Rep. Congressman Asks, "Where's My Health Insurance?"
By Heather Trese, Heather TreseDuring a recent orientation for new freshman Congress members, Republican Andy Harris a Maryland anesthesiologist elected on an anti-Obamacare platform was shocked to ...
November 17, 2010
What’s Behind Barclays and Baird's Recruiting Success?A look at the pros and cons of joining these firms from the wirehouses and why the emergence of more players is a welcome development for the advisor marketplace
November 17, 2010
NAA Summit Furthers Latino Inclusion in Financial ServicesThe NAA was founded by influential Latinos like Henry Cisneros, former HUD secretary, and Roel Campos, former SEC Commissioner.
November 17, 2010
The DOL’s DC Fiduciary Shift, and the SEC’s on Munis: Connecting the Advisor Tea LeavesThe increased awareness of the fiduciary duty resulting from financial re-regulation is already having visible effects on DC plans and muni bond advisors.
November 16, 2010
Indexed annuities set sales recordThe decline of annuities has been exaggerated. For nearly two years, it seems, every time we read news about annuities that news has been negative. Or at least it's contained a negative slant. Not this time.
November 16, 2010
Indexed annuities set sales recordThe decline of annuities has been exaggerated. For nearly two years, it seems, every time we read news about annuities that news has been negative. Or at least it's contained a negative slant. Not this time.
November 16, 2010
Lame-Duck Priorities: Bush Tax Cuts, AMT, Form 1099 for Small BusinessesThe probability is that all--or most--of the Bush tax cuts will be extended, but also look for AMT relief and a possible repeal of Form 1099 income reportign rules for small businesses.
November 15, 2010
Networking and Social MediaDo you have more than 100 friends on Facebook? What about 200? 300? 1,000?
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