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Articles in February 2004 issue of Research

• Abroad, to California: for all its problems, the golden state--a bellwether for the nation--hasn't lost all of its luster.(Global Investment)
  by Bayer, Alexei
• Love your client as yourself; Donald Trone is leading financial advisors along the path of fiduciary responsibility.(Interview)
  by Uzelac, Ellen
• Correction.(Correction Notice)
  by Voorhees, Tim
• RJF prepares for fines.(Breakpoint Rebate)(Raymond James and Associates Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Martin, Robert Scott
• Twentieth anniversary advice: celebrating two decades of answering questions on prospecting, sales and practice management.(Sales Seminar:)
  by Good, Bill
• No ceiling for top talent: from receptionist to manager of a large branch office, Nancy Lynches has been a constantly rising star at A.G. Edwards.(Profiles in Success)(Biography)
  by Uzelac, Ellen
• Pros embrace dividends.(Across the Board)(Brief Article)
• Job seekers: apply within.(Publisher's Letter:)(sales management)(Brief Article)
  by Tyndall, Bob
• Dream team: retired Army general John Kulhavi owes his success to a heroic team effort.(The Winner's Circle)
  by Shook, R.J.
• Paradise found: Larry Milton is in a good place, after enduring an eventful odyssey from black monday to moving his book three times.(Profiles in Success)(Biography)
  by Rusoff, Jane Wollman
• In 401(k) we now trust.(Social Insecurity)(Brief Article)
• Poor performance: if you are producing below your potential, it is your emotional weakness that is holding you back.(Personal Coach)
  by Hemsley, Aaron
• What affluent investors want.(Q & A:)(Interview)
  by Martin, Robert Scott
• Wachovia deepens trust.(Expansion Plans)(Brief Article)
• What is product management? Our new column will get you in touch with new product ideas and how to fit them into your practice.(Product Management)
  by Drucker, David J.
• Completely passive.(Capital Gains)(Brief Article)
• Tech strategy is key.(The Big Picture)(Financial services)
• Honesty is the best policy; in a marketplace lacking in trust, an unswerving devotion to the truth can give you a unique competitive edge.(The Ethical Advisor)(Editorial)
  by Weinreich, Gil
• "Vice" fund firm in trouble.(Shady Trading)(Mutuals.com, improper trading )(Brief Article)
• Will Grasso give back?(NYSE Hot Seat)(Dick Grasso compensation, New York Stock Exchange Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Martin, Robert Scott
• Annuities for safety: annuitizing a portion of assets enables an advisor to put the bulk of a portfolio in inflation-beating equities while maintaining an income floor.(Focus On: Financial Planning)
  by McReynolds, Rebecca
• CFP client confidence erodes.(Planning Gap)(securities industry)(Brief Article)
• Schwab restores match.(Frills are Back)(Charles Schwab & Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Martin, Robert Scott
• Creating stockholder value.(Q4 2003 Intel Investor Fact Sheet)
• Blaming the bear (not you).(Fault Lines)(Investors Return on investment)(Brief Article)
• Soft dollar days numbered.(Who Pays for Play?)(Investment Company Institute bans)(Brief Article)
  by Martin, Robert Scott
• Word of mouth: the quickest, cheapest and easiest way to build a business is through referrals from clients and centers of influence.(Cover Story)
  by Rusoff, Jane Wollman
• CPA advisors clear $2B AUM.(Adding Up)(Capital Professional Advisors Inc., Assets Under Management)(Brief Article)
• Merrill trader cops plea.(Enron Fallout)(Merrill Lynch and Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Martin, Robert Scott
• "I'm a numbers guy": financial advisors who put their faith in numbers don't add up.(Your Clients for Life)(Column)
  by Anthony, Mitch
• Good-bye, referrals?(Match Maker)(WebFinance services)(Brief Article)
• Street payouts surge.(Bonus Boost)(Brief Article)
  by Martin, Robert Scott