Bob French, CFA

How Far Should You Trust Market Models?

By Bob French, CFA / February 10, 2017 /

We use models all the time. We are constantly making decisions based on them – everything from simple heuristics (nachos taste good) all the way up to (and including) quantum mechanics. They’re great tools for helping us understand and make sense of the world. But it’s important to understand their limitations and the dangers of…

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InvestmentNews Names Our Own Wade Pfau Among The ‘Icons & Innovators’ Of 2016

By Bob French, CFA / January 11, 2017 /

Our Director of Retirement Research, Dr. Wade Pfau, was recently named one of InvestmentNews’ Icons & Innovators of 2016. According to IN, the list recognizes the people who have “shaped and transformed the financial advice profession.” All told, the list includes 20 people – 18 innovators and two icons. Dr. Pfau was listed as an innovator, which…

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