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Financial Advisor March 2005 Rebecca Pomering	Applying Sound Practices to Your Biggest Investment You are a talented advisor and a skilled investor. Turn even a fraction of these skills toward your business, and you will find it has as meaningful an impact on your business, your family, your staff and your life, as you have on your clients' every day.
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