Lipper has reached an agreement with Zacks.com and Data Broadcasting Corp. to create a Web Mutual Fund Center that will merge Lipper's data with Zacks.com's research. Lipper, of New York, will supply data and analysis to the center which Zacks.com will distribute to its network of more than 700 web sites. Zacks.com, based in Chicago, provides investment research to institutional investors. Data Broadcasting, a provider of instantaneous market data based in Torrance, Calif., is building the infrastructure to support the new venture.
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Nearly two-thirds of advisors surveyed this month said that internal training programs or workshops were offered by their firms.
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The 260 advisors in Huntington's wealth unit will now turn to Ameriprise for brokerage, advisory and insurance services previously provided internally.
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Even though advisors doubt it will pass, California's proposed billionaire tax is already reigniting residency and wealth planning conversations.
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Financial advisor Drew Boyer turned an accidental acceptance from a fire chief into a successful niche serving firefighters and police officers.
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Private equity-backed M&A activity has steadily risen. Owners may do great in a sale, but what about advisors lower in the organization?
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With unfounded rumors spreading that Osaic was about to buy its rival Cetera, a Texas-based headhunting firm started calling advisors to see if they wanted to move. Other industry recruiters say that crossed an ethical line.
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