Call for Papers

Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) has announced a Call for Papers on topics examining the most recent research and developments in the field of investment consulting. IMCA members, academics, and other qualified practitioners are encouraged to submit graduate-level materials for inclusion in the prestigious formal publication of IMCA, the Journal of Investment Consulting. A distinguished editorial advisory board consisting of acknowledged authorities and leaders in the fields of consulting, capital markets, investment management, fiduciary practice, and financial planning will review submittals. Articles will be selected based on relevancy, content, and the Journal's editorial mix. The editorial mix of each issue includes the following:

  • empirical research
  • wealth management
  • behavioral finance
  • practice management
  • ethics
  • legal and regulatory issues

Interested parties should submit conceptual statements or unpublished manuscripts for consideration to:
Managing Editor, Journal of Investment Consulting
Investment Management Consultants Association
5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 500 / Greenwood Village, CO 80111

For more information, contact Debbie Nochlin, Managing Editor, at dnochlin@imca.org or 303.699.7000.

 
 
VOL. 10 NO. 1, SUMMER 2009
 
The Masters Series
“Ideas and Innovation across Multiple Disciplines: A Discussion with Nobel Laureate Harry M. Markowitz, PhD”

Recent Research
“Approaching the Tarmac: Examining Target Date Funds and Balanced Funds,” Craig L. Israelsen, PhD

“Location and Trading Performance in Electronic Markets,” Ryan Garvey, PhD, and Fei Wu, PhD

“A New Approach to Tail Risk,” Ana Cascon, PhD, and William F. Shadwick, PhD

Retirement Planning
The Yield Disparity in 401(k) Plans: Does Higher Annual Pay Mean Higher Rates of Return on Retirement Accounts?” Matt Morey, PhD

Wealth Management
A Framework for Portfolio Decumulation,” Richard K. Fullmer, CFA®