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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
First Republic Bank Now Part of Merrill
By Janet LevauxMerrill Lynch has completed the merger of First Republic Bank, which is now part of Merrill Lynch Bank & Trust. First Republic, a private banking...
November 01, 2007
Catching up with... Chet Helck"It had a significant financial impact," admits Chet Helck, when asked about Raymond James's decision last year requiring insurers that wanted to sell annuities through...
November 01, 2007
Edward Jones in 2007: 'A Very Good Year'Edward Jones continues to stay at the top of the customer and financial advisor satisfaction charts. But with Wachovia's plans to consolidate its brokerage business...
November 01, 2007
Heirs and OmissionsIf you had a career wish for your daughter or son, would it be as a financial advisor? If that wish came true, could you...
November 01, 2007
Today's the DayI imagine it's bittersweet when one's dire predictions become reality: on one hand, you'd have to be somewhat gratified to know you were right; on...
November 01, 2007
The Caring Voice of Reason"Our clients don't come to us to be their friends," says Nancy Gardner. "They come to us as professionals to manage their money. They want...
November 01, 2007
The View From The TopOne of the surest signs of the growing importance of the independent advisor business model is the proliferation of studies that seek to unlock the...
November 01, 2007
Give Them What They WantBrian Stimpfl has no delusions that TD Ameritrade can provide every possible technology solution to all of its customers. On the other hand, Stimpfl knows...