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Obama Budget Would Eliminate IRA Benefits for Upper Middle Class
By Robert Bloink, William H. ByrnesIt is not just the rich who might find themselves subject to substantially higher taxes in 2013several initiatives in Obamas 2013 budget proposal would eliminate many important tax benefits of retirement savings plans for upper-middle-class taxpayers.
March 31, 2012
Using Social Media? Better Check With The SECThe SEC recently released a National Examination Risk Alert regarding investment advisor use of social media.
March 31, 2012
Living the DreamWith successful practices in Northern California and Hawaii, advisor Roy Gagaza has found that wherever he meets prospects age 55 and over they need to focus on principal preservation so they can enjoy those golden years.
March 31, 2012
Andrew Breitbart (1969-2012)Andrew Breitbart made a career out of challenging traditional media coverage of politics, giving voice to a new breed of grassroots conservatism and helping to create today's dynamic, almost manic, political landscape.
March 30, 2012
On 5th Anniversary of FPA’s Win on ‘Merrill Rule,’ Fight ContinuesLawsuit whose victory surprised and delighted many changed the conversation in Washington while industry still awaits shape of a final fiduciary rule.
March 30, 2012
Mapping the Client GenomeFinancial advisor Hugh Massie, president and founder of Atlanta-based firm DNA Behavior International, has long believed that its necessary for advisors to really know their clients thoroughly in order to better serve them.
March 29, 2012
Top Compliance Concerns From RCA: Pay-to-Play, Form PF, Social MediaFresh off starting their new positions at Regulatory Compliance Associates, Craig Moreshead and Lori Weston have zeroed in on three issues that should be on advisors radar screens.
March 29, 2012
Advisor Mark Balasa Worries Clients Are ‘Preoccupied’ With PoliticsWhen Mark Balasa of Balasa Dinverno Foltz says in a conversational but concerned tone that hes never seen clients exhibit such a preoccupation with politics as they do now, you pay attention.