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Year of the Bond ETF
By Staff WriterWith so much happening in all directions, last year was insane for the ETF industry, even in relatively staid areas like fixed-income. The number of...
February 01, 2008
A Plan for the PlannersSuccession planning has never been at the top of most advisors' hit lists. As Tim Edwards, a principal with Prospera Financial, puts it: "It's one...
February 01, 2008
From High-Tech Entrepreneur to Wealth Management COO and CoachPart of the mystery of modern air travel is wondering who you're going to wind up sitting next to and how annoying they're going to...
February 01, 2008
Executive Shifts, Write-Downs ContinueJust weeks after the departure of former Merrill Lynch CEO Stan O'Neal, news reports have circulated that Mac Gardner, head of global wealth management for...
February 01, 2008
An Advisor's AdvisorAsk not what your clients can do for you -- ask what you can do for your clients. That variation on a John F. Kennedy theme...
February 01, 2008
Growing PainsThere are several paths to building a bigger business. But they all boil down to these two things:1. More assets2. More time is spent with...
February 01, 2008
Constructive EngagementIt's a well known that investors love steady returns and hate surprises. With more media scrutiny of Wall Street than ever and news reaching investors...
February 01, 2008
Smith Barney Team Turns Biz Contacts into ResultsAs subprime-related woes continue to disrupt the financial-services industry, financial markets and the broader economy, a Smith Barney team with three advisors and two associates...