“A prize fighter in a corner is told, hit where it hurts. Silver and gold.” - U2* Every time Tony and I have met with prospective clients who have come from traditional brokerage channels (literally, every single time) there is an uncomfortable point in the meeting where they are ashamed at the fact that they received no financial plan; no real coherent diversification strategy to minimize risks; no exit strategy as to when they can jump off the hamster wheel and enjoy the fruits of their Read on...
Morgan Stanley Clients: Assume the Position
Morgan Stanley clients should think long and hard about what’s in it for them, seeing how that is all Morgan Stanley is thinking about. According to Sarah Krouse and Michael Wursthorn of The Wall Street Journal, “Morgan Stanley has already decided that as of next week its brokers will no longer be able to sell clients new positions in Vanguard mutual funds.” Because offering clients quality, low-cost funds is a horrible thing to do? No, Morgan Stanley would rather push product Read on...