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CEO Schwartz: What Cambridge, Advisors Must Do to Stay Successful
Despite the scenic Colorado view, the meeting began on a somber note as CEO Eric Schwartz eulogized marketing and recruiting head Jim Guy, who died April 5.
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NAPFA Names Geoffrey Brown CEO
In his new role as NAPFA CEO, Brown will be responsible for the growth of the organization that now numbers...
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Bond Investors Must Prepare for Rate Spike: SEC’s Walter
At the FINRA conference, SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter also said it was time to get to the "nitty-gritty" of a...
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Janney Nabs Morgan Stanley Team in Delaware
The advisors join with about $195 million in assets and $1.5 million in yearly fees and commissions.
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9 Myths of Breakaway Brokers Becoming RIAs
TDAI's new report, "The Myths and Realities of Becoming an RIA: Know the Facts Before Making a Move," debunks common...
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SIFMA Names Former Sen. Gregg as CEO
SIFMA announced Monday that former Sen. Judd Gregg has been appointed CEO and that Ken Bentsen, acting president and CEO,...
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Bernie Clark: The 2013 IA 25 Extended Profile
Clark has shown quiet but confident leadership not merely in growing Schwab’s custody unit, but in addressing many of advisors'...
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Blogs
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Mike Patton
Lessons From Losing a Client
Recently, I lost what I thought was a good client. In this post, I'll explain why and share the lesson...
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Michael E. Kitces
Why the CFP Board’s Proposal to Offer CE Is Wrong
In the first in a series of posts on the CFP Board’s proposal, an argument (from planners themselves) as to...
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Angie Herbers
Diamond Teams: A Solution to Finding the Best Talent
If you want to be the best employer in your area—a critical need in this era of talent shortages in...
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