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Bill Dwyer Makes the Case for Success of LPL in ‘Golden Age of Advice’
By James J. GreenLPLs president of national sales lays out new initiatives in retirement plan advice and service to the high net worth and says the firm is adding competencies at a time of economic downturn.
August 17, 2012
Experts’ Top Pearls of Wisdom on Practice ManagementThis summer four practice management experts tackled the Herculean task of defining practice management for advisors and addressed the findings of the first Pursuing Practice Excellence study. Here are some of the participants best insights.
August 15, 2012
FSI Advisors Weigh In on Presidential Race, Economy & MoreFinancial advisors in an FSI member poll show a decided preference for Romney, predict a flat economy and suggest a continued move toward fees.
August 15, 2012
Bridgeworth Decamps to LPL From Lincoln With $1B in AssetsBridgeworth Financial has added reps from Ameriprise and others and signed on to LPLs hybrid-RIA platform.
August 15, 2012
Glass Half Full: Why Knut Rostad Remains Optimistic on FiduciaryFor investors, says Rostad, the new normal is not just distrust, its disgust. So they, especially the young, will turn to technology solutions for their advice needs. How will you react?
August 15, 2012
4 Things to Do Before the CallThese tips will help you make the most of your next sales call.
August 14, 2012
Berthel Fisher Adds 26 Reps From Defunct Milkie FergusonThe broker-dealer plans to make more purchases and step up recruiting, CEO Thomas Berthel said.
August 14, 2012
Consultative Approach to Selling Voluntary Employee BenefitsVoluntary premiums are growing as much as 10 times faster than employer-paid premiums, according to a 2011 report by McKinsey & Company.