June 1, 2009
Cover Story
Making Ends Meet
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christina Mucciolo
Financial advisors’ wallets have been ravaged by the current market and economy. Some of them are taking desperate measures. But most will survive and come out stronger....
FEATURES
The Casualties Of Wall Street
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By John Aidan Byrne
Let’s face it: Managing other people’s money—in some cases their life savings—is a stressful occupation. Even in happier times....
Now You See Them…
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Fran Hawthorne
The problem with pension plans? Your clients may not be able to count on their promised benefits them when they retire. How to determine if your clients’ DB plan sponsor is on the verge....
When Growth Is The Problem
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By John Churchill
When the RVH Group’s growth became a burden, the leader of this Merrill team did Lynch team did something unique—he hired a full-time non-producing business manager. Years later, the wisdom of this approach has been borne out....
INVESTING
Emerging Debt
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Stan Luxenberg
There is a steadier way to participate in fast-growing developing economies: emerging market bond funds...
The Dead Cat Bounce
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Nate Wendler
Have financial shares embarked on a true rally? It is appealing to think so...
THE PRACTICE
Fix My Business: Hiring Good Help
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Anne Field
One practice owner wants to hire junior advisors with an entrepreneurial spirit to bring in new business, but our experts say he’s looking for the impossible....
Wealth Management: The Right Way To Refinance
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Kevin McKinley
With mortgage rates at a 40-year low, it’s a great time to refinance, but be sure to use the proceeds of the loan wisely...
Faking It Versus Making It
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Matt Oechsli
Financial advisors are lacking professional pride in the current environment. But now is the wrong time to give up....
Career Moves: Tying Up Loose Ends
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Mindy Diamond
Even in the final days before you switch firms, there are a lot of details to get straight with your new firm...
OPINION
Endpiece: The Puzzler
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By John Kador
Think you’re smart? Try these brainteasers....
Publisher’s Letter: Members Only
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Rich Santos Publisher Registered Rep.
Registered Rep. moves to a “Members Only” publication effective immediately....
REPORTS
Comfort Zone
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Halah Touryalai
For big producers, the wirehouse channel is home....
Blotter
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, John Churchill
Hedgie Gets $62M Fine: Michael Lauer, head of Lancer management Group and Lancer Management Group II, two Connecticut-based hedge funds, was ordered on...
Ties That Bind
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christina Mucciolo
A charticle showing where advisors who leave their firms are ending up...
Correction
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM
In Registered Rep.'s May cover story, titled Are You Worth It? the sponsor of the Registered Rep. compensation study cited on p.48 was incorrectly identified...
SEC Gets Elbow With Proposed New Regulator
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By John Churchill
The Obama administration is considering creating a new regulatory agency to oversee consumer financial products...
Merger Hangover Remains at Wachovia and A.G. Edwards
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By John Churchill
Even as Wells Fargo prepares to rebrand Wachovia and A.G. Edwards, some advisors say the back-office is in disarray. ...
Advisors: Most Firms Not Worthy of Trust
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By John Churchill
In the eye of the worst global economic storm since the Great Depression, financial advisors say all types of financial service firms lack trustworthiness....
The Hands of Trading Gods
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Christina Mucciolo
A study says the lengths of your fingers predict your ability to make a lot of money as a trader....
Comings & Goings
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM
UBS hired Ananias (Andy) Blocker as a managing director in its US Office of Public Policy. Blocker is based in Washington, DC and will represent UBS on...
