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ETFs Still Mystify Investors
By Melanie WaddellA recent survey by TD Ameritrade found that nearly 20 years after the first ETFs were introduced, investors remain unfamiliar with them. Of the...
November 19, 2010
Lipper Reports Bad Week for Most FundsThe latest Lipper statistics show that bear funds had a good week while others weakened.
November 18, 2010
LPL IPO: Trading Comes as Deals Flood the MarketIn the week that LPL Financial has launched its IPO, the financial services IPO market has returned to a position of strength after passing through an unwelcoming summer period.
November 17, 2010
Advisor Spotlight: What are the biggest challenges facing you in this market?Mark Pruitt, CSA and founder and CEO of Strategic Estate Planning Services Inc. in Texas, took the time to answer some questions about his practice and what drew him to the senior market.
November 17, 2010
BondDesk’s Shayne: EU Troubles With Ireland May Mean Lower Yields in U.S.Between Ireland and Greece, the EU has its hands full trying to stave off potential disaster for the euro and the union, but BondDesk's Chris Shayne says it's too early to tell how it'll influence U.S. Treasuries.
November 16, 2010
Selling Disability Benefits to the Physician MarketPhysician groups are among the best-kept secrets in the employee benefits market. There are hundreds of thousands of small medical groups (fewer than 50 employees), representing a market with tremendous growth and sales potential. There are
November 15, 2010
4 tips for managing your brand onlineIt is often hard to differentiate what makes one brand more successful than another when it comes to marketing online. Of course, much of this has to do with your brand management and the way you are presented to your niche.
November 12, 2010
Ramge to Head Nebraska DOIBruce Ramge has been appointed acting director of the Nebraska Department of Insurance by Gov. Dave Heineman (R.).