Conventional wisdom says yes, industry leaders say not so fast.
Technology promises to reduce millions of errors.
Talented workers will be attracted to and stay at firms that offer superior benefits
The changes should allow advisory firms to make better use of social media.
SEC says the firm's share-class selection calculator was inadequately tested and validated.
It's important for advisers to prepare themselves for retirement, rather than adopting a 'wait and see' attitude
Critic says latest iteration falls short of true best-interest standard set by New York
Agency says firm also engaged in self-dealing transactions that profited firm's reps.
Chief technology officers at the T3 Enterprise conference discuss industry's difficulties and solutions
Ruless Pierre charged with securities fraud and wire fraud over promises of 20% returns.
Attorneys say investment firm's returns to investors came from new investors, not from business operations
Advisers need to understand the issues, the risks and the roles of each of the parties in the 401(k) food chain that handle data, especially participant data
Agency takes most actions against advisers, investment companies.
This month's edition kicks off with the news that Schwab will allow fractional share trading in its retail accounts.
Agency updating marketing rules for first time since 1961 to reflect new technology such as social media.
Norwalk, Conn., financial professional preyed on elderly clients
California couple fighting a $27 million disgorgement order argue the agency lacks the power to demand the penalty.
Agency alleges Cameron High participated in the $11 million overbilling of clients.
Emotionally connected clients are more likely to make word-of-mouth referrals to their family and friends
