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Smith Barney Fined $50M for Market-Timing Violations
NYSE Regulation, Inc. has censured and fined the Smith Barney Division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGMI″) for failing to supervise trading of mutual fund shares and variable...
U.S. Trust, B of A Private Wealth Management Announce 4 Key Appointments
Bank of America today announced additional key leadership appointments within the combined U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management organization.
Clearbrook Advisors Picks New President
Clearbrook Financial, LLC, has named John Galvin, formerly of UBS Wealth Management, as president of its advisory arm, Clearbrook Advisors.
NAVA Extends STP Initiative to Independent B-D Distribution Market
NAVA, Inc. the association for Insured Retirement Solutions, is extending its straight-through processing (STP) initiative to the independent annuity distribution channel with the help of the Financial Services...
SSgA Makes Additions to Intermediary Business Group
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has made two new appointments to its Intermediary Business Group, which serves financial advisers, broker-dealers, and registered investment advisers.
Provider Benchmarking Requires Organization and Coordination
In order to complete a thorough benchmarking study of a retirement plan provider, it is vital that an adviser first understand a company’s culture and what the plan...
IMHO: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
I am fortunate enough to have access to a vast array of studies, research, and surveys about this business.
IMHO: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
I am fortunate enough to have access to a vast array of studies, research, and surveys about this business.
SIFMA and ICI Release Comments About 12b-1 Fees
In comment letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), neither group suggested that the SEC abolish the fees, asking that the Commission keep them, although perhaps with...
Affluent Investors Still Confident in Stock Market
Citi Smith Barney’s monthly poll of affluent investors finds continued faith in the stock market, though confidence in the long-term investment climate is slipping.
New ING Annuity Provides Option to Renew at Higher Rate
ING announced a new fixed annuity product designed for individuals rolling over retirement plan funds, though it is also available as a non-qualified contract.
2007 Recordkeeping Survey – Provider Choice
Insights from PLANSPONSOR's 2007 Recordkeeping Survey
2007 Selling – Where Advisers Add Value
How advisers add value to the retirement plans they serve
Nationwide Signs President for Two of its Broker-Dealers
Nationwide Financial Network (NFN) has named Michael Hamilton as President of two of its broker-dealers, 1717 Capital Management Company and Nationwide Securities Inc.
UMA Offers Coordination of Diverse Investments
First Citizens Securities Corporation has launched a Unified Managed Account (UMA) offering.
Fear Preventing Older Americas from Stock Market Investment
Most Americans (59%) fear investment losses to the point where it is preventing their investment in the stock market.
Wild About Harry?
If you’re a parent, a grandparent, an uncle or aunt, or if you’re just nice to kids, chances are you know something about the Harry Potter phenomena.
Database Offers Advisers Business Identification Numbers
FreeERISA.com is now offering a database of U.S. business identification numbers that are assigned by the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to almost all businesses operating in the U.S.
New Tool Gives Advisers Direct Link to Plan Participants
Trust Builders, Inc. has launched a new software tool that gives advisers the ability to provide ongoing customized updates to plan participants.
Mid-Cap Growth Stocks Outperform in Q2
Mid-cap growth stocks were up 7.23% in the second quarter, making them the star performers among the nine U.S. investment styles listed by Standard&Poor’s.