose entity managed by an affiliate of Guggenheim Partners, LLC, a diversified financial services firm with more than $100 billion in assets under supervision.
February 24, 2011
2:00-3:00 pm EST
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In another what-to-do and how-to-do-it webinar, Bill Bachrach interviews
successful advisor, Barry Garapedian, who will discuss how you can do
what he has done to be financially successful and have an excellent
quality of life.
In this content-rich webinar you will learn transferable tactics, habits, and behavior patterns that will help you be more successful. These are not pie-in-the-sky ideas. Bill and Barry will discuss practical and actionable tactics that any advisor who is committed to being their best can implement and get results.
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During this webinar, Rogerscasey's team of experts will provide a brief primer on hedge funds, along with specific portfolio design recommendations for the high net worth and small institutional investor seeking initial or expanded exposure to hedging strategies. Topics to be covered will include:
- A brief overview of major hedge fund strategies and industry snapshot
- The prospective benefits of including hedge funds in a traditional equity and fixed income portfolio
- Recommended hedge fund allocation sizing and model portfolio construction options based upon distinct investor risk/return profiles
- The inherent challenges in hedge fund investing and how to be prepared
- An introduction to the RCAI Strategy Specific Program - a readily implementable hedge fund investment solution that enables the high net worth and small institutional investor to gain access to highly regarded managers across multiple strategies and to build a customized and diverse portfolio at acceptable minimum investment amounts
- Alan Kosan, Managing Director, Head of Investment Manager Research
- Charles Colfer, CFA, ASA, Director, Investment Manager Research
- Tomas Kukla, Associate Director, Investment Manager Research
- John Nawrocki, Managing Director, COO, Outsourced Solutions
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Registration Limited to the First 1,000 Registrants
Planning For A Disappearing Estate Tax Break
The
sweeping 2010 tax law, raising the exemption from federal estate tax to
$5 million a person, includes a wonderful new break for widows and
widowers. Starting in 2011, they can add the unused estate tax exemption
of the spouse who died most recently to their own. This dramatic change
enables spouses together to transfer up to $10 million tax-free. Bad
news: the provision expires in 2013. So what should clients do now?
In a 45-minute Webinar, Jacobs will cover:
- Untangling the new rules
- Rethinking old tools
- Pitfalls and opportunities
- Real life applications
- Do-it-yourselfers' latest rationalization
- Promoting the adviser's value added
Deborah L. Jacobs is a lawyer, award-winning journalist and author most recently of the bestselling book, Estate Planning Smarts: A Practical, User-Friendly, Action-Oriented Guide (DJWorking Unlimited, 2009). Preorder the second edition (which will cover the 2010 tax act) and get the first edition now-free. For information, see www.pensworth.com or call (800) 694-7624.
&Investment, Securities Sales & Marketing
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January 20, 2011 - 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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Dean Zayed and J.R. Thacker, two active Top Producers and veterans in the securities and insurance industry, will share proven strategies on this upcoming webinar that will help increase your GDC.
During the webinar, Dean and J.R. will open up their practices to you and review sales and marketing systems that have allowed them to reach $1 million in GDC.
Topics Include:
- Conducting private and public seminars that get results
- Sponsoring client appreciation events that bring you more business
- Effectively conduct 1st and 2nd client meetings that close up to 80% of prospects
- Real world case studies - a review of multiple client cases with Dean and J.R.
- Integrating a unique bond replacement into your clients investment strategy that will help reduce potential volatility in their practice
- Doubling your GDC in 12 to 18 months
Sustainability Indexing 101
An Investment Professional's Guide to Making Informed Decisions About Sustainability Indexes
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This Webcast is designed to educate financial advisors about sustainability as an investment theme and to help them make informed decisions when selecting sustainability indexes. Key topics to be addressed include: What is sustainability and how is it similar and different from related investment themes? Can corporate sustainability be effectively evaluated? What is the expected outlook for investor interest in sustainability-globally and in the U.S. specifically? How does an overlay of sustainability affect the makeup and performance of an index? What should you look for in selecting indexes for this space?
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