Mitt Romney

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  Taking Sides: Will Wall Street’s Generosity to GOP Continue?

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  September 25, 2012

  In the 2008 presidential race, Barack Obama had a substantial edge over John McCain in raising money from Wall Street. That advantage has not only evaporated for the president in the current race, but has reversed dramatically.

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  On Romney’s 2011 Return, HNW Tax Preparer Says, ‘I’ve Never Prepared One This Complicated’

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  September 24, 2012

  One thing that was clear from the 379-page return was the benefit the Romneys have reaped from lower rates on long-term capital gains.

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  Ex-Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty Named CEO of Financial Services Roundtable

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  September 20, 2012

  Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota was named president and CEO of The Financial Services Roundtable, replacing longtime CEO Steve Barlett, who is retiring.

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  What Are the Odds? 6 Election Scenarios Affecting a ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal

  By Ron Pechtimaldjian, AdvisorOne  |  September 19, 2012

  In a weekly commentary, Jeff Kleintop, chief market strategist for LPL Financial, cobbled together an insightful selection of the odds of a “fiscal cliff” deal based on which party wins what after the election.

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  Obama vs. Romney: 6 Key Differences on Taxes, Regulation

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  September 12, 2012

  The two candidates offer voters starkly different ideas on how to reform the tax and financial systems.

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  How to Create Your Election Portfolio

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  September 12, 2012

  It won’t be long before the presidential election is upon us. Will your portfolio be ready? Analysts from Russell, OppenheimerFunds and more say how to reposition portfolios before Nov. 6.

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  7 U.S. Presidents Who Flopped Financially

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  September 6, 2012

  Becoming president doesn’t mean you’re as successful with your money as with your career. AdvisorOne spotlights seven who flopped financially.

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  Romney’s Approach to Nonprofits a Sharp Contrast From Obama’s, Report Says

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  September 5, 2012

  GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has had a very active personal involvement with charitable giving and the nonprofit world. But in many ways, his positions contrast sharply with those of President Obama.

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  GOP Exits Tampa, Trailed by Perception They’re Party of the Wealthy, Poll Finds

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  August 31, 2012

  As Republicans head home from Tampa after naming Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan to head their ticket in the November election, they face a widespread perception that the GOP is the party of the rich, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

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  Romney’s Tax Returns Reveal Lessons on Keeping Wealth in the Family

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  August 27, 2012

  The tax returns the Romney camp has released show a number of sophisticated wealth transfer and estate planning strategies that have led to an estimated $100 million fortune now held outside of the estate.