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Revolutionizing Advice, Pt. 2: Transforming the BD Advisor
By Sanjiv MirchandaniThe nature of the advice investors demand is changing, as are investors and advisors themselves. In the conclusion of this two-part series, how broker-dealers can transform their advisors to benefit from Advisor 2.0.
November 19, 2012
LPL Adds $8.2 Billion Credit Union to PlatformLPL, the independent broker-dealer, says it now has over 685 banks and credit unions as clients.
November 19, 2012
Mr. Dodd goes to HollywoodChris Dodd has gone from the senate to lobbying for the film industry.
November 16, 2012
Revolutionizing Advice, Pt. 1: Transforming the Broker-DealerThe nature of the advice investors demand is changing, as are investors and advisors themselves. In part one of a series, we present the concrete steps broker-dealers should consider to remain relevant after the revolution.
November 16, 2012
Bank Shrinkage Seen Permanent in Europe and, Later, in U.S.The 160,000 positions already announced as being on the chopping block are far from the end, with many banks not having revealed the full toll of their changes.
November 16, 2012
11 ways to sell IUL more ethicallyIndexed universal life sales are growing rapidly, but it's a complex product, and those who sell it face the looming possibility of a federal fiduciary standard.
November 16, 2012
Recruiting Roundup: Wells Adds 31 FAs With $3.5 BillionLPL, Raymond James and Securities America also grab reps from rivals.
November 15, 2012
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