Goldman Golden Boy Goes RIA; 2011 SMA Managers of the Year: April Investment Advisor—Slideshow

In the April issue of Investment Advisor we focused on wealth management and the special issues wealth managers face. Despite rising quickly through the ranks at Goldman Sachs, John Haase wanted something more and left to start his own practice.

Turmoil in the Middle East has investors worried about what the future holds for those countries. Undoubtedly, the MENA revolution will have immediate impact on investment, but the long-term repercussions are less clear.

April also brings the 2011 SMA Managers of the Year. Selected by Denver-based due diligence firm Prima Capital, this year's winners exemplify what it takes to be the best.

And, we have the final installment of Olivia Mellan's series on Transforming the Workplace. This month, learn how to rebuild trust between employees after it's been broken.

Click through the following slides to see all the April features.

The Right Way to Leave a Wirehouse

John Haase had a good thing going at Goldman Sachs; a stratospheric rise through company ranks, ultra-high-net worth clients and the respect of his peers. It’s something from which most people would never leave. So why did he? Editor in Chief John Sullivan explains.

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Dollars and Dissent: What Regime Changes in MENA Countries Mean for Investors

Savita Iyer-Ahrestani sits down with global investors to explain the effect regime changes in the Middle East and North Africa have on investors beyond those countries’ borders.

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A Class Apart: The 2011 SMA Managers of the Year

Extraordinary due diligence and a history of success set 2011’s best SMA managers apart from the crowd. Prima Capital, a Denver-based firm that conducts due diligence on SMA managers, joined with Investment Advisor to select the winners. Find out who won.

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Restoring Trust: Seven Steps to Restore Confidence