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  The Morning After…

  By David Tittsworth, IAA  |  November 7, 2012

  Now that the election is over, how can we move the ball forward—for your businesses and your clients—during the coming months and weeks?

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  Mariner Wealth Advisors Announces Partnership With RiverPoint

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  November 1, 2012

  Mariner CEO Marty Bicknell, who founded the wealth advisory in 2006, was previously a senior vice president of investments at A.G. Edwards & Sons.

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  Best and Worst 529 College Plans for 2012: Morningstar

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  October 18, 2012

  What’s striking this year is the big pool of winners, a reflection of the improvement in the 529 industry since it hit bottom in 2008—and seven of the 27 medalists are advisor-sold.

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  New Hire Roundup: Hatteras Promotes Murphy

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  August 22, 2012

  This week in new hires, Robert Murphy was named CIO of Hatteras Alternative Mutual Funds; Steven Lofquist went to JHS Capital Advisors; and Franklin Square welcomed Mike Gerber.

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  Morgan Stanley Adds 9 Reps From Merrill, UBS, Wells & LPL

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 21, 2012

  These summer hires come on board with more than $1 billion in assets and $8 million in yearly production.

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  Harris, M&I Banks Merge Broker-Dealers

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 3, 2012

  The BMO Financial Group now has 165 financial advisors in nine states, BMO Harris Financial Advisors President Mike Miroballi told AdvisorOne.

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  Commonwealth Grabs $100M Ex-LPL Team in California

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  July 30, 2012

  For the first six months of 2012, the broker-dealer has added about $20 million in yearly fees and commissions with some 50 advisors.

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  Cambridge Women Advisors Panel Reveals ‘Secrets of the Rainmaker’

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  July 20, 2012

  The panel of top women advisors touched upon secrets to success, juggling the life/work balance and smashing through possible glass ceilings.

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  Puzzling Over Dodd-Frank, Profiting From Social Networks: July Research—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  June 28, 2012

  In Research magazine's July cover story, Manhattan Institute scholar Nicole Gelinas ennumerates ongoing uncertainties about the landmark legislation's scope and significance. Also in the issue, Ellen Uzelac looks at social media's potential.

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  Branch Manager’s Cowboy Call: ‘Can You Ride for the Brand?’

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  June 27, 2012

  Hard-driving, competitive, goal-focused, Keith A. Vanderveen, president of the home region of Wells Fargo Advisors’ Private Client Group, does not mince words.