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10/23/13 – All-Stars Again—Again!

Posted by Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP®

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This entry was posted on Oct 23, 2013 6:30:46 AM

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I’m at the airport waiting to board a plane, so this will be a short post. Fortunately, today it writes itself. I mentioned last year how proud all of us here at Commonwealth’s research and asset management groups were to be named, again, to Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines’ list of investment research and wealth management all-stars. Last year, we had more winners than any other firm, for the second year in a row.

Well, we’ve done it again, and you can read the article here. Once again, we have the greatest number—and scope—of winners, and we’re the only major broker/dealer included.

Three years in a row speaks to the commitment Commonwealth and the team have to being not only great at research and product selection, but also one of the best at working with our advisors for the ultimate benefit of the client.

They’re calling my boarding group now, so I will sign off. Have a great day, everyone!


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