Although people in every population come in all shapes and sizes, body types and physiological characteristics follow a Gaussian distribution curve as a result of evolutionary adaptations by our ancestors to extremely varied environmental challenges.

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These are the four basic types of advisors and the key characteristics for each.

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Those types of characteristics help keep a company and its cash flow stable in a difficult economy.

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There are many types of ABS, each with different characteristics and cash flows, thus making the valuation different as well.

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