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  Massachusetts Slaps Morgan Stanley With $5M Fine Over Facebook IPO

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  December 18, 2012

  Massachusetts regulators said the firm's investment bankers had 'inappropriate influence' on its research analysts

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  How to Buy Facebook Without All the Risk

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 17, 2012

  As demand skyrockets for Facebook’s new shares, advisors plan to jump into this investing product that will give clients exposure to the hot social media IPO without too much volatility.

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  Top 10 Mobile Apps for Financial Advisors

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  April 16, 2012

  Mobile apps can help advisors increase revenue and improve client support, says Financial Social Media President Amy McIlwain, who lists her top 10 favorite apps.

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  Pre-Facebook U.S. IPO Market Off to a Sluggish Start in 2012

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  February 13, 2012

  Considering the current weakness in U.S. IPOs, Facebook’s initial public offering will be a welcome boost.

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  New Raymond James Social Media Platform Lets Advisors Use LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  November 2, 2011

  Raymond James is using a new social media platform from Actiance that will let it use social media sites including LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter while complying with FINRA regs.

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  NASAA Warns on Fake Facebook Friends, Offers Ways to Protect Self

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  September 8, 2011

  Social networks are a prime breeding ground for con artists looking to defraud investors, warns the NASAA. Here are the red flags to spot them, and tips on protecting against them.

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  Facebook Use Doubles Among Millionaires in 2011

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  August 16, 2011

  Don’t disregard Facebook—a report from Spectrem says the number of millionaires who use the site has doubled since 2010 to 46%. Meanwhile, Chad Bockus' Socialware has secured $7 million via Morgan Stanley to enhance its platform.