SEC Audit: Beware having client passwords

SEC Audit: Beware having client passwords

One manager here in Virginia recently enjoyed a surprise SEC Audit.  When the examiner learned she had client user ids and passwords (so that she could access their 401k plans to retrieve statements for manual entry), the examiner had her log on to each account.  He...
Does the NYSE closure affect PortfolioCenter?

Does the NYSE closure affect PortfolioCenter?

Q. On July 8, 2015, trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) was temporarily halted for a few hours as the result of “an internal technical issue” that was “not the result of a cyber breach.”  Does that affect PortfolioCenter? A. PortfolioCenter only needs to...
Handling closed accounts in PortfolioCenter

Handling closed accounts in PortfolioCenter

Removing a closed account from a group you use for reports is a bad idea 99% of the time.  Granted it can be confusing to see long-dead accounts listed on the end of PortfolioCenter reports, but the benefits far outweigh the negatives. At this point, the only way to...
Should I upgrade to Windows 10?

Should I upgrade to Windows 10?

  If you use Windows 7 or Windows 8, you’ve probably seen the “Get Windows 10” tray item which opens a dialog that promotes Windows 10 and determines if you are eligible for a free upgrade when Windows 10 releases July 29. While the free upgrade...