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• Cover Story

• The Game Changers

  By Donna Mitchell

  Charles Johnston and James Gorman on the mammoth joint venture that is transforming wealth management.

• Features

• Small Business: Help Wanted

  By Elizabeth Wine

  Small businesses make up the majority of companies in the U.S. and they are sorely in need of financial advice. Where are you?

• Branch Managers of the Year

  By Helen Kearney

  While advisors are struggling to explain losses to clients, branch managers have their hands full guiding them and keeping their spirits up. Here are the winners of MainStay Investments' and On Wall Street's Second Annual Branch Manager of the Year Awards.

• Peak Performance

• Industry Faces More Uncertainty than Ever

  By J. Gibson Watson III

  Distinct strategic developments are emerging that will shape the new direction of the industry.

• Value Investing: Adjusting the Gauge for Today's Market

  By Tim Knepp

  Stock investors should look to the bond market for real guidance.

• Street Scene

The Wealth Industry

• Advisors Rethink Allocations as More Funds Get the Ax

  By John Morgan

  As if you need one more headache, the products you recommend to clients are in trouble.

By The Rules

• Post-Madoff: What to Expect from the Regulators

  By Clifford Kirsch and Brian Rubin

  There's a new sheriff in town and she's in no mood to be tested by the likes of you.

5 Questions

• Steve Alper

  By Editorial Staff

  Five questions with the head of market development for Barclays Wealth, including his thoughts on diversification and how working with kids makes him better at his job.

• Your Practice

Client Marketing

• Advisors Have a Brand All Their Own

  By Gerri Leder

  The most intangible product financial advisors sell is themselves. Even advisors who share their firm's name have a brand of their own. You have to know what a brand is—and what it isn't—to give yourself the advantage.

Compliance

• What Crosses the Line into Harassment?

  By Alan J. Foxman

  A reader asks 'Can I file a claim for harassment against my supervisor?' Our legal expert answers your concerns.

OWS Case Study

• Big Promises Worry Wealthy Couple

  By Margaret Starner

  An aging couple promises to pay for education for both grandkids‐then they're blessed with 10 more. What's an advisor to do?

Corporate Culture

• Your Manager's Job Is Worse Than Yours

  By Danny Sarch

  Less money, less security and an absurd level of responsibility have conspired against the branch manager.

• The Wealthy Retiree

• Redefining and Understanding Risk

  By Jack Sharry

  Most risk discussions are focused on the wealth accumulation phase, but decumulation is just as important.

Estate Planning

• Escape from Distribution Traps

  By Martin Shenkman

  Estate planning for retirement assets is vital—and complex. We've picked a handful of issues that your clients are likely to misconstrue, or which might have particular relevance in our turbulent economy.