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OPINION NOV 30, 2014
Reaching out through LinkedIn

By Kristin Andree
FINTECH NOV 30, 2014
New LinkedIn tool could help advisers with marketing, compliance

An added function allows the exporting of first-degree connections, endorsements, comments made in groups and other LinkedIn content.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 24, 2014
New, easy and free technology to figure out capital gains distributions

Online database makes avoiding complicated tax savings a thing of the past.

By Sheryl Rowling
Cybersecurity a major priority in independent broker-dealers' 2015 tech budgets
FINTECH NOV 23, 2014
Cybersecurity a major priority in independent broker-dealers' 2015 tech budgets

Preventing hack attacks is a big concern for independent broker-dealers heading into next year based on their planned technology spending.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH NOV 21, 2014
Some advisers moving to mobile payment systems to bill clients

As more Americans demand online billing, some advisers are kicking the tires of mobile payment systems such as PayPal and finding benefits and drawbacks.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH NOV 20, 2014
Fidelity researchers dive into virtual reality with StockCity

Fidelity researchers dive into virtual reality with StockCity, a wearable technology interface for investors to explore the stock market like it were the streets of Midtown Manhattan.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH NOV 17, 2014
Schwab tells advisers its online advice platform won't be a threat to RIA biz

Charles Schwab & Co. defended its move to introduce its own online advice platform at the Schwab IMPACT conference in Denver Wednesday. The retail offering is due next quarter, the adviser version in the second quarter.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH NOV 14, 2014
Finra survey shows investors want more regulatory protection

They're willing to pay a little extra for it, too.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 14, 2014
Five tax moves made easier with technology

Software can make these labor-intensive strategies a breeze.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH NOV 12, 2014
When slow Internet happens to fast people

Blogger goes where life is slow and the Internet is slower.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH NOV 12, 2014
How advisers can get the most out of video

By Kristen Luke
FINTECH NOV 12, 2014
Ready for prime time: Advisers get into launching their own video series

As video grows in popularity, advisers are using it as a new way to reach clients and prospects.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH NOV 11, 2014
LPL advisers' commissions land in their bank accounts one day late

As processing error delays commissions by a day, president Robert Moore moves to reassure advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH NOV 09, 2014
Robos need to get on the ball

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH NOV 06, 2014
Why advisers are worried about eMoney's acquisition by Fidelity

Deal stirs concerns that Fidelity may cut off other custodian's access to popular software.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH NOV 06, 2014
Using technology to change clients who don't want to know anything

Three steps to take to help clients understand their financial situation and investment strategy options.

By Sheryl Rowling
EQUITIES NOV 06, 2014
Investors betting on tech

Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Money flowing to technology but record highs mask weakness. Plus: Eaton Vance's big news; BofA's big loss; Home Depot's big data breach; and dreaming big, big, big.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES NOV 05, 2014
Republicans could push for quicker rate hike

<I>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Quicker rate hike ahead? Plus: Top Republicans set agenda; greed, fear and fund flows; family offices riding growth of ultrawealthy; Schwab says its robo is no threat; and eating well after work.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH NOV 05, 2014
Charles Schwab's robo-adviser ups the pressure on adviser fee structures

Advisers charging AUM fees while offering garden-variety investment management services need to reassess their business model and determine what else of value they can provide

By Deborah Fox
FINTECH NOV 03, 2014
Charles Schwab to launch free 'robo'-adviser next quarter

Launching its own online advice platform, Charles Schwab is aiming to make low-cost, web-based advice even cheaper, but some industry watchers say it could rankle advisers who keep assets with the custodian.

By Mason Braswell