September/October 2010

Investment Management: To Outsource or Not?
by Amy E. Buttell
The decision hinges on a number of factors; weigh the pros and cons before deciding.

Overlay Management Dissected: A Q&A With UMA Expert Caroline Austin
by Carly Schulaka
Can you play a role as an overlay manager?

Set Motivational Goals for Practice Growth
by Suzanne Muusers
Strategies for getting more out of your practice and your life.

Time for a Self-Assessment
by Kirk J. Hulett
A five-step wellness assessment for your practice.

What Women Want
by Eleanor Blayney, CFP®
Strategies for improving your outreach to female clients and prospects.

The Reality of Responsibility
by Daniel C. Finley
Understand your boundaries in a volatile market.

Should You Use Compliance Software?
by Rebecca King
Help for making the best software decision.

Comparing Software Vendors
by Carly Schulaka
How do a few CRM and financial planning software vendors compare?

Identify Ideal Clients to Build a Better Business
by George Tamer
Five steps to recruiting new clients.

Hiring Strategies That Work
by Rebecca King
FPA's 2010 Financial Planning Salary Survey reveals trends in recruiting and hiring.

FPA Celebrates Diversity and Financial Planning Days
by Trudy R. Turner, CFP®, CPA
FPA addresses diversity issues head-on.

President's Message
by Tom L. Potts, Ph.D., CFP®