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Finished your beach reading yet? Our Summer Reading List was so popular that we put together a sequel. Here are 10 of the top-rated books for financial advisors on Amazon.com. Enjoy these helpful titles on a getaway -- whether it's on the beach or on a business trip.

We've talked with advisors and industry experts to compile a list of the top books you should be sure to read this summer. The return on your investment will be intangible, but substantial -- enjoy your vacation!

High compensation tends to draw top producers. So how do advisors fare at the various independent broker-dealers? The FP50 tracks payout across the top firms; click through to see the independent B-Ds with the highest average payout.

From gender inequality in the financial planning profession to the expansion of financial education and wellness programs, here are the most notable quotes from the past week's stories.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Having more control over your business is key to improving both capacity and profitability for your firm. We examine several important habits and behaviors that set apart the advisors who felt in control from the rest of their peers.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

A new study identifies the most expensive markets in the country for long-term care based on average nursing home costs.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

A bad website or emails with typos will work against you in just the same way as scuffed shoes and a messy desk, says a former advisor and social media expert. Here are three quick ways to put a fresh shine on your social media sites.

How do I balance my personal and professional life online? This is a common social media strategy question among advisors, but it's time to remove the divide.