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  Top 5 Retirement Issues

  By Editorial Staff  |  February 25, 2013

  Investment Advisor talked to several of the main players on the retirement stage to get their thoughts on the big challenges of modern retirement.

• 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.

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  Wanted: Smart Strategies for Wealthy’s Steeper Tax Landscape

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  February 22, 2013

  Not since Jimmy Carter’s presidency have the very well-off been subject to such high tax liability. The increases are permanent.

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  10 Worst Districts for Women’s Pay Revealed; Senators Push Paycheck Fairness Act

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  January 30, 2013

  Senate democrats gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would help close the pay gap between women and men working equivalent jobs.

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  Road to Independence Is Particularly Rocky for Minorities

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  January 30, 2013

  Despite the hurdles minorities face in going independent, it should still be a goal for young planners.

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  Here’s Your Lead Generation Machine

  By Ellen Uzelac  |  January 23, 2013

  Here’s a storyboard you’ll love: Investor checks out financial advisor online and likes what he sees. Investor hires financial advisor.

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  What’s an Advisor’s Value?

  By Michael Finke  |  January 23, 2013

  A recent survey conducted by Fidelity Investments found that only 57% of clients felt their advisor provided value during “recent market conditions.”

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  Top Portfolio Products: Women Hedge Fund Managers Provide More Alpha, Report Says

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  January 11, 2013

  Women managing hedge funds provide higher returns, a Rothstein Kass report found. Also, Security Benefit Corp introduced a next-generation fixed annuity.

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  Raymond James Recruits Wells Fargo Mother-Daughter Team

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  January 7, 2013

  A Baltimore-based CFP team with $200 million in AUM and $2 million in annual production has jumped ship from Wells Fargo to join Raymond James’ IBD channel.

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  Top 10 States With Most & Fewest Millionaires

  By Michael S. Fischer, AdvisorOne  |  January 7, 2013

  Rankings by Phoenix Global Wealth Monitor show some surprising findings on which states have the most millionaires.