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Mass affluent clients represent the sweet spot for every wealth management firm's business. So what's on their minds right now?

Here's what advisors need to know to help their clients build affordable and well-diversified portfolios using unit investment trusts.

Wireless networks, mobile devices and cloud computing have transformed the way advisors do business. How can these innovations change your business?

These 12 bad brokers not only did harm to their clients' portfolios, but their clients themselves. Check out BrokerCop's "Dirty Dozen" with offenses ranging from mail fraud to murder. Source: BrokerCop Also see: 5 Financial Advisors Caught in the SEC's Crosshairs 7 Ways Bernie Madoff's Scam Forever Changed Advisors' Lives 10 Mind Tricks That Keep Your Clients in the Red

It's easy to underestimate how important philanthropy is to clients.

Wealth managers and financial advisors are using the iPad more than professionals in any other industry. Here’s a closer look at how and why. Also see: 11 Essential Tech Tools for Advisors 10 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Financial Advisors 10 Online Tools Advisors Can’t Live Without 10 Critical Social Media Tips for Advisors

Gaining access to the treasure and collectibles market is easier now than ever. Rather than investing in collectibles like art, many are investing in their passions, like automobiles, wine and even furniture. Research by Barclays and Ledbury Research takes a deeper look into these "treasure trends." Also see: 6 Simple (But Important) ETF Trading Tips 10 Gigantic Mistakes That Can Cripple Your Clients’ ETF Portfolios 10 Undervalued, Dividend-Paying Stocks 10 Dividend-Paying Stocks Your Clients Will Want

Commission revenue, mutual fund revenue and securities revenue are critical for broker-dealers. Who are the top dogs?

For advisors and investors dying for better yields and greater investment flexibility, these seven dividend-focused ETFs could be worth a second look. Also see: 6 Simple (But Important) ETF Trading Tips 10 Gigantic Mistakes That Can Cripple Your Clients’ ETF Portfolios 10 Undervalued, Dividend-Paying Stocks 10 Dividend-Paying Stocks Your Clients Will Want

Only 16% of financial advisors are using social media to market their services. Here are seven baby steps any wealth manager can take to get started. Also see: 10 Online Tools Advisors Can’t Live Without 7 Facebook Basics for Financial Advisors 9 Steps to Grow Your AUM With LinkedIn 10 Critical Social Media Tips for Advisors 10 Steps to Twitter Success for Financial Advisors