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Has the glass ceiling in financial services really been broken?
NEWS OPINION OCT 30, 2013
Has the glass ceiling in financial services really been broken?

Joe Duran says the financial services industry has been guided by calculable and analytical thinking and driven by results. That has led to a bias toward a certain kind of employee.

NEWS OPINION OCT 27, 2013
Seinfeld star's adviser sued

Adviser to the stars Bambi Holzer is facing the wrath of regulators for allegedly lying to one of her former firms. Bruce Kelly tells the story.

NEWS OPINION OCT 27, 2013
DOJ punishing JPMorgan shareholders

Approach smacks of taking the easy out while extracting a pot of money from JPMorgan's shareholders.

NEWS OPINION OCT 23, 2013
Screen-sharing tools improve communication

NEWS OPINION OCT 20, 2013
How to build the perfect niche

For a niche market, you're searching for something more than merely any individual with X number of assets. You're looking for a segment that is receptive to a tailored marketing and advising approach that both educates and meets the needs of the individuals.

NEWS OPINION OCT 20, 2013
Choosing your broker-dealer wisely

It isn't about which broker-dealer is 'best,' but rather which is the best match for an adviser's business.

NEWS OPINION OCT 16, 2013
Advisory industry shines, but there's work ahead

NEWS OPINION OCT 11, 2013
Getting real on a 'fee-only' definition

A convoluted and rigid definition runs risk of leaving consumers even more confused.

NEWS OPINION OCT 08, 2013
John Hussman: Market valuations are 'obscene'

Stocks could lose 40% to 50% of value over next few years, analyst says

NEWS OPINION SEP 29, 2013
Considering money market reforms

NEWS OPINION SEP 24, 2013
Adopting ESG factors to improve returns, reduce risk

How traditional investment managers are looking at environmental, social and governance practices to identify top-performing companies

NEWS OPINION SEP 11, 2013
Are your assets protected from the next Hurricane Sandy?

With hurricane season upon us once again, now is the time to make sure you are prepared

NEWS OPINION SEP 11, 2013
On a Day of Mourning, We All Can Use a Laugh

NEWS OPINION SEP 08, 2013
Mutual funds' duty to investors

The mutual fund industry must continue to build upon the framework of accountability to our investors

NEWS OPINION SEP 05, 2013
Social Security spousal benefits don't earn delayed retirement credits

NEWS OPINION AUG 25, 2013
Time to dust off your continuity plan

The time to check your business continuity plan isn't when it needs to be implemented, but when things are calm. Like now.

NEWS OPINION AUG 05, 2013
The next ETF juggernaut?

With 15 ETFs in the pipeline, Fidelity is poised to take on Pimco and Vanguard.

NEWS OPINION AUG 04, 2013
Keep an eye on that sales assistant

NEWS OPINION JUL 28, 2013
A disturbing portrait of the industry

NEWS OPINION JUL 28, 2013
Prepare for the dreaded drawdown

Take steps now to soften the impact on your bottom line as your boomer clients spend their assets.