by Krisan Marotta | Dec 27, 2013 | KBO, Reporting
The market value on PortfolioCenter reports frequently differs from the market value on the brokerage statements. In every case, the PortfolioCenter value is more accurate. Here’s why the numbers may not match: Some mutual funds distribute dividends...
by Krisan Marotta | Dec 23, 2013 | KBO, Presentation Studio
Q. I love the look of the new Presentation Studio reports in PortfolioCenter but I really miss the text summary section on the traditional analytical mountain chart (aka Portfolio Value vs Cumulative Net Investment) in PortfolioCenter. Is there a way to recreate...
by Krisan Marotta | Dec 19, 2013 | KBO, Tech Help
Currently downloading through the DST FanMail website does not work properly with Internet Explorer 11 (and Compatibility View does not solve it). If you use DST Fanmail to download your alternative investments and 529 plans, etc, you should postpone upgrading to...
by Krisan Marotta | Dec 17, 2013 | KBO, Reporting
Deciding which PortfolioCenter reports to send to clients does not seem to be a settled question, especially as Schwab Performance Technologies regularly adds options with the Presentation Studio reports. While choosing which PortfolioCenter reports to send is highly...
by Krisan Marotta | Dec 9, 2013 | KBO, Tech Help
PortfolioCenter 5.5 brought us the enhanced name and address file from Schwab, allowing client details (e.g. address, email, phone number, etc) to flow more easily from Schwab into PortfolioCenter. It also brought us updates to the Account Type field in the form of...
by Krisan Marotta | Dec 5, 2013 | Cost Basis, KBO
A “wash sale” occurs when you sell a position at a loss within 30 days of its original purchase or you buy the same position back within thirty days of the sell. According to Investopedia: The Wash-Sale rule was established to disallow a loss deduction...
