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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Mike Coffey of MainStay Investment, the sponsor of the awards, opens the evening and shares his thoughts.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Source Media CEO Doug Manoni congratulates the winners.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Winner Renee Arst, complex manager at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, poses with her award for creating a stable work environment.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Warren Bischoff, complex manager at RBC Wealth, won because he knows how to make lemonade from lemons-both professionally and personally.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Winner Frank Consalo, Fulton Financial/branch manager Raymond James Financial Services, picks up his award for helping to allay advisors´ fears during the financial crisis.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Winner Richard Franchella, branch manager at RBC Wealth, gets his trophy for knowing how to keep both advisors and support staff motivated.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Winner Keith Henry, branch manager at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, works in his community to give back.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Winner Dan Kraus of Raymond James & Associates uses regular practice management meetings to keep his advisors on top.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Winner Mike Simonds of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney gets his trophy for bringing out the best in his advisors.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Known for his generosity, two-time winner Bruce Stacy of UBS makes his return to the awards dinner.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Winner Charles Weber of Robert W. Baird gets his award for helping his advisors pick up the pieces after a massive flood destroyed their office.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Fran McMorris, Editor-in-Chief of On Wall Street magazine, co-hosts the dinner.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

The award winners

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

The awards are ready to be handed out.

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2009 Branch Manager Awards

Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich gives the keynote speech at this year´s Branch Managers Awards dinner at Del Posto on April 20.

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