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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.

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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.

First Tech Federal Credit Union To Partner With Raymond James

By Kathy Lynch - Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Partnership will provide wealth management resources to Addison Avenue Investment Services.

Schwab Violating Finra Rules Affecting More Than 50,000 Accounts, Finra Charges

Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Finra has charged Charles Schwab & Co. with violating Finra's rules by requiring customers to waive their right to bring a class action against the firm. The agency wants an expedited hearing, saying more than 50,000 accounts are affected.

Northwestern Mutual To Add 2,000 Financial Professionals in 2012

Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Northwestern Mutual plans to add an estimated 2,000 new independent financial professionals this year, company officials said today.

New 401(k) Fee Rules WIll Give More Power To Clients

Wednesday, 01 February 2012
If knowledge is power, employers and employees are about to become more powerful in administering retirement plans such as 401(k)s as new federal regulations demanding more transparency for fees become effective this spring.

Former Credit Suisse Employee Surrenders In Probe

Wednesday, 01 February 2012
A former Credit Suisse employee surrendered to the FBI after sources said fewer than five people will be charged in a U.S. prosecution for intentionally mismarking prices of securities including collateralized debt obligations.

Most Financial Advisors Happy With Move To Independent Model, Survey Says

Wednesday, 01 February 2012
The majority of financial advisors who make the switch to become independent say they're satisfied in making the move, according to the Fidelity Insights on Independence Study.


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