Topics of Interest

BERNARD MADOFF SCANDAL: Copy of the letter Harry Markopolos sent to the SEC in 2005 detailing the likely fraud at Madoff’s firm. The fact that the fraud was not exposed until 2008 is truly astounding. More appalling are the huge red flags that exposed the lack of due diligence of so-called sophisticated investors and funds of hedge funds.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR: A fact sheet providing investors with answers to the most commonly asked questions about hiring an advisor. Asking the right questions can help client’s find the right advisor for their needs.

ADVISOR RELATIONSHIP: Provides an overview of issues to consider when hiring a financial advisor. An affiliation based on full disclosure, trust and open communication are keys to an enduring advisor-client relationship.

CFA FACTS: Professional investors have long understood the value of the CFA Charter. This article details to individual investors the background, knowledge and experience required, ethics and relevance of the CFA Charter.

DEFINING INVESTMENT: Details some of the issues that client and advisor should consider when defining their investment objectives.


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