Mindy Diamond

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  Sale of UBS-Americas Would Be ‘Nuclear Option,’ Says Expert

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  September 29, 2011

  UBS may need to consider spinning off its U.S. operations as a worst-case scenario, according to recruiters and others.

• Krawcheck Out in BofA Reorg

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  September 29, 2011

  Bank of America said in early September that wealth-management head Sallie Krawcheck was leaving the company as part of a major reorganization of the bank and its operations.

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  Where’s Your Compensation Heading?

  By Ellen Uzelac  |  September 29, 2011

  Most financial advisors expect to see a spike in revenue in 2011 but continuing market volatility and a growing unease over Washington have put a chill on any unfettered enthusiasm.

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  UBS CEO’s Departure Puts Advisors in Hot Seat

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  September 26, 2011

  UBS advisors are facing a tough situation as they await the naming of a permanent CEO to replace Oswald J. Gruebel.

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  BofA to Slash 30,000 Jobs, $5 Billion a Year in Costs

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  September 12, 2011

  BofA's restructuring comes six days after Sallie Krawcheck was let go as head of wealth management, but company says it will continue to hire FAs.

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  Post-Krawcheck BofA: Will Advisors Stay or Go?

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  September 7, 2011

  Experts debate whether advisors are likely to jump ship or stay in the face of management changes.

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  Securities America Sale: ‘Amazingly Low Price,’ Expert Says

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 17, 2011

  The news Wednesday that Ladenburg Thalmann is buying Securities America, for what some call a bargain price, resolves some issues for the IBD’s 1,700 advisors, but raises a good number of questions, as well, experts say.

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  Fidelity's Durbin Asks: Need Another Reason to Leave Wirehouses? Taxes?

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  June 6, 2011

  Fidelity white paper explores the taxation issues that arise when advisors switch business models from captive wirehouse to independent RIA.

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  The New Wirehouse World

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 1, 2011

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  Advisors' Career Choices Today: '31 Flavors,' Top Recruiter Says

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  December 16, 2010

  As they move, financial advisors face a growing and powerful array of options, says recruiter Mindy Diamond