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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 16, 2017
Special needs planning experts crave help from generalist peers

Planners should serve where they are truly needed.

RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2017
Harvey and Irma — Reminders that advisory firms need solid continuity plans

Clients, shaken by the scale of hurricanes, will be in need of their financial advisers' reassurance that their assets are safe and accessible.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 02, 2017
Action must be taken to make Finra more accountable

The SEC or Congress should consider forming an independent commission to consider Finra's future.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 20, 2017
Making the most of another delay in the DOL's fiduciary rule

The worst outcome would be if the regulation is gutted after the review.

RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 05, 2017
Financial advice industry has a role in opioid crisis

It's up to financial advisers to keep clients safe from financial fraud or exploitation at the hands of a loved one who is trapped in the clutches of addiction.

FINTECH JUL 22, 2017
Understanding algorithms is key to gauging robo fiduciary status

Regulators must learn new techniques and skills to examine robo-advisers for their adherence to the fiduciary standard.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2017
Health-insurance reform uncertainty hampers advisers' ability to counsel to clients

Advisers preparing new financial plans are flying blind when it comes to clients' health-care needs.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 24, 2017
CFP Board proposal another signal fiduciary is the future

The organization's efforts are another signal that the fiduciary movement is picking up steam; advisers should let their opinions be known.

FINTECH JUN 17, 2017
Assessing the future of the financial advice industry

Financial advice will learn a lot from a world based on efficiency.

OPINION JUN 10, 2017
Time is now to prepare clients for a stock market correction

All advisers should be taking steps to prepare clients for the reality of a correction.