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  Puzzling Over Dodd-Frank, Profiting From Social Networks: July Research—Slideshow

  By Editorial Staff  |  June 28, 2012

  In Research magazine's July cover story, Manhattan Institute scholar Nicole Gelinas ennumerates ongoing uncertainties about the landmark legislation's scope and significance. Also in the issue, Ellen Uzelac looks at social media's potential.

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  Retirement in a Yield-Free World

  By Michael Finke  |  June 27, 2012

  Estimating a retirement income strategy requires a few assumptions including the expected return on invested assets.

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  Swindling the Elderly: A Real and Growing Problem

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  June 13, 2012

  A survey of experts including financial planners, securities regulators and medical professionals who deal daily with aging Americans whose cognitive abilities are in decline say the problem of financial exploitation of senior citizens is real, and getting worse.

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  Fiduciary Standard Does Not Increase Costs, Study Says

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  April 4, 2012

  A study released in early March by two academics goes a long way in settling one of the stickier questions surrounding the fiduciary debate.

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  Advisor Mark Balasa Worries Clients Are ‘Preoccupied’ With Politics

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  March 29, 2012

  When Mark Balasa of Balasa Dinverno Foltz says in a conversational but concerned tone that he’s never seen clients exhibit such a “preoccupation with politics” as they do now, you pay attention.

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  Tips to Manage Personal Wealth in Volatile Markets: NAPFA

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  October 31, 2011

  AdvisorOne offers top tips culled from speakers at NAPFA’s Practice Management & Investments conference in Brooklyn. Topics include risk management, behavioral finance and macroeconomics.

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  New Hire Roundup: Murphy New FSC President/CEO; MSRB Taps New Officers, Board

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  August 25, 2011

  This week in new hires, FSC named Jerry Murphy its new president and CEO, while MSRB announced new officers and members of its board.

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  A 5-Year Pre-Retirement Plan

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 31, 2011

  What your clients should be thinking about as that crucial date approaches.

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  Harold Evensky on Steps Needed to Restore Investor Trust—Weekend Interview

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 19, 2011

  With a new book on wealth management, the sage of Coral Gables discusses fiduciary, the regulators, the future and, notably, clients.

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  The New School

  By Megan Bader  |  January 1, 2011

  I need a job: simple problem. No simple solution, I’ve been surprised to find.