Obama

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  Averting Fiscal Cliff Requires Special Type of Leadership

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  November 19, 2012

  Harvard University's Ronald Heifetz, the author of widely cited texts on leadership, explains why the president has the upper hand in fiscal cliff talks, and how Democrats need to help Republicans sell compromise back home.

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  A Bullish Neil Hennessy Thinks Now Is the Time for Equities

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  November 15, 2012

  Acquisition of FBR mutual funds shows his firm’s own belief in stocks; when interest rates rise, investors in fixed income will be "killed."

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  Lagarde Seeks IMF Relevance in Southeast Asia

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

  After the 1997 Asian financial crisis compelled some countries to adhere to IMF austerity policies, feelings ran high against the institution and spurred nations in the region to take steps to handle their own financial well-being.

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  Retirement Planning for Next Four Years Under President Obama

  By William H. Byrnes, Esq., Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M.  |  November 13, 2012

  With the election behind us, it’s time for your clients to turn their attention to the looming tax reforms that should take shape over the next two months—and how these reforms can affect their retirement planning.

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  Obama on Fiscal Cliff: ‘I’ll Compromise,’ but Not on Taxing Top Earners

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  November 9, 2012

  Addressing the looming fiscal cliff, President Obama said Friday that while he’s not “wedded” to every detail of the plan he put forward previously to reduce the deficit, he will not compromise when it comes to making sure the top earners pay their fair share.

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  Friedman Sees Fiscal Cliff Colliding With Obama’s Legacy

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  November 9, 2012

  Political analyst Andy Friedman explains in his latest commentary that in the long term, the president’s legacy will ride on his ability to bring down the deficit.

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  State Street Makes Case for ETFs in Obama’s Second Term

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  November 8, 2012

  Targeted ETFs to consider in 2013 include REITs, munis and health care, says David Mazza, State Street’s head of ETF investment strategy.

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  Merrill Lynch Warns of Post-Election Double Whammy

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  November 8, 2012

  Merrill Lynch Wealth Management recommends three talking points for financial advisors to keep in mind when talking with their clients.

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  These Economic Gurus Are Hopping Mad Over Obama’s Victory

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  November 8, 2012

  Marc Faber, Peter Schiff and Charles Biderman slam Obama, while Nouriel Roubini lauds "a major defeat of Tea Party freaks."

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  In Election’s Wake: What Now for Advisors?

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  November 8, 2012

  TDAI offers some insight to changes at SEC, key congressional committees and 401(k)s.