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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.
 
TD Ameritrade Names Bradley As Retail Chief, Nally As Institutional President
Monday, 06 February 2012
TD Ameritrade has named Tom Bradley as president of retail distribution and appointed Tom Nally as president of TD Ameritrade Institutional.

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When Not To Fire A Money Manager: A Consultant's Perspective
By Dave O'Donovan, Jason Bailin, CFA, Nick Catanese - Monday, 06 February 2012
Every quarter investors are tempted to replace underperforming managers with those who have recently outperformed. The problem is those decisions often aren't made based on research and forward-looking expectations.
 
Anatomy Of A Merger
By Karen Demasters, February 2012 issue
The creation of Modera Wealth Management had some glitches, but the outcome has been better than the principals anticipated.
 
How To Hire Right
By David Lawrence, February 2012 issue
Three steps that will help you avoid choosing the wrong person for a job.
 
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.
 
Advisor Emporium
February 2012 issue
 
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.
 
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Online Extras

Social Media Talk Of TD Ameritrade Conference
Last week’s TD Ameritrade National Conference in Orlando, Fla., had its largest turnout ever and the advisors in attendance were not let down. One thing that stood out from the same conference a year ago was the vast amount of resources dedicated to social media.
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When Not To Fire A Money Manager: A Consultant's Perspective
Every quarter investors are tempted to replace underperforming managers with those who have recently outperformed. The problem is those decisions often aren't made based on research and forward-looking expectations.
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Market/Economic Commentary

Raise Taxes On Rich To Reward True Job Creators
In this opinion piece, a venture capitalist makes a case for raising taxes on the rich to benefit the true job creators: the middle class.
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On The Move

Council On Education Appoints 2012 Chair
Carolynn Tomin brings expertise as a financial planning educator to council.
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Curian Capital Appoints New Vice President Of Practice Management Group

Keith Johnson to enhance educational and marketing resources for financial advisors.

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