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ProShares Launches Corporate Bond ETFs
ProShares launched exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that provide magnified exposure to high-yield and investment-grade corporate bond markets.
Administrator Busted for Bogus Retirement Plan Scam
A federal court has permanently barred William Alexander from selling or administering pension plans or employee welfare-benefit plans.
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.
If You’re the Boss…
Chances are, one out of four employees think you’re not doing a good job.
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“Conversation” Starters
There’s been a lot of talk coming from Washington of late about the need to have “an adult conversation” with the American people.
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Cultivating Your Client Base
Six keys to expanding your foundation of retirement-plan clients
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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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Talking points
Tired of giving the same old presentations? Use these nuggets of information to spruce them up.
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Trendspotting
Articles that appeared in the Trendspotting section of the magazine - this issue featured the Virtual PLANADVISER National Conference.
MassMutual Hires New Managing Director
MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has hired a new managing director in the southeast region – and says it will add three new sales support roles in the...
Nationwide Expands Sales Team
Nationwide Financial Services has hired five wholesalers to support advisers in the life insurance, annuities, and retirement plans businesses.