Andrew Brief Retirement Strategies, in Elmsford, N.Y., reckoned that the only way to significantly boost the growth of his practice was to make what he thought would be a risky move: hire more expensive, seasoned staff
After announcing its planned IPO of Ryan Beck in April, parent company BankAtlantic got the jitters and pulled back the offering in late July, citing poor market conditions and a terrible quarter.
There were an unprecedented 89 mergers or acquisitions involving fund-management firms in the first half of 2006. Buyers spent at least $13.5 billion in disclosed and estimated dollars
Providing true “life advice” is fast becoming an opportunity for conscientious and serious financial advisors to earn a special designation in retirement planning