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Brokers do a better job at cybersecurity than investment advisers: SEC
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2015
Brokers do a better job at cybersecurity than investment advisers: SEC

Brokers do a better job at cybersecurity than investments adviser, according to the SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH FEB 25, 2015
Are you making a mountain out of joining social media?

Why some financial advisers still reject a proven marketing tool.

By Craig Faulkner
FINTECH FEB 24, 2015
This week on social media with advisers

The White House and Department of Labor announced a push for fiduciary standards, the president gave adviser Sheryl Garrett a shout out and advisers responded to Morgan Stanley's leaked take on the Hunger Games.

By Alessandra Malito
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2015
Due diligence in the age of flash crashes

The dominance of algorithms in trading means advisers need to re-evaluate their processes

By Blaine F. Aikin
Fidelity's acquisition of eMoney Advisor could be a watershed moment for the advice industry
RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2015
Fidelity's acquisition of eMoney Advisor could be a watershed moment for the advice industry

Independent advisers might look at this deal as a 'canary in the coal mine moment'.

By Joe Duran
FINTECH FEB 24, 2015
Vanguard quintuples assets in robo-adviser, leapfrogging competitors

Still in pilot, online program rolls past VC-backed startups

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Labor Department rankles advisers with quick video on fiduciary
FINTECH FEB 23, 2015
Labor Department rankles advisers with quick video on fiduciary

Some agree with concept but argue that short treatment lumps everyone together and lacks nuance.

By Alessandra Malito
OPINION FEB 22, 2015
Robo-adviser frenzy: Apocalypse or rerun?

What tax professionals' experience says about the future for financial advisers

By Roger Ochs
To improve portfolio diversification, look to technology
EQUITIES FEB 22, 2015
To improve portfolio diversification, look to technology

Traditional, institutional, buy-and-hold asset allocation model isn't the best fit for all clients.

By Jerry Murphey
FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Wealth Access integrates with MoneyGuidePro

A personal financial management platform is streamlining its process with the financial planning software MoneyGuidePro.

By Alessandra Malito
Envestnet acquires tech company Upside
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2015
Envestnet acquires tech company Upside

Outsourced investing platform will use Upside's portal for financial planning and investment management in effort to keep advisers ahead of robo trend.

By Alessandra Malito
Transcription app Mobile Assistant gets upgrade, partners with Salesforce
FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Transcription app Mobile Assistant gets upgrade, partners with Salesforce

Risk of missing new notes diminishes, search function improved.

By Alessandra Malito
Why well-designed technology is more powerful than investor education
FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Why well-designed technology is more powerful than investor education

Instead of trying to teach investors why or why not, well-researched and well-designed technology can give investors only the best options to choose from

By Dan Egan
FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Conquer the difficulties of web writing to draw prospects

You're an adviser, not a writer, right? Still, you can build trust with potential clients through solid written descriptions of your expertise and services on your website and through a blog. Here are some tips to get you over writer's block.

By Craig Faulkner
FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Sterne Agee confirms CEO was fired after investigation report

But company says board was already discussing replacing Holbrook, son.

By Bruce Kelly
New defenses necessary for protecting client data
FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
New defenses necessary for protecting client data

From the president down, experts say data security is the responsibility of all who hold sensitive information.

By Liz Skinner
Some advisers still not following social media movement
FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
Some advisers still not following social media movement

As many in the industry endorse the merits of online networks, some are bucking the trend by eschewing LinkedIn and Twitter altogether.

By Alessandra Malito
4 big reasons financial advisers are better than robo-advisers
FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
4 big reasons financial advisers are better than robo-advisers

It's true that robos are competitors but human advisers are still better, it's just a mater of communicating value.

By Sheryl Rowling
Ritholtz Wealth Management launches robo platform
FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
Ritholtz Wealth Management launches robo platform

Digital startup Upside powers Barry Ritholtz and Josh Brown's new platform for emerging investors

By Joyce Hanson
Sallie Krawcheck: Don't underestimate robo-advisers
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2015
Sallie Krawcheck: Don't underestimate robo-advisers

Sallie Krawcheck says online advice industry is filling a gap in the marketplace.

By Trevor Hunnicutt