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Financial planners rebuffed by military

Thanks, but no thanks. That's the message a wary U.S. military is sending to financial advisers who want to offer free financial planning to active-duty servicemen and women.

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Advisory firms learn how to ‘dress’ for sale success

Just like some home sellers who resort to a fresh coat of paint to enhance their home's “curb appeal,” financial advisers can take steps to help their practices sell faster and for a higher price.

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New Form ADV-2 adding costs, confusion for advisers

A new rule aimed at making the financial advisory business more understandable to clients is giving advisers a headache.

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New Form ADV-2 adding costs, confusion

A new rule aimed at making the financial advisory business more understandable to clients is giving advisers a headache.

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Genworth adds Eaton Vance portfolios to its platform

Genworth Financial Wealth Management Inc. has appointed Eaton Vance Investment Managers as a portfolio strategist for its client accounts.

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Suit? Khakis? Financial advisers ponder the power of pinstripes

If there were a “Dress for Success” guide for financial advisers, its take-away message well might be: Dress the way your target market believes you should dress.

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Jeans at work for financial advisers? Not just yet

The days of advisers wearing a suit and tie to the office every day are long gone, but most reps still try to maintain a professional — if more casual — feel. That means khakis, dress pants and button-down shirts are in. Jeans are still out.

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Canadian snowbirds present opportunities — and pitfalls — for advisers

More affluent Canadians are flocking south for the warm winter sun and cheap real estate deals

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Why registering with states early may be a mistake for RIAs

Financial advisers who live by the maxim “the early bird catches the worm” might want to think twice before getting a head start on making the switch to state registration.

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Advisers gear up for cost basis rule change

Financial advisers are bulking up their resources — and bracing for client complaints — as they prepare for the Jan. 1 deadline to begin complying with new cost basis rules.