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LPL Financial Launches Fee-Based VA Platform for All Its Advisors
By James J. GreenLower M&E expenses on VAs from five different VA manufacturers will be available to advisors on all of LPL's channels.
February 15, 2011
The Advantage for Advisors of a Fiduciary Duty Right NowNo matter what the SEC decides to do (or not do), there remains a broad marketing advantage right now for fiduciary advisors.
February 10, 2011
National Financial’s Mirchandani on Fidelity’s Strategy, Advisor ChallengesTwo years after being named to run second-largest clearing firm for IBDs, Mirchandani discusses challenges posed by risk-shy investors and an aging advisor workforce.
February 10, 2011
Fidelity Announces Upgrades for National Financial’s StreetScapeSanjiv Mirchandani, president of National Financial, said upgrades being rolled out during 2011 include redesign, trading and account management enhancements.
February 09, 2011
Fiduciary Challenge: The 2011 fi360 Article CompetitionCalling all fiduciary thought leaders, share your insights on helping fiduciaries better understand and perform their roles or advocate for higher standards of care.
February 08, 2011
Could a Fiduciary Standard Spell Doomsday?Insurance agent trade groups are forecasting a doomsday scenario for broker-dealers and their agents.
February 08, 2011
Could a Fiduciary Standard Spell Doomsday?Insurance agent trade groups are forecasting a doomsday scenario for broker-dealers and their agents.
February 08, 2011
Call for NominationsQuick message, people. Benefits Selling, a sister publication to National Underwriter, has extended its deadline for nominations for the Broker of the Year award to ...