Editorial Staff

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  Merrill Reinvents Training; Clearing Firms Get Social: April Research—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  April 1, 2013

  The cover story of the April issue of Research takes an in-depth look at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's revamped training program. A feature article examines the clearing industry's efforts to move beyond its traditional transaction focus.

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  Top 5 Retirement Issues

  By Editorial Staff  |  February 25, 2013

  Investment Advisor talked to several of the main players on the retirement stage to get their thoughts on the big challenges of modern retirement.

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  Top 5 Retirement Issues; Getting Better Decisions Out of Clients: March Investment Advisor—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  February 22, 2013

  For our retirement issue, Investment Advisor talked to some of the biggest names in the retirement industry to get their take on the biggest issues in retirement planning.

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  Rekindling Equity Enthusiasm; Optimizing Annuity Options: March Research—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  February 22, 2013

  "Stocks: A Hard Sell," the cover story by Ellen Uzelac, details how client enthusiasm for equities has taken a hit in recent years. The Annuity Analytics column, by Prof. Moshe Milevsky, offers advice on how to make the most of guaranteed living benefits in annuity contracts.

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  Our 20 Favorite Top Wealth Manager Logos

  By Editorial Staff  |  February 6, 2013

  What makes your firm stand out? Out of the 230 logos AdvisorOne gathered from our annual Top Wealth Managers listing and survey, our editors and art directors chose 20 designs that hit the mark.

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  Seeking Advisors’ Real Value; Generating High-Tech Leads: February Research—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  January 23, 2013

  The February issue of Research magazine takes an in-depth look at what value financial advisors actually provide to their clients. Ellen Uzelac's feature article "Here's Your Lead Generation Machine" probes how technology is providing new ways to find and engage prospective clients. "A Broker Who Broke Bad" offers the story,...

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  What to Do When Clients Think Twice; Making Small Caps Work for You: February Investment Advisor—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  January 21, 2013

  What’s happening in your clients’ minds when they can’t commit to a plan that you both know they need?

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  Market Blitz With David Blitzer; Growth by Design Study; 2013 Career Guide: January Investment Advisor—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  December 21, 2012

  The new year typically gets people looking ahead at things to come. Considering the things David Blitzer, chairman of the index committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices, sees coming, we couldn’t wait to share them.

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  Ranking 401(k) Transparency; Avoiding Liquidity Temptations: January Research—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  December 20, 2012

  Research magazine teams up with consulting firm Dalbar to present retirement plan transparency rankings. New regulations mandate that 401(k) plan service providers convey detailed disclosures, especially about fees.

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  Making It to Hall of Fame; Assessing Year Ahead; Following the Dumb Money: December Research—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  November 21, 2012

  The December issue of Research features the magazine's 22nd annual Advisor Hall of Fame, a benchmark of industry excellence. The annual Research Roundtable also appears in the December issue, as our expert panel looks ahead to the financial and economic outlook for 2013.