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What I Learned From My First Client Advisory Board Meeting
By Mike PattonFor one thing, Mike Patton learned an estate planning attorney in his town has been singing his praises.
May 06, 2011
Mark Tibergien, Pershing Advisor Solutions: The Extended 2011 IA 25 Profile“It’s Groundhog Day in the industry,” says Mark Tibergien.
May 05, 2011
At FPA Townhall, CEO Tuttle Says 'Downward Spiral' in Membership Is OverAt FPA Retreat, leadership also addresses fiduciary standard, growth of women and finance community, and lobbying efforts.
May 05, 2011
Trends in Recruiting—Mark Elzweig Looks at Current Deals BDs Are Offering FAs: VideoIn this 4-minute video, veteran Wall Street recruiter Mark Elzweig discusses with AdvisorOne's Gil Weinreich how to differentiate competing firms and the benefits of establishing a relationship with a recruiter.
May 05, 2011
HighTower Expands With Another Merrill Lynch Advisory TeamHighTower announced Monday that it had recruited another advisor team from Merrill Lynch.
May 05, 2011
New Hire Roundup: RJF's Augustine Succeeds Sayler; Valdman, Leventino Join ETFSIn new-hire news this week, Raymond James Financial CEO Paul Reilly announced that Jamie Augustine would succeed Van Sayler as head of Fixed Income.
May 05, 2011
New Hire Roundup: Augustine Succeeds Sayler at RJF; Valdman and Leventino Join ETFSIn new-hire news this week, Raymond James Financial CEO Paul Reilly announced that Jamie Augustine will succeed Van Sayler as head of Fixed Income.
May 04, 2011
3 ways to add a simple referral system to your businessWhile most of us inherently understand the benefits of having our clients refer their friends, family, and colleagues, we fail to actively make it part of our marketing plan.