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Low Fees Not a Priority When Shopping for Adviser
Being knowledgeable and trustworthy are the most important factors people consider when searching for a financial adviser, the First Command Financial Behaviors Index found.
Taking on the Role of Lead Adviser
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) and the Wharton School of Business have published a study that found 17% of investors use two or more financial advisers–and most don’t...
Van Eck Launches Russia ETF
Van Eck Global has launched what it says is the first U.S.-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to give investors pure-play exposure to the developing Russian economy.
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Education Nation
Emerging best practice standards relating to financial literacy of plan participants
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What You Need To Know About… Speaking Skills
Communication experts are touting the lessons of four-time Academy-Award-winning film The King’s Speech all over the Web.
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PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year
2011 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser and Adviser Team of the Year
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Protecting Your Assets
Twelve factors for RIAs to consider when purchasing E&O insurance
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Trendspotting
Articles that appeared in the Trendspotting section of the magazine - this issue featured the Virtual PLANADVISER National Conference.
Pershing Partners with Global Research Firm
Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon company, has formed a strategic alliance with Roubini Global Economics, an independent, global economic research firm.
RidgeWorth Adds Two Chief Compliance Officers
RidgeWorth Investments has hired Robert Zakem as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel, and Joseph O'Donnell as Chief Compliance Officer for RidgeWorth Funds.
Poll Finds General Interest in Non-Traditional Investments
Baby Boomers and financial advisers remain concerned about market volatility in retirement accounts, a MetLife poll shows.
Appellate Court Sends Back Kraft Fee Case
A federal appellate court has thrown out a lower court’s decision in favor of an excessive retirement plan fee lawsuit and sent the matter back for further proceedings.
Helping Boomers with Retirement Income Ripe for Specialization
Less than five percent of advisers have shifted their practice to exclusively serve the Baby Boomer market, but researchers say this percentage is likely to grow.
SSgA Announces New ETF and Indexing Methodology
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has launched the SPDR Barclays Capital Issuer Scored Corporate Bond Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
Narcissistic and Loving It
Old research says narcissists behave the way they do unknowingly; now, research is coming out that says narcissists know they are narcissists and are perfectly pleased with the...
Sentinel Adds Co-Manager to Growth Funds
Sentinel Investments hired Kelli K. Hill as co-manager to the Sentinel Capital Growth, Sentinel Growth Leaders, and Sentinel Sustainable Growth Opportunities Funds effective April 1, 2011.
Actiance Introduces Compliance Tool for Financial Professionals
Actiance, a firm specializing in Internet-based security, management and compliance issues, has partnered with LinkedIn to broaden social media usage by financial service professionals.
Court Says More Facts Needed in Stock-Drop Suit
The presumption of prudence was not enough to dismiss claims a company breached its Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) fiduciary duties by offering company stock.