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August 26, 2017

 


What’s Keeping Rookies at Raymond James?

While typically 75 to 80 percent of new brokers burn out after year three, Raymond James is retaining 86 percent of trainees in its employee channel after two years.


Aggressive Recruiting, or Broken Promises?

Michael Thrasher

A bank-based broker takes Citizens Bank to arbitration for failing to meet some lofty recruitment promises, and wins $1.5 million. Now others are making similar claims against the bank.


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HSAs: Spend or Save It?

Mark Miller

If your clients have health savings accounts (HSAs), that’s a question they may be asking.


The College To-Do List

Kevin McKinley

Many families aren’t properly prepared for the financial aspect of this new chapter in their lives. Here are some things to consider before clients send their teenager off.


Two RIAs Reunite, Creating a $243 Billion Firm

Diana Britton

The two firms used to be affiliated through the same back-office provider, CapTrust Association. The merger creates a firm with $243 billion in client assets and 34 offices nationwide.


Life Insurance at Age 100

Bill Boersma

As life spans increase, what was once an afterthought begins to come to the fore.


Beware of the Risks of Assuming the Role of Guardian

Martin M. Shenkman

A recent New Jersey case highlights issues to consider.


Four Ways to Manage Advanced Technology

Brian Emde

How technology can make a difference for your firm.


Guess What’s Back on LinkedIn?

Stephen Boswell and Kevin Nichols

A subtle change in LinkedIn's search feature lets you again search a connection's connections.


How Far Will $1 Million Go in Your Retirement, State by State?

Suzanne Woolley

Bloomberg

If you want to stretch your dollars as far as they can go, you need to head down south.


 

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