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Why Cost Disclosure Might Actually Work for Clients and Advisors
By Bob ClarkKnut Rostad may well have hit upon one of the few instances when full disclosure could prove to be a tremendous benefit to clients.
November 15, 2012
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 EarningsEarnings fell as much as 88%, but also jumped over 70% within the broker-dealer industryAdvisorOne spotlights the six best and six worst performers.
November 14, 2012
Rogoff and Reinhart’s Mountain of Debt Warning Catches FireAs market talk focuses on the dangers of the U.S. fiscal cliff, Kenneth Rogoff and Carmen Reinharts debt theory is catching fire with the nations investment strategists.
November 14, 2012
Where—and Where Not—to Invest in 2013: Morgan, MFS ExpertsPolitical wrangling in Washington will have a powerful effect on the markets in 2013. That begs the question of whereand where notto invest next year.
November 13, 2012
Should Advisors Have to Disclose All Pressures to Maximize Revenues?The fiduciary and broker bonus debate revisited, with the help of Ron Rhoades. Should RIAs have to disclose their salaries and bonuses?
November 08, 2012
Merrill Lynch Warns of Post-Election Double WhammyMerrill Lynch Wealth Management recommends three talking points for financial advisors to keep in mind when talking with their clients.
November 08, 2012
Advisor Marketing and Social Media: No Job for AmateursWant to build and protect your brand? Get professional help. Heres one firm you should check out if youre serious about using tech tools to market yourself.
November 07, 2012
Barclays Recruits 18 Advisors; Morgan Stanley Adds 1; LPL Group Brings on Wells TeamThe new Barclays advisors come from many wirehouse and other firms with close to $40 million in yearly fees and commissions, as well as about $9.4 billion in assets.