The SEC has filed a cease-and-desist order against an Illinois who called himself a registered investment adviser and a representative of a broker-dealer online and used social media in an attempt to scam gullible investors.
Advisers counseled to write down job functions and work flows on sticky pads; like a storyboard
Remember that computer that beat those really smart guys on 'Jeopardy'? Well, now the IBM machine has landed a new gig -- this time, analyzing portfolios for Wall Street banks.
Several recent industry studies have found that advisers spend anywhere from 50% to 70% of their time actively managing and attempting to grow their practices, leaving precious little time to actually work with clients.
Last week, while Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services representatives talked about the results of their recently completed RIA benchmark survey, I just wanted them to skip ahead and discuss the online adviser dashboard.
Fund managers snapping up shares of Google, other IT outfits; solid six-month run
The timing of Facebook's IPO could hardly be better, but one asset manager thinks the first few years of appreciation are already priced in, a lesson learned from Google's IPO.
Advisers offer their tips for winning business and networking with social media.
Many passing up what's seen as risky, over-hyped bet; don't want to be 'the last money in'
Social networking a swell way to land clients; 'great platforms'
