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You can’t know how a ground-floor investment will pan out, but you can help clients understand the risks and maximize their chances of success.

Robert Stumper is a senior managing consultant with Corporate Synergies, where he identifies the client’s employee benefit goals and financial objectives, understands service requirements, and brings the appropriate people and resources into the discussion. He works closely with the New York-based Corporate Synergies team to meet client and plan participant needs and to ensure deliverables are attained as promised. Bob possesses more than 30 years of experience in employee benefits consulting.

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Raymond James is seeking to undo a fired advisor's arbitration win against the firm, arguing that a FINRA arbitration panel exceeded its powers.

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Bakhshi, who takes over as CEO in June, brings with her a track record of innovation and a reputation for getting the most out of her teams.