2012 IA 25

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  Through the Years: A History of the IA 25

  By Editorial Staff  |  May 29, 2012

  After 10 years, we’ve compiled quite a list of heavyweights that had great influence on the industry.

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  Larry Roth: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 28, 2012

  It’s almost as if Larry Roth stole Burger King’s “Have it your way” tagline, except it directly affects advisor and client well-being rather than how one might like their fast food.

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  Dr. Kent Smetters: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 25, 2012

  A good argument could be made for excluding Wharton professor Kent Smetters from the IA 25.

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  Xi Jinping: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  May 24, 2012

  Not familiar with Mr. Xi? You will become so, for Xi Jinping is likely to become the new leader of the country

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  Mark Tibergien: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  May 23, 2012

  Mark Tibergien has been on the IA 25 list every year since it’s been published, and his sharp mind, insight into the advisory world and passion for the profession hasn’t abated over those years.

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  Julie Littlechild: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  May 21, 2012

  At advisor conferences, where she is a popular speaker, and in conversations around the industry, Littlechild and her cogent research are mentioned constantly.

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  Jud Bergman: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  May 18, 2012

  Our cover story profile of Envestnet in June 2011 suggested that the company stood squarely at the crossroads of the main issues facing advisors today.

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  Joshua Brown: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  May 17, 2012

  Joshua Brown, the bomb thrower behind the blog The Reformed Broker, has always had his eye on the financial services industry.

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  Phyllis Borzi: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 16, 2012

  The date for unveiling a redraft of the Department of Labor’s proposed rule redefining the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act is drawing closer.

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  Allen Stanford and Jon Corzine: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 15, 2012

  Allen Stanford and Jon Corzine: two names that have come to occupy the same sullied space as Bernie Madoff.