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  Labor (Force) of Love: Advising Working Moms

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  August 15, 2012

  Working moms are feeling the pressure from their twin roles of breadwinner and caregiver, author Erin Flynn Jay said.

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  New Hire Roundup: Orizon Joins Mariner

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  July 11, 2012

  This week in new hires, Mariner Wealth Advisors announced its acquisition of a majority interest in Orizon Investment Counsel’s wealth management division, and Lynne Ford joined Calvert Investments.

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  Spain, Cyprus Downgraded

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

  Moody's cut the ratings of Spain and Cyprus on Wednesday. Bond yields topped 7% for Spain, and in Italy’s first bond sale since Spain’s bailout yields surged.

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  15 Best Cities for College Grads to Find Work—and Live

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  June 5, 2012

  More than half of employers say they plan to hire recent college grads this year, according to a survey by CareerBuilder—but where?

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  RJ-MK Merger: It’s a Wrap

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  April 25, 2012

  Raymond James Financial said April 2 that it had completed the acquisition of Morgan Keegan from Regions Financial, paying $1.2 billion in cash.

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  New Hire Roundup: Hedge Fund Association Announces Officers; Carlyle Names Board

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 21, 2012

  This week in new hires, Hedge Fund Association announced newly elected officers; Carlyle Group named new board members; Altegris welcomed Amy Bennett; Sanjay Puri joined Zephyr Associates.

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  LPL Financial Names Joan Khoury Chief Marketing Officer

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  February 27, 2012

  Former Merrill, Wachovia, BONY marketing veteran to head up largest independent broker-dealer’s marketing efforts.

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  New Hire Roundup: Neuberger Berman Names Salzmann, Greene

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  December 14, 2011

  This week in new hires, Neuberger Berman appointed Eli Salzmann and Michael Greene as fund managers; Lacey Dingman became director of the SEC’s Office of Human Resources; and JHS Capital Advisors welcomed Young, Stovall & Co. to its advisor network.

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  Following a Trend, John Hancock Retreating From Annuity Business

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  November 30, 2011

  Firm will discontinue a number of VAs, market-value-adjusted annuities and an immediate annuity, blaming 'volatile equity markets' and low interest rate environment. Kerry Pechter sees move as continuing a trend.

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  New Hires Roundup: BlackRock Adds Taborsky; Fisher Goes to Touchstone; Harris myCFO Appoints Lee

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  September 8, 2011

  This week in new hires, Morningstar advances Harding; Penn Mutual brings in Reynolds; Meader Chairs CFA Institute board; IPI appoints Kumar and Sutherland.