News Articles by Ned Van Riper

Updated Saturday, May 25, 2013 as of 12:31 PM ET

Ned Van Riper

Recent Stories From This Author

Navigating the Broker-Dealer Landscape

December 19, 2012

With over 1,000 broker-dealers to choose from, how does an advisor navigate the choices, know where to go, and know where to be looking in the first place?

Can You Turn Clients Off Before You Even Have a Chance to Turn Them On?

October 16, 2012

Everyone has deeply personal emotions, ties, commitments to political parties, religions, lifestyles, sports teams, etc. that we all judge, right or wrong. Ned Van Riper says advisors have to be cautious about what they say (and display) so as not to offend a potential client.

Client Care and Advisor Stereotypes

September 18, 2012

We have been inundated with conversation recently around the ongoing debate of suitability versus fiduciary care for clients. This debate comes down to the "advisor" against the "broker" and vice versa. FINRA and the SEC. In almost every article and conversation on this topic I conclude that there is a clear lack of understanding of how the "other" is serving their clients.

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