Tag: Career

I learned a long time ago that when it comes to things like automobile maintenance, home repair, or gardening, I’m better off hiring an expert.   

Nearly 70% of advisers expect the independent model to offer more earnings potential than any other business model over the next 18 months, a Fidelity Investments survey found.

Generations X and Y value working with a team; however, industry recruiters are trying to persuade with “be your own boss” tactics and not always succeeding, LIMRA research...

Dmitri Stockton has been named President and CEO of GE Asset Management Incorporated (GEAM).

John Hancock’s practice management platform, Build4Success, will now include a third-party valuation and coaching services for its top 250 advisers.

A bias lawsuit by black financial advisers accusing Merrill Lynch of discrimination has been thrown out.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced that David Musto will become the Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services (RPS).

I live in Austin, Texas and Austin is known for a number of things.

The board of directors of MetLife, Inc. announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Steven A. Kandarian will become MetLife’s president and chief executive officer on...

Russell Investments' quarterly Financial Professional Outlook found 75% of advisers predict 2011 to be a year of substantial growth.  

The Securian Financial Group named four executive officer promotions.

Todd Lacey, founder of advisory firm The (k)larity Group, has taken a job with Transamerica Retirement Services and is selling his practice.

Fee disclosure regulations coming in 2011 and 2012 may seem daunting, but they also abound in opportunities.

A report from Charles Schwab evaluates the pros and cons of combining a traditional brokerage business and fee-based advisory business.

SageView Advisory Group has hired Jason Smith and Jodi Macleod to work in its newly created Omaha, Nebraska, office. 

Manulife Asset Management has acquired Optique Capital Management, a registered investment adviser (RIA) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Many advisory firms grapple with the possible benefits (or consequences) of participating in a merger or acquisition; a panel at the inaugural Virtual PLANADVISER National Conference discussed the...

CPI Qualified Plan Consultants announced that Matthew K. Scott will serve as the first retirement plan consultant in the Phoenix, Arizona office.

Commonfund appointed Rick Nelson as Chief Investment Officer of Commonfund Group and CEO of Commonfund Asset Management Company, effective February 1, 2011.

Marianne Bamonte, a veteran of the custody, investment, and trust services industry, has been named manager of the Institutional Services division at Union Bank.