As much of the nation reeled from fresh layoffs late last year, SolomonEdwardsGroup was busily recruiting financial professionals in south Florida. In little more than a month, the executive search firm filled 22 jobs at Morgan Stanley, Salomon...
Once investors reach millionaire status, they develop a completely different attitude toward their portfolios. Mutual funds are well and good for people who still have six-figure estates, but once they cross into millionairedom, they want products...
Mutual fund companies are homing in on the lucrative marketing, but so far they're barely a blip on the radar. With massive marketing muscle, lavish advertising budgets and access to wholesale and retail distribution, mutual-fund companies are...
A.G. Edwards A (Hiring/recruiting) “Consistently at a reasonable rate, so it’s not too many coming at one time.” (Benefits) “If I had to break it down, I’d give the 401ks a 10 and health coverage a seven.”...
A (Sales Assistants) “Both quality and quantity are lacking at this firm. Training: They don’t offer enough for the sales support people or the brokers. Focus: They are making the transition to a fee based business, growing assets...