Strong words from editor of Financial Analysts Journal

"...I hereby consign the shibboleth of 'uncorrelated return'…

Guest Post: My Six Best Marketing Tips for Independent Advisors

When Steve Lyons spoke with me about his tips for helping financial…

J.P. Morgan Funds’ measured optimism about U.S. economy

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The economy is on a rebound, but it's a long way back to normal,…

Can you make a case for "mitigate"?

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Good writing uses strong verbs. Strong verbs are usually short.…

Financial writers clinic: Rhythm can help you

I got rhythm, I got music...Who could ask for anything more?                        …

Do you go crazy over misspellings?

Then you'll probably enjoy "Ten Words You Should Stop Misspelling"…

Poll: Which topic should you discuss in your client email’s first paragraph?

When you email your clients, they expect you to * Be polite *…

I LOVE this fixed income presentation!

"Bonds should be boring." That's what one head of fixed income…

Guest post by Roger Wohlner, a top advisor on Twitter

Because some of my blog and newsletter readers still wonder why…

My most popular blog posts of 2009

My most popular blog posts of 2009 fall into categories including…

Quit being passive: A grammar tip

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If you reduce your use of the passive voice, your writing will…

Investment management job outlook for 2010

There are glimmers of hope in the investment management hiring…

What your kids can teach you about writing

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"My kids learned that in school." I've heard that comment several…

Harvard’s Charles Collier on "The Practices of Flourishing Families"

 "The critical challenge you face is not financial," said Charles…

CFA Magazine on social media and your career

"Stepping Out: Digital Footprints Can Make Or Break a Career"…

Guest post: "How to Use LinkedIn When Your Compliance Department Says No"

Financial advisors--and all kinds of professionals in investment…

Recovery will be stronger than consensus, says Barclays Capital chief U.S. economist

"U.S. economic growth is recovering robustly, receiving the usual…

Registered reps, it’s time to ‘fess up

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Ghostwriters offer valuable marketing support to financial advisors.…