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Ben Lee

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Mr. Lee hails from Houston by way of Shanxi. A longtime investment analyst and financial commentator before the 2008 crash, he has since concentrated on providing consultant services to clients in the securities and employer benefits industries. 

How to Avoid Financial Phishing Scams

Financial advisors are targeted by cyber-criminals because of the high value of financial data and the generally unsophisticated security at small firms, Andrea McGrew writes on ThinkAdvisor. Cyber-criminals exploit human error using phishing scams, and it is up to advisors to understand these tactics and protect client data, according to McGrew.

Simple Protocols to Keep Private Data Private