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• Blair, Gross, Other Experts Weigh in on Euro Tumult and Anti-Wall Street Protests

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  November 23, 2011

  Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said the resolution of today’s global economic and financial challenges could get derailed by short-term political thinking, though he remains optimistic that leaders can address long-term issues. Blair spoke Nov. 2 to about 2,100 financial advisors and about 2,000 other guests as the keynote...

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  5 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  November 16, 2011

  Brokerage firms in the third quarter boosted earnings growth as high as nearly 2,200% and reported declines as low as 120% — AdvisorOne selected a lucky 10 to spotlight.

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  Schwab Recognizes Top Advisors, Firms at Impact 2011

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  November 3, 2011

  The company also donated $45,000 to charity on behalf of the recognized advisors.

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  At Schwab Impact 2011, Big Names Appear, Big Themes Predominate

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  October 31, 2011

  Bill Gross, Tony Blair, Maria Bartiromo and Chuck himself welcome advisors to Schwab’s hometown for Impact 2011.

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  Q3 Earnings: Schwab Misses Estimates as Average Revenue Per Trade Falls

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  October 17, 2011

  Net new assets in Advisor Services totaled $10.6 billion, a 33% year-over-year increase and no change from the second quarter of 2011.

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  Q2 Earnings: Schwab's Net Income Meets Estimates on ‘Soft’ Trading

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  July 18, 2011

  Net new assets in advisory accounts up year over year but down from previous quarter.

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  Schwab’s Clark on Retail Franchise Plans, New-Model Outsourcing

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  June 24, 2011

  Head of Schwab RIA unit says he understands advisor ‘sensitivity’ to retail branch advice plan.

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  New Schwab Franchise Program to Focus on Underserved Regions

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 7, 2011

  Andrew Salesky, SVP of Schwab’s new program, says offices will not compete with existing company RIAs.

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  Schwab Announces New Franchise Program for Independent Advisors

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 6, 2011

  Offices will offer same products, pricing, and service as company-managed branch locations, but with ‘independence.’

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  2010 Q4 Earnings: Schwab Income Falls on Yield-Plus Charges

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  January 18, 2011

  Net new assets in Advisor Services, though, rise 27% to $16.4 billion in the last quarter of 2010.