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Betterment gets a finger-hold in retirement advice market
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2015
Betterment gets a finger-hold in retirement advice market

It will be tough, however, to compete with 401(k) behemoth Financial Engines.

By Alessandra Malito
Look past the battles breaking out between robos
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION MAY 05, 2015
Look past the battles breaking out between robos

Humans should not try to mimic machines that compete on price

By John Michel
The problem with software
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 01, 2015
The problem with software

Replacing old or buying new software will cause you to question a lot of your assumptions, but it can also help you improve your business.

By Bloomberg
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 30, 2015
What's at stake for advisers if Salesforce is bought out?

Speculation about a takeover of Salesforce has some advisers reconsidering their customer relationship management system options.

By Alessandra Malito
Password managers are a powerful tool in the fight to fend off cyber crooks
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS APR 30, 2015
Password managers are a powerful tool in the fight to fend off cyber crooks

Breaking down how password managers actually work, plus details on three good options for advisers to consider

By Blane Warrene
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 29, 2015
Finra CARDS data breach risk is real

Potential security risk concerns over Finra's highly-debated data collection proposal are not unfounded, experts say. <i>(See also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150504/BLOG07/150509984/finras-longtime-critics-become-its-supporters-and-vice-versa&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Finra's backers are now its critics</a>)</i>

By Alessandra Malito
The biggest cyberthreat to a firm: Employees
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 29, 2015
The biggest cyberthreat to a firm: Employees

Internal hacking is an emerging danger for advisers.

By Alessandra Malito
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 27, 2015
Wealthy millennials decline financial advisers' services: survey

Just 47% of multimillionaires ages 18 to 34 use an adviser, a new study finds. That means wealth managers may be missing opportunities to discuss health, family and financial values with those and other potential clients.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Advisers slow to take up robo opportunity
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 27, 2015
Advisers slow to take up robo opportunity

Many advisers are trying to decide whether to offer a digital advice platform and how to incorporate and price the service. <b><i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20150310/FREE/310009998/PH/10-top-robo-advisers-to-watch&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>10 top robo-advisers to watch</a>)</i></b>

By Mason Braswell
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES APR 27, 2015
Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto still dreams big

Morningstar wants to become 'ubiquitous' with investors, according to founder Joe Mansueto. Will their new initiatives turn around the firm's declining share prices and profits?

By Trevor Hunnicutt
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 22, 2015
The challenge of becoming paperless

A tale of finding a solution to the yellow pad.

By Sheryl Rowling
Going paperless: Advice industry takes on challenge
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 22, 2015
Going paperless: Advice industry takes on challenge

In an industry notorious for documents and signatures, firms welcome chance to automate

By Joyce Hanson
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 20, 2015
Question for advisers: Why did Verizon buy dial-up dinosaur AOL?

Because the company has its sights on mobile, and so should you.

By Alessandra Malito
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 20, 2015
Where are people searching for financial advisers, planners and brokers?

By Ellie Zhu
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 20, 2015
Optimizing your site can give you a leg up

Take the time to get your site mobile-ready, and make sure the content on it is easily readable and navigable

By MFXFeeder
Sheryl Garrett, Wealthminder launch robo offering
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 17, 2015
Sheryl Garrett, Wealthminder launch robo offering

For $10 a month per client, advisers can access software to generate financial plans.

By Alessandra Malito
Don't let your business go down in flames like Kodak
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION APR 17, 2015
Don't let your business go down in flames like Kodak

Insights from Peter Diamandis, the renowned pioneer in innovation, who is CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation.

By Steve Sanduski
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 14, 2015
20 financial advisers to follow on Twitter

From deep analysis to humor, these advisers bring a personal touch to financial planning.

By Alessandra Malito
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 14, 2015
Advisers who embrace big data will have a leg up on competitors

Technology experts predict data analysis will lead to improvements in financial planning for clients, plus better business practices that can boost adviser profitability. </br><b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150125/TECHREPORT2015&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't miss our full technology special report</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS APR 10, 2015
Top-performing firms invest big in technology — a critical driver of success

Major emphasis on tech spending and utilization helps leading advisory firms stay ahead of the curve.

By Matt Sirinides