2010 Top 1,000 Advisors (Barron's) - Need proof that our 1,000 top U.S. financial advisors are truly the best? Just look at their 97% client retention rate. We profile the brightest star in each state -- plus D.C.

Columbia Makes a Sales Hire in the West (InvestmentWires.com) - Columbia Management, which is about to become part of Ameriprise, hires a DC wholesaler for the Western region.

Great-West Adds a Midwest Wholesaler (InvestmentWires.com) - Great-West expands its sales team with the addition of a Hartford alum.

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How to set more appointments with annuity seminar attendees (ProducerWeb)

Prospecting for clients? Try beer (Investment News) Adviser Richard Feight discovered brew clubs offer networking opportunities

Introductions Are Much More than Icebreakers (Harvard Business)