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In the News Back to In the News ASBPE Awards Commonwealth Business Review Waltham, Mass. (August 20, 2008) —Commonwealth Financial Network’s proprietary bimonthly publication, the Commonwealth Business Review (CBR), received four Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). The CBR was judged nationally against business publications across all industries and business sectors. It received the highest honor, Gold, in Newsletter Design, as well as three awards in the categories of Newsletter Editorial: Technical/How-To Article: Silver)— “The Psychological Side of Retirement,” by Kol Birke, Commonwealth’s advisor technology liaison“We’ve always been proud of the CBR and the value it offers to our advisors and their businesses,” said Kate Flood, editor-in-chief of the CBR. “But to receive these awards is truly an honor.” Editorial content for the CBR is 100-percent contributed by members of Commonwealth’s home office staff, and the newsletter is designed by the firm’s in-house corporate marketing team. It is distributed free of charge six times per year to Commonwealth’s advisors and select industry partners. “Rarely does an issue of the CBR come out that there isn’t information I can put into action within the next seven days. It’s that timely and informative,” said Gary Ruchin, president of Ruchin and Associates and Commonwealth advisor of 23 years. “The CBR is nothing short of the Gold standard other companies can only look at and admire from afar.” Each edition of the CBR is assigned a theme that aligns with current events happening in the financial services industry. Its goal is to provide a forum for dialogue, discussion, and information that Commonwealth advisors can use to grow their businesses, remain compliant, stay abreast of technological advancements, and keep up with changes in the investment world. ASBPE is the only professional association in the U.S. exclusively for full-time and freelance editors and writers employed by business, professional, association, and trade magazines; newsletters; and business-to-business digital publications. The society’s mission is to help editors develop better editorial and editorial management skills, as well as a better understanding of sales, circulation, marketing, production, and the Internet. Founded in 1979, Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA/SIPC, is the nation’s second-largest, privately owned independent broker/dealer, with offices in Waltham, Massachusetts, and San Diego, California. The firm supports more than 1,200 independent registered representatives nationwide and makes available a comprehensive array of financial products and services. Contacts: Emily Guadagnoli Senior Public Relations Specialist Commonwealth Financial Network www.commonwealth.com 781.736.7980, x9639 eguadagnoli@commonwealth.com |
 
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