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• Wirehouses Roll Out ’13 Comp Plans

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  January 23, 2013

  After getting feedback from top advisors, Morgan Stanley said in December that it will share a new stock-ownership plan with reps in 2013.

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  BofA-Merrill New Comp Plan: Good News, Bad News for Advisors

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  December 17, 2012

  “There is a revision to the bonus plan that could make it actually harder to earn the initial amounts,” said a compensation consultant.

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  Independence Still Looks Good, Though Few Take the Plunge

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  April 25, 2012

  A survey of some 2,500 traditional employee advisors found that more than 70% are considering a move to independence, says Diamond Consultants, a recruiting and consulting firm.

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  Most Advisors Want Independence, but Few Make Jump, Survey Says

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  April 10, 2012

  Short-term financial goals keep many advisors in their traditional channels, according to the recruiter Mindy Diamond.