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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.

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  11 Senators Unite on Resolution to Protect Retirement Tax Incentives

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  December 7, 2012

  With fiscal cliff negotiations putting tax incentives for retirement savings potentially on the chopping block, 11 senators have voiced their support for the employer-based retirement system by joining forces on a Sense of the Congress resolution.

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  SEC, FINRA Enforcement Roundup: Fund Execs First to Face Charges of Overvaluing Assets

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  November 29, 2012

  Three top executives of KCAP Financial Inc., a New York-based publicly traded fund being regulated as a business development company, have been charged by the SEC with overstating the fund’s assets during the financial crisis. a complaint against the president and owner of a Polish-born brokerage firm for targeting the Polish...

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  Recruiting Roundup: Wells Adds 31 FAs With $3.5 Billion

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  November 16, 2012

  LPL, Raymond James and Securities America also grab reps from rivals.

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  New Hire Roundup: Commonwealth Named as a Top Place to Work—Again

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  November 14, 2012

  This week in new hires, Commonwealth Financial Network once again made the Boston Globe’s list of top places to work in Massachusetts; Ellen Turf announced she would depart NAPFA next year; and Intech announced a new hire and promotions.

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  After Obama Victory, How the New Government Is Shaping Up for Advisors: Updated

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  November 7, 2012

  Some notable newcomers—Elizabeth Warren, for one—join Congress, which remains divided between the two parties as fiscal cliff, tax issues come to fore of national agenda. FPA and FSI's leaders and lobbyists weigh in on what's next.

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  Weather Catastrophes Hitting U.S. Hardest: Munich Re Report

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 30, 2012

  Study analyzing severe weather was released just days before Hurricane Sandy.

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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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  Baird Grabs 7 Reps With $970M as Janney Adds New Manager

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  October 16, 2012

  The new Baird reps join from Morgan Stanley, Citi and other firms.

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  SEC Creates Deputy CIO Position to Spur Modernization

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 11, 2012

  In her new role as deputy director, Pamela Dyson will coordinate closely with the agency’s divisions and offices to maintain an innovative, secure and efficient technology infrastructure, the SEC says.