Start-Up Pushes SMA Minimums to New Lows
A new money manager is taking the separately managed account to places that it has never been before, in the latest bid to spread SMAs into the independent advisor marketplace. Tiburon quoted saying that lower minimums would likely appeal to independent reps mroe than fee-based financial advisors.

BofA to Boost Referrals Via Call Centers
Bank of America is aiming to cross-refer clients in ways other than through its cadre of more than 2,000 financial advisors. Soon, its client service representatives - stationed in different call centers - will also play a vital role in the game. Tiburon quoted saying that this could free up financial advisors to serve more holistic client needs.

Hiring Good Help
A partner in an independent firm in Arizona, Paul Ahern, wants to hire a few more advisors to expand the practice. Tiburon quoted saying that financial advisors are unlikely to recruit $50 million financial advisor to work for them as those financial advisors likely see themselves as successful.

We're First in Technology
And the rewards are yours for the taking. A recent study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors rates Commonwealth #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

Back Office Vision
It's always interesting to see the perspective on the other side of the table, which is why the Tiburon CEO Summits offer one panel discussion featuring three consumers, another with financial advisors, and a third panel with executives of distribution firms. Article summarizes comments from recent Tiburon CEO Summit XIV panel discussions.

The Rewards are Yours for the Taking
Commonwealth ranks #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas, according to a recent study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

Sovereign Wealth Funds: Perceptions & Realities
Robert Pozen, chairman of MFS Investment Management, was a featured speaker at Tiburon CEO Summit XIV, held in New York on April 10-11, 2008. Article summarizes comments by Mr. Pozen at Tiburon CEO Summit XIV.

Establishing Your Personal Legacy Takes Planning
What are the keys to a successful estate plan? Clearly, it is important to understand your goals, work closely with trusted advisors, and choose appropriate wealth transfer strategies. Article quotes Tiburon research report saying that there are four million trusts.

Cultivating Wealthy Clients with Performance-Based Fees
At the end of the day, clients do not hire and fire advisors based on fees. Its about whether they trust you.  Article profiles comments by Jeffrey Dunham on the Ask the Advisors panel at recently held Tiburon CEO Summit XIV.

We're First in Technology
And the rewards are yours for the taking. A recent study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors rates Commonwealth #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

Michael Steinhardt on Today's Markets & the evolution of the hedge Fund Industry
Michael Steinhardt is chairman of Wisdom Tree Investments. In 1967, he founded Steinhardt, Fine, Berkowitz, & Company, a hedge fund that achieved a 24% compound average annual return (more than twice the S&P 500) over a 28 year period. Mr. Steinhardt closed the fund in 1995. Article summarizes comments by Mr. Steinhardt at Tiburon CEO Summit XIV.

Tiburon CEO Summit XIV: Chip Roame: The News is Noise
Tiburon Strategic Advisors held its CEO Summit XIV conference on April 11-12. This event attracts approximately 150 attendees, most of whom are CEOs or senior operating officers from mutual fund, financial advisory, brokerage, & custodial firms. Article provides a review of Tiburon CEO Summit XIV.

Precission-Engineered Success
Contact us today and ask for a copy of the recent Tiburon Strategic Advisors study rating Commonwealth #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

Tiburon CEO Summit XIV Review
After attending the Tiburon CEO Summit in New York last Thursday & Friday, I wish that I could recommend it for my readers. But, well. You actually aren't invited. Its for C-level executives only. Article provides a review of Tiburon CEO Summit XIV.

The Rewards are Yours for the Taking
Commonwealth ranks #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas, according to a recent study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

Your Retiring Clients' Biggest Fear
Healthcare costs increased 8% last year, as they did the year before and the year before that. Tiburon quoted saying that the debt of generation X and Y households may prevent them from acquiring the assets of their parents.

The Rewards are Yours for the Taking
Commonwealth ranks #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas, according to a recent study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

The Rewards are Yours for the Taking
Commonwealth ranks #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas, according to a recent study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

The Rewards are Yours for the Taking
Commonwealth ranks #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas, according to a recent study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

The Rewards are Yours for the Taking
Commonwealth ranks #1 in technology in eight business-critical areas, according to a recent study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Commonwealth advertisement promotes recent Tiburon research.

Calendar
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIV April 10-11, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York, NY.

UpFront
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIV April 10-11, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York, NY.

Coming Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIV April 10-11, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York, NY.

Report: Advisors Not Prepared to Pass Torch
Even though 51% of independent financial advisors are over the age of 50, few are prepared to retire and a large number do not have a succession plan, according to a report by Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Article summarizes a research report recently released by Tiburon.

More than Half of Advisors Ignoring Succession, Tiburon Study Says
Independent financial advisors are not ready for retirement, according to a new study by Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Article summarizes a research report recently released by Tiburon.

Advisers Unprepared to Pass Torch
Even though 51% of independent financial advisors are over the age of 50, few are prepared to retire and a large number do not have a succession plan, according to a report by Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Article summarizes a research report recently released by Tiburon.

Charles Schwab Expands Managed Account Services Platform for Advisors
Charles Schwab today announced enhancements to its managed account platform to assist independent investment advisors who choose to outsource functions such as money manager research and portfolio construction. Article quotes Tiburon statistics on size of TAMPs market.

JP Morgan Gets Into the ETF Business Unexpectedly
George Gatch and his team at JP Morgan Funds have unexpectedly found themselves in the ETF business. Bear Stearns recently unwrapped the industry's first active ETF.  Article takes quotes from George Gatch at a recent Tiburon CEO Summit off of Tiburon web site.

Tiburon Predicts Strong Growth Among Fee-Only Advisors
In a press release, Tiburon said that fee-only financial advisors' average assets under management will grow to $310 million by 2010. Fee-only financial advisor clients will increase to 3.2 million by 2012. Article summarizes recent Tiburon research report.

Coming Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIV April 10-11, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York, NY.

Bank of America Says Private Banking Client Base is Holding Steady
Bank of America has its hands full keeping customers happy as it completes its integration of US Trust this year. Tiburon quoted saying that there will always be plenty of integration issues and it takes time to judge success.

Smaller Wealth Managers Entering the Bank Market
Many community banking companies have wealth management units, but lately mroe small and midsize wealth managers have been getting into the banking business. Tiburon quoted saying one reason these firms are starting banks is to capture deposits in interest bearing accounts.

Go Figure
$16.2 - the value if US consumer household assets held in brokerage accounts at year-end 2007. The figure is 50% higher than in 2002.

Smaller Wealth Managers Entering the Bank Market
Many community banking companies have wealth management units, but lately mroe small and midsize wealth managers have been getting into the banking business. Tiburon quoted saying one reason these firms are starting banks is to capture deposits in interest bearing accounts.

Citi Wealth Management's New Structure Breaks Broker-Banker Divide
Keeping cats and dogs under one roof is often a challenge, but Citigroup's global wealth management unit hopes to resolve the conflict that has long existed between private bankers and financial advisors with its new management structure. Tiburon quoted saying this is a good first step but segmentation can go much further.

The Accountant Down the Hall
It seemed like a guaranteed home run. Eight years ago, Janet Stanzak joined forces with a nearby accounting firm in Minneapolis to launch and run a new wealth management arm. Tiburon quoted saying that CPAs are in the cat bird seat in these relationships.

Growth Formula
Chip Roame of Tiburon Strategic Advisors is not very good at using weasel-words to describe the state of the financial planning market.  Article summarizes a speech given by Tiburon managing principal at recent NAPFA conference.

What's the Big Idea?
It's tough to learn new tricks when you already have a lot to do. That's why when it comes to your business, it's important to focus on the most helpful tricks.  Article summarizes business ideas form industry participants, including Tiburon.

Straight from the Advisor's Mouth
The Tiburon Strategic Advisors CEO Summits are held twice a year and attract top executives from a wide range of financial services firms.  One reason that invitations to the summits are so coveted is the opportunity for executives to hear direct feedback and market research from comprehensive advisors and clients. Article summarizes unique panels at Tiburon CEO Summits.

Tiburon Releases Research Report
Tiburon Strategic Advisors has released its newly updated research report on consumer wealth, liquefaction, and the retirement income challenge. Article summarizes findings of recently released Tiburon research report.

Retirement Trouble
A new study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors takes a broad look at consumer wealth, the pending baby boomer savings crisis, and boomers' likely liquefaction of assets.  Article profiles recently released Tiburon research report.

Mutual Funds Stand Strong Versus Rivals
The mutual funds industry may not be a kid any longer, but it is still growing like a teenager. At the same time, it faces hot competitive challenges. Tiburon quoted saying that mutual funds far outgrow all other products every year.

Retirement Trouble
A new study from Tiburon Strategic Advisors takes a broad look at consumer wealth, the pending baby boomer savings crisis, and boomers' likely liquefaction of assets.  Article profiles recently released Tiburon research report.

Coming Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIV April 10-11, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York, NY.

401(K) Plan Participants Win Right to Sue
Yesterday's US Supreme Court ruling allowing individual 401(k) account holders to sue plan administrators may cause some angst amongst advisors. Tiburon quoted saying that this may scare some reps out of the 401(K) plan business.

Saint Louis Brokerage Edward Jones Owns Middle America. Can it Hack Life in the Big City?
Daniel Timm peers intently at a collection of tiny green dots and red triangles superimposed on a map of downtown Phoenix laid out ona conference table in his Saint Louis office. Tiburon quoted saying that Edward Jones has many potential clients.

RIAs Poised to Capture Retiring Boomers' Assets
Registered investment advisors seem to be winning the race to capture the retiring baby boomer market, according to Chip Roame, managing principal of Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Article summarizes speech by Tiburon managing principal at recent TD Ameritrade conference.

RIAs Poised to Capture Retiring Boomers' Assets
Registered investment advisors seem to be winning the race to capture the retiring baby boomer market, according to Chip Roame, managing principal of Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Article summarizes speech by Tiburon managing principal at recent TD Ameritrade conference.

An International Affair: (Some) RIAs Go Abroad
Deal making in the wealth management space has been rampant lately, and some wealth management holding companies and individual RIAs are beginning to see opportunities in Europe But heading across the pond may not be for everyone. Tiburon quoted saying that most RIAs should stick to their knitting.

Signs of the Time
The vast amount of wealth that many predicted would be transferred between the greatest generation and the baby boomers is looking like a bust. Tiburon research report quoted saying that longer life expectancies, increased medical costs, and estate taxes have been limiting such.

Coming Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIV April 10-11, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York, NY.

The Inheritance Bust: Big Boomer Windfall Not Materializing the Way Many Planned
The vast amount of wealth that many predicted would be transferred between the greatest generation and the baby boomers is looking like a bust. Tiburon research report quoted saying that longer life expectancies, increased medical costs, and estate taxes have been limiting such.

Wisdom Tree Strikes Deal with Dreyfus
The minor league status of Wisdom Tree Investments in the world of exchange traded funds could change following a deal struck last month with Dreyfus. Tiburon quoted saying that this may evolve into an acquisition.

Rodger Riney Pushes Scottrade to New Highs
Online securities brokerage Scottrade is scoring some major firsts. The firm, which Rodger Riney founded and leads, zoomed past the $1 billion revenue mark in 2007. Tiburon research report quoted saying that there are about fifty online brokerage firms, with five controlling 80% of the market.

Selling Yourself with a Book?
An advisor running his own RIA firm recently wrote a how-to book, fulfilling a long-held dream to become a published author. Tiburon quoted saying that financial advisors need to align their business and marketing strategies.

State of the Industry
The number of independent financial advisors is rising. There are roughly 400,000 financial advisors among wirehouse & other employee brokers, life & property & casualty insurance agents, bank brokers & trust officers, and independent reps & RIAs.  Article summarizes Tiburon's year-end client letter.

Advisors Counsel Caution Amid Rebate Talk
As an economic stimulus plan with rebates for millions of Americans wends its way through Congress, some financial advisors are making their own plans for communicating with clients. Tiburon quoted saying that this is an appropriate time to contact clients.

ICI Forms ETF Committee
The Investment Company Institute has created a committee for exchange traded funds in what some say is an effort to head off the possibility that ETF providers will create their own trade association. Tiburon quoted saying that the Investment Company Institute should be motivated as ETF net flows may soon rival those of mutual funds.

Fund Architects Targets Retail Investors
Fund Architects, which promises to provide small investors with institutional-quality money management, legitimately can claim that it thinks outside of the box. Tiburon quoted saying that the firm may offer a low minimum account size option for many financial advisors.

ICI Forms ETF Committee
The Investment Company Institute has created a committee for exchange traded funds in what some say is an effort to head off the possibility that ETF providers will create their own trade association. Tiburon quoted saying that the Investment Company Institute should be motivated as ETF net flows may soon rival those of mutual funds.

Coming Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIV April 10-11, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York, NY.

Former Brokers Make Great RIAs
You may have heard that it's not just small time advisors making the lead to full independence these days. Some big b/d brokers are moving too. Tiburon quoted saying that wirehouse brokers are trained well in sales.

Investors Still Flock to Wrap Accounts
Despite a major industry flap and a court ruling over who can manage wrap accounts, investors continue to flock to these flat-fee separately managed accounts, and to investment vehicles with different names that look and act about the same. Tiburon research quoted saying that fee-based accounts will double in size in the next two years.

Wachovia Eyes Ticket Charges for Edwardians
Wachovia Securities is considering the use of ticket charges, a change that could nudge more of its former AG Edwards financial advisors into fee-based accounts. Tiburon quoted saying that this is a savvy business strategy to push mroe financial advisors towards fee-accounts.

Sophisticated Investor: As Industry Responds to New Wrap Account Rules, Investors Dive In
Despite a major industry flap and a court ruling over who can manage wrap accounts, investors continue to flock to these flat-fee separately managed accounts, and to investment vehicles with different names that look and act about the same. Tiburon research quoted saying that fee-based accounts will double in size in the next two years.

It's a Wrap
Despite a major industry flap and a court ruling over who can manage wrap accounts, investors continue to flock to these flat-fee separately managed accounts, and to investment vehicles with different names that look and act about the same. Tiburon research quoted saying that fee-based accounts will double in size in the next two years.

After the Belle Epoque: Chip Roame & Geoff Bobroff Analyze the Impact of Trends in the Fund Management Industry for Financial Advisors
Is the golden era for fund managers coming to an end? Putnam Lovell's recent research report on the global fund management industry, After the Belle Epoque, identified major trends that will transform the way that financial advisors do business. Tiburon quoted extensively commenting on each report conclusion.

Online Brokerage Companies Reported Strong Customer Additions in 2007
The deceleration of GDP growth, substantial trading losses, and significantly lower underwriting revenues have made the securities industry gross revenues related to the NYSE-reporting firms to decline by 3.6% in the Q3 2007 to $78.8 billion compared to Q3 2006. Tiburon research quoted saying that the number of online brokerage accounts is up.

Online Brokerage Companies Reported Strong Customer Additions in 2007
The deceleration of GDP growth, substantial trading losses, and significantly lower underwriting revenues have made the securities industry gross revenues related to the NYSE-reporting firms to decline by 3.6% in the Q3 2007 to $78.8 billion compared to Q3 2006. Tiburon research quoted saying that the number of online brokerage accounts is up.

The Quest for Growth - And its Pitfalls
In some ways, the job of branch manager is hopelessly conflicted. You are responsible for improving revenues, yet you are also charged with playing Mr. Compliance Guy. Tiburon quoted saying that branch revenue growth goals are the single greatest source of potential conflicts of interest for branch managers.

Schwab Looks to Buy More Tech Vendors
Schwab Institutional will seek to acquire or partner with more technology vendors, a strategy that follows a doubling of the company's tech budget in 2007. Tiburon quoted saying that this is a smart surround strategy.

Buckle Up for a Fast Product Ride in 2008
Fasten your seatbelts. The year 2008 promises to be a fast one where insurance and allied financial products are concerned. Following are the trends as seen by industry experts around the country. Tiburon quoted saying that fee-accounts, annuities, and second-to-die life insurance should be leading trends.

Merrill's Americas Brokerage Head Gardner to Leave
Merrill Lynch said that Mac Gardner, picked three years ago by former CEO Stan O'Neal to oversee the firm's brokerage business in the Americas, will leave at the end of January. Tiburon quoted saying that Gardner had an allegiance to a different guard.

Gorman, Thain in Spotlight
Two managers with sterling track records have ascended to new roles at two of Wall Street's premier banks. Tiburon quoted saying that Morgan Stanley Co-President James Gorman might make a bold move to separate the firm from the other wirehouses.

Top Compliance Issues in 2008
If you thought compliance and regulatory scrutiny could not get any mroe intense, welcome to 2008. Tiburon quoted saying that the overturning of the Merrill Lynch rule means that branch managers must supervise their reps even more closely.

A Menu of Meetings
No matter who or where you are, you should at least attend two major conferences in 2008.  Here's a list to choose from.  Article profiles leading conferences, two of which list Tiburon's managing principal as a keynote speaker.

Innovation in Insurance
Retirement income distribution - it is the talk of the trade. And no one is better positioned than the insurance industry. Tiburon quoted saying that insurance agents are more holistic focused, are able to offer guarantees, and have a core business under threat.

Gorman Moves Up as Cruz Moves Out
As of December 1, wealth management head James Gorman and Morgan Stanley International chief Walid Chammah are co-presidents. Tiburon quoted saying that Gorman is strategic even outside his areas of expertise.

From NYSE to Merrill: Thain, CEO; Chai, CFO
Merrill Lynch is now led by John Thain, the former CEO of the New York Stock Exchange. Tiburon quoted saying that Thain is a proven executive and statesman who previously was a senior executive at Merrill Lynch's biggest rival the Goldman Sachs Group

Top Compliance Issues facing BOMs in the New Year
If you thought that compliance and regulatory activity could not get any more intense, just wait until next year. Tiburon quoted saying that the greatest source of conflicts of interest for branch managers is the need for revenue growth.

Industry's '07-'08 Focus: Retirement Income
Mutual funds and the organizations that sell them continue to introduce a variety of retirement income products to position themselves for further market opportunities. Tiburon quoted saying that three-quarters of households over the age of 55 still have less than $100,000.

Subprime Mortgage Crisis
The CEOs of Merrill Lynch and Citigroup have left their posts amid an expanding mass of credit-related turmoil, leaving executive vacancies at a crucial time for both firms. Tiburon quoted saying that Chuck Prince was constantly being questioned while Stan O'Neal seemed to be entrenched.

Coming Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIV April 10-11, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York, NY.

Managers Learn to Live Without the Merrill Lynch Rule
In May, the SEC announced that it would not fight a March 30 ruling by the Washington, DC Court of Appeals to vacate Rule 202 -- the broker/dealer exemption (aka the Merrill Lynch rule). Tiburon quoted saying that the bulk of the $300 billion will move to broker wrap accounts.

The Retirement Savings Heretics
This man says too many Americans are going without today to splurge in retirement. In retirement, how much is enough? Is it all a big guess? Tiburon data utilized showing that only 2% of baby boomers will inherit more than $100,000.

Fix My Practice: Tax Planning - In House or Out?
Mark Kemp's tax specialist is taking leave, but it is a service that his practice can not do without. To resolve the problem, he should hire another person or jack up the price. Tiburon quoted saying that preparing tax returns allows financial advisors to find financial marketing opportunities.

Time Management Tips for Advisors
Financial advisors who develop business plans, defined their personal goals, and schedule their time with these objectives in mind are more efficient, and mroe profitable, than their less-organized peers. Tiburon quoted saying that financial advisors need to know where they want to go and develop a plan to get there.

Majority of Advisors See Equity Income as a Distinct Asset Class
A majority of financial advisors view equity income as a distinct asset class, according to a survey of advisor attitudes released last week by Eaton Vance. Tiburon quoted saying that more advisors are looking for income-oriented products.

Younger Boomers Off the Radar Screen
Mutual fund companies catering to the first wave of baby boomers, now nearing retirement, may be neglecting younger boomers who have many more years of work still ahead of them. Tiburon quoted saying that target date fund are useful products.

Transition to Fee-Based Model Prompts Partnership
The Phoenix Companies and Jefferson National have teamed up to create products for Jefferson's internet-based sales & service model platform. Article quotes statistics from Tiburon Strategic Advisors supporting the growth of fee-based accounts.

Phoenix, Jefferson Agree to Focus on Fee-Based Advisors
The Phoenix Companies has formed an alliance with Jefferson National Life Insurance in which Phoenix will use the Jefferson's technology platform to offer no-load variable annuities to fee-based advisors at wirehouses and regional broker/dealers.  Article utilizes Tiburon data saying that the fee-based account market will reach $10 trillion by 2010.

Prime Numbers: Where the Advisors Are
Publication's statistics page published graph produced by Tiburon showing that there are nearly 400,000 financial advisors, including 92,000 wirehouse brokers.

Firm Sells Itself to Let Patriarch Cash Out
Like many parents, Anthony Carnevale did not want to be a burden on his children - although his situation as somewhat unusual. Sentinel Benefits Group sold to Focus Financial Partners. Tiburon quoted saying that transactions like this are growing in popularity.

Boomer Marketing Strategies Reach New Heights
Here's an obvious point that, sadly, too many advisors are still missing. In order to increase their business, advisors should focus on a niche. But Chip Roame, managing principal with Tiburon Strategic Advisors, finds a majority of comprehensive advisors define their niche as high net worth individuals. Article summarizes speech given by Tiburon managing principal at recently held Tiburon CEO Summit XIII.

Local Market Focus Pays Off for Manager
Franklin Templeton Investments' local asset management capabilities, particularly in emerging markets, are helping push the fund manager forward among US managers looking to expand their businesses overseas. Tiburon quoted saying that Franklin Templeton has had a savvy international strategy.

Schwab Offers Benefits Package to Independent Advisors
Charles Schwab Institutional said it is working with Tri Net, which handles outsourcing of human resources, to offer discounted and bundled employment benefits to its independent advisor clients. Tiburon quoted saying that one challenge is the state-level insurance regulations.

Formula for a Successful Fund Shop
One of the most important ingredients in building a successful fund shop is helping investors avoid bad decisions. Article quotes both Tiburon and other speakers at recently held Tiburon CEO Summit XIII.

Dodge & Cox's Gunn Blasts Hedge Funds
Hedge fund investors are likely to get burned, said John Gunn, chief executive of San Francisco-based Dodge & Cox. Mr. Gunn in a rare public appearance, made his comments during an address yesterday at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII in San Francisco, CA.

Alternatives Investments on the Rise
Individual investors will increasingly use alternative investments, but so far their experience with non-traditional products has been limited, according to George Gatch, chief executive of JP Morgan Funds Management. Mr. Gatch made his comments at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII.

Indies Growing, But Wirehouses Have Assets
The number of brokers at independent dealers will catch up to the wirehouses in about three years, said Charles "Chip" Roame, managing principal of Tiburon Strategic Advisors. Mr. Roame made his comments at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII.

Advent's CEO to Speak at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII
Advent Software, the leading provider of software and solutions for the investment management industry, announced today that Advent's founder and CEO, Stephanie DiMarco, will be a speaker at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII this week in San Francisco, CA.

Advent's CEO to Speak at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII
Advent Software, the leading provider of software and solutions for the investment management industry, announced today that Advent's founder and CEO, Stephanie DiMarco, will be a speaker at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII this week in San Francisco, CA.

Advent's CEO to Speak at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII
Advent Software, the leading provider of software and solutions for the investment management industry, announced today that Advent's founder and CEO, Stephanie DiMarco, will be a speaker at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII this week in San Francisco, CA.

Coming Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIII October 9-10, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

Financial FYI Issue 100807
More than 380,000 professionals in the US make a living by giving people financial advice according to Tiburon Strategic Advisors, a financial services consulting firm. Article quotes Tiburon from a recent Money Magazine article.

Go Figure
Statistical column quotes Tiburon source statistic that the personal trusts business should grow from $3 to $7 trillion by 2010.

The Future of Fee-Based Accounts
A collision of regulatory events has given a boost to the industry's move towards a fee-based business model. Tiburon qupted saying that there are really four alternatives to the repeal of the Merrill Lynch rule.

Conferences & Trade Shows
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIII October 9-10, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

Vitals: Calendar
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIII October 9-10, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

Meet Marie Swift
Advertisement by Tiburon Consulting Fellow lists her pending appearance at Tiburon CEO Summit XIII.

Freedom & Control
Raymond James advertisement lists upcoming web seminar series, including the kick-off seminar featuring Tiburon's managing principal discussing the challenges & opportunities of going independent.

Inside the Mind of Your Adviser
Before you take your financial pro's advice, consider what's behind it. Tiburon data quoted saying that there are over 380,000 financial advisors.

Cost Basis
Tiburon quoted saying that cost basis reporting is needed by clients.

Wachovia Boosts Recruitment Deal for Brokers
Wachovia Securities has jumped on the bandwagon of splurging on recruiting brokers - but it is structuring its payout in a way that limits its risk. Tiburon quoted saying that a higher payout with more back-end is a logical strategy.

Inside the Mind of Your Adviser
Before you take your financial pro's advice, consider what's behind it. Tiburon data quoted saying that there are over 380,000 financial advisors.

Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIII October 9-10, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

Fido Re-Tools the Name of its RIA Group
Fidelity has re-branded its registered advisor group as Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services. Tiburon data quoted saying that the trust market would increase rapidly by 2012.

Pershing's Push for Advisers Doesn't Worry Competitors
By and large, big asset custodians are unfazed by any advantages Pershing may have gained by hiring well-known financial services consultant Mark Tibergien to take over as chief executive of its advisory unit. Tiburon quoted saying that Mr. Tibergien can offer lots of help to financial advisors.

Wachovia Plans to Boost Planning for Wealthy Clients
Wachovia plans to ramp up its financial planning services for clients with between $5 and $50 million in investable assets over the next year and a half, underscoring the growing importance of planning in the ultracompetitive high net worth market. Tiburon quoted saying that Wachovia's financial planning is an excellent offering.

Peer Pressure
John Rafal says he was surprised to be listed on Barron's top independent financial advisors list. Tiburon data utilized showing that independent financial advisors manage $2.1 trillion in assets.

Practice Management: Pershing Expands Push for Advisors
In the fight for registered investment advisors and the assets that they manage, clearing firm Pershing is positioning itself as a competitor. Tiburon quoted saying that custodians attract business with practice management offerings.

Practice Management: Pershing Expands Push for Advisors
In the fight for registered investment advisors and the assets that they manage, clearing firm Pershing is positioning itself as a competitor. Tiburon quoted saying that custodians attract business with practice management offerings.

Broker's World: Firms Slash Minimums for Advisory Accounts
When it comes to clients on Wall Street, bigger is always better - except when it isn't. Firms are being forced to deal with small clients because of the end of the Merrill Lynch rule. Tiburon qupted saying that clients will likely pay more but get better service.

Wealth Management Media Scan: The Indie 100
There is no shortage of folks who would like to tend to your investments. Brokers, money managers, private bankers, among others, all are battling to add your name to their client lists. Tiburon qupted saying that the independent financial advisor market is outgrowing all other industries.

Freedom & Control
Raymond James advertisement lists upcoming web seminar series, including the kick-off seminar featuring Tiburon's managing principal discussing the challenges & opportunities of going independent.

Advisors Rescue Stranded Travelers
Add travel assistance to the list of services, such as family meetings and charitable giving guidance, that some financial advisors are providing top clients in an effort to distinguish themselves from the pack. Tiburon quoted saying that the stock market's volatility makes one vulnerable if they offer a limited set of services.

Conferences & Trade Shows
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIII October 9-10, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

Opportunity Knocks
Windfalls created by retiring baby boomers will make - or break - many advisory practices. New directed trusts can make the difference. Article quotes Tiburon data regarding the use of personal trust accounts and assets.

The Indie 100
There is no shortage of folks who would like to tend to your investments. Brokers, money managers, private bankers, among others, all are battling to add your name to their client lists. Tiburon qupted saying that the independent financial advisor market is outgrowing all other industries.

Coming Events
Publication's events calendar lists upcoming Tiburon CEO Summit XIII October 9-10, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

Mutual Funds Fend Off ETFs, Hedge Funds, SMAs
Despite threats from hedge funds, exchange traded funds, and separately managed accounts, mutual funds continue to grow in popularity Investor's Business Daily reports.  Tiburon quoted saying that mutual funds outgrow all other financial products in dollar terms.

Mutual Funds Stand Strong Versus Rivals; Assets Near $10 Trillion; Competitive Products Like Hedge Funds, ETFs Not Taking Much Share
The mutual funds industry may not be a kid any longer, but it is still growing like a teenager. Tiburon quoted saying that mutual fund flows surpass those of other investment products.

Mutual Funds Stand Strong Versus Rivals
The mutual funds industry may not be a kid any longer, but it is still growing like a teenager. Tiburon quoted saying that mutual fund flows surpass those of other investment products.

Mutual Funds Stand Strong Versus Rivals
The mutual funds industry may not be a kid any longer, but it is still growing like a teenager. Tiburon quoted saying that mutual fund flows surpass those of other investment products.

Mutual Funds Stand Strong Versus Rivals
The mutual funds industry may not be a kid any longer, but it is still growing like a teenager. Tiburon quoted saying that mutual fund flows surpass those of other investment products.