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Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 |
Cutting the Pace of Cost-Cutting New numbers from the Securities Industry Association suggest that cost-reduction efforts are easing.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Ilana Polyak |
The Silent Strong Type American Funds tops the list of best-selling funds groups.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Anne Field |
Et tu, 529 Plans Both the NASD and the SEC have revealed they are separately investigating yet another area within the financial services sector: 529 college savings plans.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Stan Luxenberg |
American Activity Boasting a track record of steady returns, American Funds has emerged as the top player in the market for 529 savings plans.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 John Churchill |
Whom Do You (Trust) The mutual find fiasco and impropriety have thrown the money industry into ill repute. This year's Outstading Broker Awards are a refreshing reminder that there are still exceptional reps working in the industry. Michael Hull... Mary Ellen Garrett... etc.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Anne Field |
Role Reversal What happens when adult children take over part or all of their parents' finances - at the request of Mom or Dad? How should an advisor approach such situations?  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Henry M. Grix |
The Money Doctors This suit-happy environment is a relatively recent development in the brokerage industry, so financial advisors would do well to borrow one of the medical profession's best tactics for fighting it: Holistic treatment.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Susan L. Hirshman |
Budget Some Time There's no doubt that some proposed tax measures will result in bona fide financial planning opportunities for clients. As the political debate wages in Washington, take a little time to prepare. Clients will be thankful come October.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Bill Singer |
It's Your Call Always Far too many reps are learning the hard way how little responsibility clients shoulder when it comes to assessing the suitability of their investments.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 David A. Feldman |
What the Martha and Peter Case Means to You The recent convictions of Stewart and Bacanovic have important implications for all financial advisors.  |
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