Cover Story
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The Lure of Independence
Wirehouses have gone through unprecedented change, and now advisors who never considered leaving are weighing all their options.
Features
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Has Buy & Hold Outlived Its Usefulness?
The markets have been a roller coaster over the past decade. Is the only way off the ride to become a stock jockey?
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The 'F' Word Stirs Up Controversy
The debate is whether advisors should be required to meet a fiduciary standard, or a suitability standard. Which hat do you wear?
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Capital Calls: The Plight of the Partner
Your clients who are in partnerships might be facing capital calls.
Peak Performance
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High Yield Bonds: Complex Risks And Opportunities
Understanding and explaining this complexity is where you can add value
Street Scene
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RBC Swooping in on UBS Advisors
Despite smaller transition packages, RBC has plucked some big-producing veterans from the ranks of UBS.
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The SEC's "Feel Good" Committee
The regulator's new investor committee is merely window dressing.
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Five Questions with John Lonski
The managing director of Moody's Capital Market Economics shares his economic outlook.
Your Practice
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Family Office: Frontier or Fad?
The services of a family office are outside the skill set of most advisors, but there are still steps you can take.
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Expunged Arrest from Past Still Haunts Advisor
Our legal expert answers your questions.
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Some Clients Crave Comfort Investing
Sometimes you should delegate and outsource, but sometimes you have to be the cook in the kitchen.
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Culture Shock: A New Company Even Seems to Speak a Different Language
Almost every advisor on Wall Street is faced with a changing culture, and we have advice for all of them.
The Wealthy Retiree
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Advisors Face Competition from Do-it-Yourselfers
As technology is getting better, the investing public is becoming more web-savvy and trusting of e-commerce.
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Stretch that Gift
Split-dollar insurance planning can maximize the power of an estate plan while it frees up cash for gifts in the here and now.
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