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William Frels and Mark Henneman, who run the $2.5 billion Mairs & Power Growth Fund, were named domestic stock-fund managers of the year by Morningstar Inc.

Have you ever wondered how some financial advisors manage to get all their business from referrals? Despite what some people may tell you, simply asking for referrals isn’t enough. Here are 8 surefire ways to fill your prospect pipeline in 2013.

Bank of America Corp.’s brokerage arm and JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s asset-management division are among businesses ripe for divestiture if U.S. banks break up to improve stock prices, according to CLSA Ltd.’s Mike Mayo.

The second-biggest exchange-traded fund tracking emerging-market equities will see more inflows after the amount of shares outstanding reached a record last week, according to Marketfield Asset Management LLC.

IPO volume reached $43 billion in 2012, the highest amount since $49 billion in 2007, reports Renaissance Capital, which tracks IPOs. What can advisors expect for 2013?

Cerulli's latest Retirement Edition is out, this time with insight into the development of institutional investment vehicles, particularly collective trust funds (CTFs).

Advisors can start the year off on a positive note by going over clients’ insurance plans. Here are some tips from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Morningstar today unveiled its 2012 U.S. Fund Manager of the Year award winners in the allocation, alternatives, domestic stock, international stock, and fixed income categories.

Regular client communication is an important element of an advisor’s practice. You (and your staff) spend time preparing client communications and sending out emails, but what if they aren’t even going through?

Keith Reynolds has joined Segal Rogerscasey’s Atlanta office as a senior consultant.

Henderson Global Investors (North America) is expanding its mobile and social media strategy with a brand new and free iPad app.

Sandip Bhagat has resigned as head of Vanguard’s Equity Investment Group, according to a regulatory filing.

Henderson Global Investors, is making access to its investment insights and perspectives mobile with the launch of an iPad application for investors and advisors.

For financial planners, social media is an important tool as they search for newer ways to generate leads, build personal relationships with clients and prospects, and grow a reputation as an influencer in financial services. However, many are still hesitant to jump aboard the social media bandwagon due to compliance regulations and lack of knowledge on how to begin.

Jonathan Yolles followed his father and uncle into the financial advisory business. His first client was a distant cousin. Now, he lands at number 34 on the Top 40 Under 40 list.

President Barack Obama had a warning for John Boehner at a Dec. 13 White House meeting: Stop opposing higher tax rates for top earners, or the president would dedicate his second term to blaming Republicans for a global recession.

Bruce Karpati, chief of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement division's asset management unit, has a few choice words for hedge funds looking to get into the mutual fund space.

Prudential has added a new line-up of target-date funds for defined contribution plan participants.

After months of rancorous fighting, Congress narrowly passed a last-minute deal to avoid most of the scheduled tax hikes and spending cuts and did not include a cap on tax exemption, allowing the muni market to breathe a temporary sigh of relief.

B of A Merrill Lynch ranked number one among municipal bond underwriters of long-term issuance for 2012, with a total of $53 billion. Among financial advisors, Public Financial Management retained its number one spot.