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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
SEC Names Acting, Deputy Directors of Enforcement
By Melanie WaddellThe SEC announced Thursday that George Canellos has been named acting director, and that David Bergers, director of the SECs Boston Regional Office, has been named acting deputy director.
January 31, 2013
Skydiving Without a Parachute: Using Analogies to Reach Clients and ProspectsUse analogies, similes, stories and even pictures to communicate complex financial concepts to clientsand prospects.
January 31, 2013
TD Ameritrade Leadership Charts Course for RIA Custodian’s FutureTD Ameritrade Institutionals leadership took to the stage Thursday morning at the companys 2013 annual conference in San Diego.
January 31, 2013
SEI Added 488 RIAs in ‘12The advisor network also says its business grew 40%, or by $7.1 billion, last year.
January 31, 2013
Top RIA’s Top Business Model: Keep Your Hands Off!Do-it-yourself investors and financial advisors associated with actively managed investments all are missing the boat, according to Mark Hebner, an RIA managing $1.8 billion who says the "passive advisor" is the best business model.
January 31, 2013
TD Ameritrade Unveils 3 Critical Advisor Initiatives as National Shindig BeginsThe plans cover three critical areas of interest for advisors: the search for the next generation of advisors; advocacy in Washington for a fiduciary standard, and enhancing TDAI's technology offerings to provide more efficiency to RIAs.
January 30, 2013
10 Worst Districts for Women’s Pay Revealed; Senators Push Paycheck Fairness ActSenate democrats gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would help close the pay gap between women and men working equivalent jobs.
January 30, 2013
Road to Independence Is Particularly Rocky for MinoritiesDespite the hurdles minorities face in going independent, it should still be a goal for young planners.