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  To Succeed, Advisor CEOs, Compete to Be Unique, Not the Best

  By James Carney, ByAllAccounts  |  March 8, 2013

  Think you have to compete to be “the best” advisory firm? You’re wrong. Here's a path to success that focuses on your unique services and unique client profiles.

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  Yes, Financial Literacy Is a Problem—That’s What Advisors Are For

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  February 20, 2013

  Nothing comes as close to motherhood and apple pie in the realm of economics as financial literacy, yet the cause has taken a bit of a beating in recent years.

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  How to Fix Social Security While Averting Fiscal Ruin: Pozen

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  February 5, 2013

  Bob Pozen knows how to fix Social Security, even after the United States falls off the new fiscal cliff—and the U.S. will fall, on March 1 to be exact, he says.

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  13 Ex-Football Players and Finance: The Good & the Bad

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  January 24, 2013

  After success of varying degrees in the NFL or college football, nine former players took the high road and four others the very low road.

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  Morgan Stanley Drops Smith Barney From Name

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  September 25, 2012

  “The name change was not unexpected,” said a recruiter. “Finally, we have the culmination of what was not a joint venture, but a takeover.”

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  Robert Pozen: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 11, 2012

  As chairman emeritus of MFS Investment Management, Robert Pozen used his bully pulpit to argue for Social Security reform and the protection of Americans’ retirement assets.

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  Charles Biderman: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  April 26, 2012

  Charles Biderman, president and CEO of investment research firm TrimTabs, started his career as a stock margin clerk at Francis I. du Pont & Co.

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  Pozen Slams Gingrich on Social Security, Income Taxes

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  December 28, 2011

  AdvisorOne contributor Robert Pozen took to the pages of the Washington Post on Monday to critique Newt Gingrich’s plan for both Social Security and income taxes. Not surprisingly, the long-time Democrat, isn’t impressed.

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  MFS’ Pozen Takes Aim at U.S. Deficit, Slams Target-Date Funds: RIS

  By Sherry Christie  |  October 21, 2011

  Éminence grise of investment management invites Retirement Income Symposium attendees to ponder 8.5% rates of return on state pensions.

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  Lessons Learned in Crisis Management: Sept. 11

  By Bill Good  |  September 8, 2011

  How one financial advisor effectively shared his concerns and support with clients on this tragic day.