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Don’t fear the robo: Some millennials like working with human financial advisers

Breakfast with Benjamin New research suggests that some tech-crazy millennial investors are moving beyond the robos to work closely with human financial advisers.

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3 apps to help advisers stay on task while traveling

These tools have helped Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling stay on top of business while traveling abroad.

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This $120 investment could make a huge difference for a financial adviser’s practice

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling is amazed at how quickly her computer now boots up and programs open up instantly.

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Next hot thing in 529 college savings plans? Robo-advice

Report says digital advice platforms in these tax-advantaged accounts will attract a new type of investor.

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The biggest cyberthreats RIAs face

Ninety-five percent of breaches stem from human error; low-tech vigilance goes a long way.

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Morningstar acquires bond analytics firm InvestSoft Technology

Asset managers and advisers will crunch data to gain insights on fixed-income products.

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Lessons learned while working overseas

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling has advice for how to best adapt to changing conditions as she works remotely from Spain.

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Adviser trade groups tap tech vendors as an extra perk for members

Partnerships with leading software providers give advisers access and discounts, though they may not know it.

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Joel Bruckenstein fires latest salvo in bitter battle over T3 profits

Two months after the lawsuit was filed, Bill Winterberg and Joel Bruckenstein duke it out over conference profits, responsibilities.

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Top robo-advisers Betterment and Wealthfront more weighted toward stocks than bonds, research says

Leading robos also are bracing for a market downturn, Convergex says.

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Tech vendors upping the ante at T3 for better client experiences

Software vendors look to attract advisers with real-time tools and better web portals to meet higher client expectations.

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Finra fines and suspends adviser for software misconduct involving 78-year-old client in variable annuity case

Ameriprise Financial Services rep altered and backdated client notes, the regulator said.

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Michael Bloomberg: Public policy changes needed to address income inequality

Changing economy and job market stem from greater use of technology, he says.

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Advisers must brace for DOL fiduciary by ramping up technology plans

Time to weigh the role technology will play in keeping advisory practices in compliance, as well as profitable

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3 email marketing systems that won’t break the bank

These systems are a great place to begin to kick-start your email marketing campaigns.

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Tech secrets for successfully working overseas

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling plans to work from Europe a second time — and plans to do things a bit differently following the lessons she learned on a previous trip.

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Advisers need to adapt to DOL fiduciary rule or risk getting left behind

The retirement-services space has reached the point of creative destruction, where innovation eliminates old businesses and creates new ones.

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Pershing’s API store highlights potential, complexities of open architecture

Firms can customize software using APIs, but there are challenges to setting up the perfect system.

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Vanare’s Lex Sokolin to join London-based research firm

Mr. Sokolin will remain a shareholder and member of Vanare's Board of Directors, while Ken Manning will succeed him.

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Invesco acquires robo-adviser Jemstep

Investment management firm Invesco has acquired Jemstep, one of the first online automated investment platforms in the financial services industry, in the latest bid to offer more robo-technology to traditional advisers.