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RETIREMENT TAX AUG 16, 2010
Estate tax issue raised by death of Steinbrenner

Aging of advisory biz a boon to young reps: Report
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2010
Aging of advisory biz a boon to young reps: Report

While the graying of the advisory industry creates the risk of having too few reps to meet the demand of aging boomers, it's a big opportunity for younger advisers eager to build their businesses.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2010
Financial advisers sculpt rare opportunities from clients' collectibles

Your wealthy 85-year-old client has spent his life assembling a multimillion-dollar collection of rare <i>objets d'art</i>. He's also got a wine cellar full of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and a set of rare pool cues.

NEWS RIAS JUL 30, 2010
RIAs increasing payouts, employee benefits: TD survey

Registered investment advisers are starting to increase compensation levels at their firms &#8212; and are also spending more on employee benefits &#8212; according to a survey from TD Ameritrade Institutional.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2010
Do your homework before starting a newsletter

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2010
CFP Board cracks down on continuing-ed courses

After receiving complaints about the quality of some CE offerings, the standards board has started randomly assessing continuing education courses each month

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 08, 2010
Randy Quaid sues advisers for plundering Hollywood millions

Actor Randy Quaid filed a lawsuit against his &#8220;trusted advisors&#8221; on Monday alleging that they defrauded him out of millions of dollars during a 20-year period.

Despite tough economy, advisers are still giving
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2010
Despite tough economy, advisers are still giving

As soon as he heard that 13-year-old Margaret Hurt was in danger of losing the horse she had been riding since becoming sick with leukemia two years ago, Preston Byers agreed to donate $6,000 to help her buy Hoochie.

What do female clients want from their financial advisers? R-E-S-P-E-C-T
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2010
What do female clients want from their financial advisers? R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Many say they're not thrilled by the condescending treatment they receive from advisers; industry 'has done a lousy job,' concedes one male adviser

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 13, 2010
What if your rainmaker is drowning your firm's morale?

Robert Siegmann knew he had a problem on his hands when he and his co-workers found themselves orchestrating &#8220;secret&#8221; meetings to avoid dealing with a fellow adviser known for being particularly cantankerous.