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Most brokers squander their inherited clients. Diligent advisors can build a practice out of them

Merill's $8 billion swap with BlackRock fixes its house funds conflicts. Or does it?

Technology will play an even bigger role in execution after the merger of the NYSE and Archipelago Holdings is completed this month

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Why hasn't the retail investment business done a better job recruiting and retaining minorities and women? The firms say they try, but some former UBS reps say it's racism, pure and simple

Small-cap mutual funds have attracted so much attention that the best ones are closed. What no? Can you say 'smids'?

Financial advisors should be pleased that investors continue to come first at Christopher Cox's SEC

What you need to know about analyzing broker/dealer advisor workstations.