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Morgan Stanley FAs Boost Sales in Q109
By Janet LevauxIts reps now have annualized revenue of about $630,000, which is close to 20 percent drop for the previous year's $772,000 but above the $603,000 of the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
April 15, 2009
As Recruiting Bubble Ends, What Alternatives Do Advisors Have?This is the fifth installment in an ongoing series for financial advisors evaluating recruiting packages, retention packages, setting up their own fee-only advisory firms or joining independent broker-dealers.
April 05, 2009
Eastbridge: Voluntary Firms Making CutsAbout 71% of the companies in the voluntary benefits market have reduced their own budgets due to the recession.
April 01, 2009
Wachovia FAs Learn of New BrandAfter completing its merger with Wells Fargo, Wachovia has outlined its retention and branding efforts to advisors: Retention bonuses are not being offered, and the...
April 01, 2009
Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney Shares News on Retention 'Awards'While some Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney advisors are being offered retention "awards" in the form of forgivable loans, Wachovia advisors are not set to receive any...
April 01, 2009
A Time for ResiliencyGlobalization and technology have heightened the interconnection, interdependence and fragility of today's marketplace. In response, Philip Kotler and John Caslione, authors of "Chaotics: The Business...
April 01, 2009
Choose Your PartnerIt's not a question of any port in a storm -- it's the right port ... in a tsunami. That's what independent broker-dealers are seeking...