Scudder's Defined Contribution Services unit was recognized by the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America for the communications program it provided for the Timex Corp.'s defined contribution plan. Scudder was awarded first place in the "addressing asset allocation" category of the 1998 Signature Awards. Scudder was given the award because of its efforts to encourage employees to consider their asset allocation. At the end of the education program, more than 80 percent of the U.S. Treasury Strip assets of Timex's plan were transferred to diversified funds.
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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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