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Lincoln Investment To Buy Capital Analysts

Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Capital Analysts Inc., an affiliate of Western & Southern Financial Group, is being sold to Lincoln Investment Planning Inc., according to announcements from the companies.

Breakaway Broker Flow Continues In 2012

Wednesday, 08 February 2012
The exodus of veteran financial advisor heavyweights going from larger firms to smaller start-up groups so to pursue their dreams of independence has picked up from where it left off last year.

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Goldman To Buy Dwight Asset Management

Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. agreed to buy Dwight Asset Management, a Vermont-based stable-value money manager, from Old Mutual Plc (OML) as it expands retirement offerings for investors. Terms were not disclosed.

LPL Posts 2011 Profits And Revenue Gains

Tuesday, 07 February 2012
LPL Investment Holdings reported an 11.8% increase in revenues to $3.5 billion for 2011 while generating net income of $170.4 million for the year.

Choosing Your Clients

By Ross Levin, February 2012 issue

In his new book, Ross Levin focuses on how advisors can build their businesses. This excerpt examines different kinds of clients.

Putting 2011 Taxes To Bed

By Eric L. Reiner, February 2012 issue
Advisors can lower clients’ stress by understanding the newest forms and rules.

80-Year-Old Advisory Firm Splits Up

By Jeff Schlegel, February 2012 issue
Harold C. Brown & Co. began during the Hoover administration, weathered numerous economic cycles, thrived even as its hometown of Buffalo suffered its Rust Belt crisis, and altered its business model to change with the times.

Morton Clark Team To Join D.A. Davidson & Co.

Thursday, 02 February 2012
D.A. Davidson & Co. has hired the financial team of Morton Clarke, a broker-dealer and registered investment advisor that is closing its doors.

First Tech Federal Credit Union To Partner With Raymond James

By Kathy Lynch - Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Partnership will provide wealth management resources to Addison Avenue Investment Services.

Schwab Violating Finra Rules Affecting More Than 50,000 Accounts, Finra Charges

Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Finra has charged Charles Schwab & Co. with violating Finra's rules by requiring customers to waive their right to bring a class action against the firm. The agency wants an expedited hearing, saying more than 50,000 accounts are affected.


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