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RIA M&A Activity Down In ’09

February 08, 2010 - Many financial advisors had their hands full recovering from the Great Swoon of ’08 (and early ’09), so it’s no surprise that mergers and acquisitions among RIAs slumped last year.

Wells Fargo Sticks With Simple Broker Payout

February 08, 2010 - Wells Fargo & Co. is sticking with the unique transparency of Wachovia Securities' payout grid for the nearly 12,000 brokers who now make up Wells Fargo Advisors.

Raymond James Ordered To Pay $12M

February 05, 2010 - A securities arbitration panel has ordered Raymond James Associates Inc. to pay $12.1 million to Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for alleged raiding.

Knowing When To Throw Out A Plan

February 05, 2010 - When circumstances change, the best laid financial plans may need to change—sometimes a lot.
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Military Security
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Holly Petraeus fights a war on American soil against financial rip-offs and naivete plaguing U.S. Service members.

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Signing Off, Signing On
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Pittsburgh news anchor Bob Bruce did his last broadcast in December. Now he’s a full-time financial advisor. 

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Don Pitti—A Remembrance
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In Memoriam

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Exit Strategies
By Michelle Knight
 
The road out of the recession is fraught with risks that include spiraling budget deficits and out-of-control inflation.

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The Roth Puzzle
By Andrew Gluck
 
New tools may help advisors determine whether a Roth conversion makes sense.

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Basic Truths
By Roy Diliberto
 
These truths for financial life planners form the foundation of their integrity.

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