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  • Apr. 25, 2013
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    LPL, Raymond James Report Lackluster Recruiting Quarter

    Independent broker/dealer LPL Financial and Raymond James had a lackluster first quarter for recruiting advisors....More
  • Mar. 18, 2013
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    IBDs Dress Up Offerings to Retain Fee-Based, Tactical Advisors

    Some large independent broker/dealers are dressing up their offerings to retain and attract fee-based advisors who manage their clients’ assets on a discretionary basis....More
  • Aug. 10, 2012
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    Olympian Advisors Look Back on Lessons Learned

    As the London Olympics wrap up, I’ve been talking with a few financial advisors this week who participated in the international games when they were younger years earlier. It’s striking how their experiences as athletes have a bearing on the manner in which they conduct their business today....More
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This flawless, 101.7-carat, pear-shaped diamond—one of the world’s largest —will go up for auction at Christie’s “Magnificent Jewels” sale in Geneva on May 15, 2013. How much will it sell for? Choose the correct answer and registered site users will be eligible to win a one-year subscription to Christie's Geneva Jewelry sales catalogue, courtesy of Christie's. 

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Ed Jones to Wells Bank Channel (WBS)

I'm at EJ now in my 3rd year.  I'm in a difficult market for EJ and I'm a true scratch starter.  I'm above expectations, but getting tired of hunting money.  I'm considering going to work at Wells Fargo, who has a huge presence in my town.  The postion would be a bank advisor (WBS) and to me this sounds like a "piece of cake" after being at EJ.  Am I clueless or is the grass really greener?  If you're at WF or at another bank, please give me your thoughts. ...More

New Company set up

Hello, I am currently in the process of setting up my own FA firm. Actually it is a financial service firm including bookkeeping and budgeting services with financial planning as well. My business model is to be a flat fee to review portfolios, make suggestions & assist client with paperwork etc . I do not want to actually manage the investments which I feel allows me to recommend low expense products such as index funds etc.. My clientele will be the small accounts that every other FA would not want....More
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