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NEWS ETFS FEB 09, 2015
BlackRock leads Vanguard as ETFs race toward a record year

Two giants remain in a tight race for buy-and-hold index investors' money as category total close to cracking the $2 trillion mark in a 'victory of vanilla' story.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
How will LPL's new tech platform measure up against the competition?

Questions remain about whether ClientWorks will be on par with other third-party open architecture platforms for advisers.

By Sheryl Rowling
Hearsay unveils service to boost advisers' online presence
NEWS FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
Hearsay unveils service to boost advisers' online presence

<a href=&quot;http://hearsaysocial.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Hearsay Social</a>, a social-networking platform for financial advisers, has announced a new program intended to help advisers improve their websites and better connect with new and existing clients.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
Adviser technology is now all about the client

Concentration on costs and on tech's impact on profits is giving way to client concerns and overall productivity. </br><b><i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150208/TECHSTUDY2015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The 2015 Adviser Technology Study special report</a>)</b></i>

By Mason Braswell
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2015
Mothers can be powerful allies in making inroads with next-generation clients

Many advisers lack a connection point with these centers of influence.

By Cam Marston
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 08, 2015
Chasing performance is too risky

Time for advisers with clients whose portfolios are near a peak in stocks to preach caution.

By MFXFeeder
NEWS FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
How advisers are using technology today

A by-the-numbers breakdown of advisers' tech preferences and spending.

By InvestmentNews Research
Know more about the Fed than Rand Paul does
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 07, 2015
Know more about the Fed than Rand Paul does

The Kentucky Republican was called out for the accuracy of recent comments about the Federal Reserve. But how much do you know? Here's a primer.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Alan Moore, XY Planning Network
NEWS RIAS FEB 07, 2015
Alan Moore, XY Planning Network

The RIA that Moore started at 25 was the inspiration for the XY Planning Network’s model of fee-for-service practices

By InvestmentNews
FSI to help member firms provide health care benefits
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2015
FSI to help member firms provide health care benefits

The industry group is reducing the cost of health care for small and large advisory firms, according to FSI’s Chris Paulitz

By InvestmentNews
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS FEB 06, 2015
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz Wealth Management

Ritholtz has been a leader in his use of social media, including his blog, the Big Picture, to promote his business

By InvestmentNews
Is underperforming the S&P 500 ever a good thing?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2015
Is underperforming the S&P 500 ever a good thing?

Matching the index last year could have involved too much risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
Low mutual fund cash levels not telling the whole story
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 06, 2015
Low mutual fund cash levels not telling the whole story

Finding precious few opportunities, some active portfolio managers are sitting on big piles of cash

By Jeff Benjamin
Mortgage-backed securities shape up as a solid cash alternative
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 06, 2015
Mortgage-backed securities shape up as a solid cash alternative

'There's value to be found out there, but you have to look very carefully'

By Jeff Benjamin
State Street, facing historic redemptions, slashes ETF prices
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 06, 2015
State Street, facing historic redemptions, slashes ETF prices

The ETF pioneer, whose lineup suffered the largest redemptions in history last month, aggressively cut prices on nearly a third of its funds. <i>(Don't miss the latest performance data and analysis on <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/featurelist/20150119/ETFQ42014&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>equity and fixed income ETFs</a>.)</i>

By Trevor Hunnicutt
The battle for your clients' retirement dollars
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 06, 2015
The battle for your clients' retirement dollars

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>Annuity sellers fighting for IRAs. <i>Plus:</i> What's good for consumer isn't for business; another perspective on how much size matters; adviser tech world rocked; and how to join the 1%

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco to fight fund lawsuit challenging Bill Gross pay
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 06, 2015
Pimco to fight fund lawsuit challenging Bill Gross pay

Investor says firm took lucrative payouts at the expense of shareholders.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS OPINION FEB 06, 2015
How to manage your clients' emotions when market volatility spikes

Volatility at the start of this year has many investors concerned about their exposure to equities, but advisers must put short-term market events in context and keep investors focused.

By Scott E. Couto
NEWS FINTECH FEB 06, 2015
How advisers can improve client outcomes by embracing data

Betterment's Jon Stein offers 4 ways to bring a more data-driven approach to serving your clients

By Jon Stein
Deborah Fox, Fox Financial Planning Network
NEWS RIAS FEB 05, 2015
Deborah Fox, Fox Financial Planning Network

Fox created a business to train advisers in planning and documenting work processes

By InvestmentNews