Colorado

• 

  A Succession Plan That Started at the Gym

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 20, 2013

  Certain professions and areas of study translate well to financial planning. Who knew personal training was one?

• 

  CEO Schwartz: What Cambridge, Advisors Must Do to Stay Successful

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 20, 2013

  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.

• 

  Securities America Adds 6 Financial Affiliates With $3.75B in Assets

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 16, 2013

  The credit unions and banks include 15 financial advisors and are located in the Midwest, West and Northeast.

• 

  Top Portfolio Products: Putnam Launches 6 New Funds

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 22, 2013

  Other new products include new retirement share classes for seven of Neuberger Berman’s funds and an Islamic index series from Russell.

• 

  Mixed News on Changes to Long-Term Care Tax Deductions

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 12, 2013

  The IRS has increased the amount of LTC insurance premiums that are deductible for 2013. But the news comes with a caveat.

• REITs: Building Attractive Growth

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  February 22, 2013

  We see a lot to like here, and while we say that about several of the agency REITs, Capstead Mortgage (CMO) has moved a bit higher on our near-term favorites list.

• 

  Lessons From Sandy: Are Your HNW Clients Prepared for a Home Loss?

  By Tony Guerrerio, ACE  |  February 20, 2013

  As the cost of living skyrockets after losing a home, policies from mass-market carriers can fall short of providing HNW families with any sense of normalcy.

• 

  NAPFA Elects Linda Leitz as National Chairwoman

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  February 19, 2013

  NAPFA tapped Leitz earlier than usual in the group's election cycle to add "continuity of leadership" as the group brings on a new CEO later in 2013.

• 

  Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Grab Reps From Rivals

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  February 15, 2013

  The movement involves advisors with more than $15.6 billion in client assets under management and $36 million in yearly fees & commissions.

• 

  SEC Enforcement Roundup: Husband and Wife Charged in Charity Fraud Against Seniors

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 7, 2013

  Also among recent enforcement actions was the sentencing of an insider trading informant who managed to avoid prison time for his cooperation.