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What's the general consensus on Superfund A? Good, bad, or ugly?

I like Kudlow.

I think Fast Money is putting the squeeze on his show.

It's a tough, but rewarding job helping people reach their financial goals for the reasons that are important to them. We stay away from any sales processes, and only accept new clients through referral. All of the major wirehouses/banks still think of the industry as a sales process. We...

Yes, absolutely hit the nail on the head. Ever notice how we forget the things our wives or girlfriends (not both! Lol! That's another thread for another day! Lol!), say/do that aggrivate us? However, when they're mad at us over something, they can bring up every single thing as accurately as a...

Just like a Police Academy student isn't a good cop when he graduates the Academy. It takes experience on the streets to develop skills. [/B] That's some of the best advice you'll ever get! That should be mandatory advice for anyone new to the markets!

That's right. My CEO told me "I believe in you." Hearing that made a positive difference in my life. That positive difference flowed to my clients, friends, family, etc., Ripley, I'll be waiting for tickets to the 08 Superbowl too. We'll drink a beer to Capitalism, and spend...

I'll have to admit, I like ripleys drive, and nerve. America was built on much smaller dreams, and wish him the best. Please just don't tell any potential investors that you've got the magic bullet, as it can cause some heartburn for them, and you. Other than that, keep pushing your...

If I must... First, I am a former Merrill broker. I left that World for Wealth Management. I get paid to manage money for wealthy individuals, families, and institutional accounts. Since I am NOT the best there is, I am more and more farming out assets to Pro's who are better than me. I get...

I'm a Wealth Manager. My client's life savings rest in the hands of myself, and professional money managers. The last money manager that I was considering having take a 60mm pesnion account (ERISA money) said he felt he was the "best of breed." Needless to say, I wasted $ on airline tickets...

Lol! Ok, you're not in bonds. That's a good strategy for the interim. However, I have two family members who are smith barney advisors, who have done 16 percent net of fees for their growth investors last year via the advisory platform they're in. It's an 80/20 account, AND has bonds in the...

How old are you? What is your time horizon? What is your tolerance for risk? Most importantly, what are your goals that take money, and planning to achieve? Yes, you probably are in an Advisory account (fee based. Being smith barney it's probably 50bps per quarter) Smith barney...

I'll second that. It's fashionable for the financial pornographers to gloom and doom over a housing crash that's no where in sight.

I think I can help. Send me a pm.

You have a PM! I am blown away by how small the World is! It sounds like I'll be answering your questions by phone.

Ok, I think I know where you're going with this. With the 65, you can charge a fee for your advice. i.e., you can bill hourly, or can even charge a fee for your advice, then send them to Schwabb to execute the trade. In reality, I use my 7 for the private placements as mentioned below. HOWEVER...

I don't have any clients outside of the US, but do work in alternative investments (private placements), as part of our private wealth management platform. The K-1 is confusing, and not all accountants know what's what. exQQQQ is correct in this advice. My advice: find an accountant who has...

Whare do you live? There are B/D's that have no production requirements that will give you a shot. At the end of Registered Rep magazine, you'll find quite a few. You'll need to fill out a U-4, and have them as your B/D prior to sitting for the exam. As far as sponsoring you, you'll need...

It's late, I'm tired. I just re-read your posts. Here's what you need to know: 1. The bank should know that a Series 7 rep can do everything a Series 6 rep can do, but so much more! Meaning: limited partnerships, REITs, individual stocks, bonds, options, etc., I don't know what bank you...

You have a Series 7 meaning you are a General Securities Rep. A Series 6 let's you sell Mutual Funds, Variable Annuities (a crap product!), and mutual fund wrap accounts. Btw, you'll need your life and health license to sell VA's due to the death benefit riders. Didn't you know that the 6 is...