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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
RBS Wins: Singapore LIBOR Papers to Be Sealed
By Marlene Y. SatterThe decision came in a closed hearing after the bank said that public availability of the documents could have extensive potential prejudice on confidential regulatory investigations.
October 24, 2012
Joint Venture Drops Smith BarneyMorgan Stanley says that its U.S. wealth management business is now branded Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM).
October 24, 2012
Should Advisors Run for Office?FPA head Paul Auslander recently argued advisors should get more interested in public office. Why, though, has the interest been so modest to begin with?
October 24, 2012
Cold Call RewriteI wrote about cold calling in my September and October columns and asked readers to take my survey. Heres the most poignant of 142 answers I got to the question, What is the most difficult part of the cold calling process?"
October 24, 2012
Advisor ImpossibleHave you noticed how many reality television shows there are these days?
October 24, 2012
New Hire Roundup: Mozzocci Goes to Cantor FitzgeraldThis week in new hires, Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors welcomed Theresa Mozzocci, and BondDesk announced that Howard Edelstein would add the role of CEO to his position as chairman.
October 24, 2012
For Advisors Plagued by Production Plateaus, New Oppenheimer Program Offers CureThe newly formed CEO Advisor Institute offers advisors tools and templates to help them manage complexity and maintain life-work balance.
October 24, 2012
LPL Grabs $175M Team From SagePointThe 19-member group is based in Southern California and focuses on boomers, as well as members of Gen X and Y.