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Kim Gaxiola, of Gaxiola Financial Group in Morgan Hill, recently participated in the Cambridge Retirement Plan Summit in Chicago, Ill. Kim was invited by her broker-dealer, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., to attend this event focused on helping rep-advisors build their retirement plan practice. Nearly 50 rep-advisors from across the country gathered together to share best practice ideas with their peers, gain insight from industry experts and engage with sponsors. This event is just one example of Cambridge's dedication to helping advisors learn and grow by providing opportunities for financial professionals to continually enhance their knowledge in the retirement industry in order to provide disclosure and education to their existing clients and help acquire new business.

Diversification allows an investor to benefit from a variety of economic factors, such as inflation, deflation or anything in between. It's a good idea, but some can take it too far. Diversifying Dorothy is one example.

The Sobrato Cancer Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) has been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification Program. SCVMC is the only public/government hospital in California to receive certification, which demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement. The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program is an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The certification is for three years from designation, which was achieved on March 26, 2013. The Sobrato Cancer Center achieved certification by meeting core standards in all areas of treatment, including treatment planning, staff training and education, chemotherapy orders and drug preparation, patient consent and education, safe chemotherapy administration and monitoring and assessment of patient well-being.