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Registered Rep. March 1, 2008 Anne Field	The Accountant Down the Hall These days, the Holy Grail for financial advisors is to form an official bond with a reputable accounting firm. Simply cultivating a few CPAs willing to send you the occasional client no longer cuts it.
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