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  Gridlock Easing in Congress, but Not in House Financial Services: Rep. Himes

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  April 16, 2013

  While the icy stalemate in Congress is “beginning to thaw,” expect further gridlock on the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., told state regulators Tuesday.

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  Looking for a Job After College? Try Financial Planning

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  April 12, 2013

  Deena Katz and Harold Evensky make a pitch: the education’s practical, and a job is waiting for you upon graduation.

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  Prospera Adds Cottonwood Capital Advisors

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  April 11, 2013

  Prospera Financial Services announced on Thursday that it was adding Cottonwood Capital Advisors, and with it, $121 million in assets under management.

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  Recruiting Roundup: Baird Grabs Wells FAs, UBS Branch Manager; Royal Adds 2 Indie Groups

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  April 9, 2013

  The new Baird group has about $770 million in client assets, and the new Royal Alliance-affiliated reps have more than $400 million.

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  Best and Worst States for Small Business in 2013

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  April 9, 2013

  Despite the claims by advocates that lower taxes entice business, a new survey finds it’s actually something else.

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  New Hire Roundup: National Advisors Trust Names New CEO

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 4, 2013

  This week in new hires, James Combs was named CEO of National Advisors Trust Co., and FSI elected two new board members.

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  Taxes and the States: Which Take the Biggest Bites?

  By Mike Patton  |  April 1, 2013

  Governments are always looking to tax, and in these states, you can expect to find steep taxes on wireless services, lottery winnings, property and more.

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  Merrill Bulks Up Training

  By Ellen Uzelac  |  April 1, 2013

  In a bold bid to boost performance, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management has re-engineered its iconic training program.

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  H.D. Vest Picks a Compliance-Friendly Social Media Platform

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  March 29, 2013

  Guess which compliant and secure social media platform H.D. Vest chose for its 4,600 advisors after a year of research?

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  New Hire Roundup: Christian Brothers Appoints Four

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 27, 2013

  This week in new hires, Christian Brothers Investment Services announced four key appointments, and American Century welcomed Joseph Schultz.