Jane Wollman Rusoff

Jane Wollman Rusoff is a ThinkAdvisor contributing editor specializing in interviews with thought leaders. She has written for ThinkAdvisor since its inception and was a contributing editor to Research magazine, a predecessor to ThinkAdvisor, starting in 1992.

Jane has received two AZBEE Awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. She has contributed articles to The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and Esquire, among numerous other publications.

Jane has written or co-authored five books, including three written with “Tonight” show creator Steve Allen. Jane was a staff editor with London Express Features and Billboard’s Merchandising Magazine. She has interviewed and profiled thousands of entertainment personalities, including Ray Charles, George Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Meryl Streep.

Jane is the founder of www.FamilyStarProductions.com.

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August 19, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor

He's an Advisor. His Father Has a Criminal Record. They Share a Name.

Harry J. Abrahamsen had nothing to do with his father's offense, "but it's impacted my business," he tells ThinkAdvisor.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

9 minute read

July 25, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Star Broker Tells of Her Strange Breakup With Edward Jones

In an interview with ThinkAdvisor, Melanie Housden claims she received rough treatment from the brokerage after her exit but fought back.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

11 minute read

June 28, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Ex-NBA Star Says He Should've Listened to His Financial Advisor

Antoine Walker tells ThinkAdvisor about the mistakes that bankrupted him and how he educates young players to do better.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

10 minute read

June 07, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

The Warning Sign That Predicted Nearly Every Modern Financial Crisis: Richard Vague

Most economists missed a clear signal ahead of the 2008 crash, the investor and ex-banker tells ThinkAdvisor.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

13 minute read

April 10, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Trusts for Pets: Not Just for the Super-Wealthy

A pet left out of a client's estate plan could end up in a shelter or euthanized, attorney Jason Smolen tells ThinkAdvisor.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

8 minute read

March 27, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

What the Nastiest Celebrity Estate Battles Can Teach Advisors

Michael Hackard tells ThinkAdvisor how advisors can help prevent inheritance wars, invoking stars like Mickey Rooney and Jerry Lee Lewis.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

12 minute read

March 13, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Inside Merrill's New Framework for Wealthy Families

Family governance experts Valerie Galinskaya and Matthew Wesley tell ThinkAdvisor how to help wealthy clients develop spending plans.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

7 minute read

March 08, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Can Learn From One Financial Portfolio Manager's Approach to Difficult Clients

Antonio Rodrigues tells ThinkAdvisor how he serves high-maintenance clients — and maintains a 95% retention rate.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

6 minute read

March 08, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers Aren't the Only Ones With Difficult Clients

Antonio Rodrigues tells ThinkAdvisor how he serves high-maintenance clients — and maintains a 95% retention rate.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

6 minute read

January 02, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

What Suze Orman Really Thinks of Financial Advisors

Orman tells ThinkAdvisor about her 17 years as a broker and what she thinks of digital advice.

By Jane Wollman Rusoff

16 minute read

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