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Tag: Career
Do You Vuvuzela?
Turns out that watching the World Cup could be hazardous to your health.
Study Finds Adviser Gender Gap
The “Gender Gap” is still alive and well among financial advisers, according to a new study.
Pickett Helps CAPTRUST Expand into Dallas
John A. Pickett has joined Raleigh, North Carolina-based CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, leaving RBC Wealth Management’s Institutional Consulting Group.
Most RIAs Lack Formal Succession Plan
While most surveyed registered investment advisers (RIAs) said succession planning is important to their clients, less than half of RIAs have a formal plan.
Study: 20% of Wirehouse Brokers Will Leave Firms in Next 18 Months
About one in 10 brokers reported that they are very unsatisfied with their firms, according to a new survey.
Business Owners Can’t Live Without Their Smartphones
As the workplace becomes increasingly mobile, smartphones have become indispensable to many owners of small and medium-sized businesses, according to a new survey.
401(k) Rekon Kicks off Symposiums for Retirement Plan Advisers
401(k) Rekon, a recently launched research provider for retirement plan advisers, is hosting its first symposium.
NASDAQ Launches Adviser Resource Center
The NASDAQ Stock Market offers a new Web resource center for financial planners.
PLANSPONSOR Announces Retirement Plan Adviser and Adviser Team of the Year
Rick Wedge of of Novato, California-based Northgate Benefits, an NRP member firm, has been named the 2010 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year and The Prince Group in Indianapolis,...
2010 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser Team of the Year
The Prince Group (Indianapolis, Indiana)
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Beneath the Surface
If you are thinking about changing affiliations, ask yourself these five questions before you accept a tempting offer
Airlines with the Worst Delays
If you are on one of these flights, you can probably count on it being late.
What Does Your Smartphone Say about You?
In the old days of smartphones, having a BlackBerry probably pegged you as a businessperson; however, that might no longer be the case.
Northwestern Mutual Plans to Ramp up Adviser Recruitment Effort
To meet “Americans' growing need for financial guidance,” Northwestern Mutual said it plans to recruit more than 2,300 financial representatives and more than 2,500 financial representative interns in...
Actuary Ranked as Best Job in 2010
It looks like all you actuaries out there have it pretty good, according to a new report.
Schwab Finds Half of Advisers Would Consider Independence
When Charles Schwab asked advisers outside the registered investment adviser (RIA) channel whether they’d consider going independent, almost half said yes.
FPA Names Kurtz as President-Elect
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) announced Martin Kurtz will serve as president-elect next year.
AXA Launches Resources for Women
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company recently launched a program to attract women consumers and financial professionals.
Jones Blair Group Reconnects with CAPTRUST
CAPTRUST Financial Advisors said that the principals of The Jones Blair Group of Wells Fargo Advisors will be joining the firm’s Charlotte, North Carolina, office.