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Financial Planning January 1, 2011 Martin Shenkman	Keeping the Faith When it comes to estate and financial planning, religious topics are rarely discussed and almost never integrated into planning.
Registered Rep. March 28, 2012 Lena S. Rizkallah	TRUSTS & ESTATES: April is National Financial Literacy Month Now more than ever, individuals should become familiar with the financial tools they need to create and follow a budget, manage debt and save for retirement.
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On Wall Street October 1, 2012 Elizabeth Wine	Same-Sex Couples: The Emerging Client Niche Advisors are helping gay and lesbian clients face the unique barriers to achieving their financial goals.
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