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Wish List: Financial Makeover
Nov 01, 2007
A regal room, the perfect suit, a six-pack or an unassailable nest egg? Lucky for you, most people want the last thing on that list the most. At least, that's the implication of a report recently released by SIFMA and...
Boris Schlossberg
Nov 01, 2007
Registered Rep. spoke with Boris Schlossberg about the dollar's recent decline. Registered Rep.: What are the major reasons behind the weakness in the U.S. dollar? Boris Schlossberg: The biggest reason for the...
Bob Palmer
Nov 01, 2007
What book has had the greatest impact on your career? Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crocket Johnson. Not only is it a great story it's a great foundation for any budding entrepreneur. One luxury you cannot do...
Talking Charitable Giving with Clients
Oct 31, 2007
Some advisors say they feel unprepared and uncomfortable talking about charitable giving with clients. But those with experience say it’s both easy and rewarding.
The Big Squeeze: RIA Talent is in High Demand
Oct 03, 2007
The financial advisory business has run into a major talent crunch. There just aren’t enough good people to fill the seats available, according to Moss Adams’ 2007 annual report on compensation and...
Grace Simmons
Oct 01, 2007
Grace Simmons is like a family member and a friend to client and colleagues, say her superiors and one that can be counted on. Grace is very easy to like, and can often be heard laughing on the phone with clients as...
Joni Elliot
Oct 01, 2007
Joni Elliot decided that her career came first When vacationing with her boss Scott Magnesen's wife 12 years ago in Desert Springs, Calif., she met her husband-to-be. After a year of long-distance dating, she told him...
A Sweeter Deal
Oct 01, 2007
Sallie Krawcheck and Charlie Johnston are pressing all the right buttons, and Smith Barney financial advisors seem to be responding well. Sure, the firm's 15,000 odd advisors weren't in such bad shape to start with...
FPA Helps Firms Comply With B/d Exemption Ruling
Sep 10, 2007
In the wake of the D.C. Court of Appeals ruling on March 30 that killed the broker/dealer exemption and fee-based brokerage accounts, the Financial Planning Association is making an effort to help brokerage firms and...
RIAs Face Increased SEC Scrutiny: Are You Ready?
Sep 05, 2007
Most investment advisors face SEC audits and examinations with dread. After all, the SEC has beefed up its registered investment advisor (RIA) exams in the past year or so, increased its inspection budget and is...
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