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Comparing CRM systems: Breaking down the details
FINTECH OCT 14, 2015
Comparing CRM systems: Breaking down the details

A simple collation of the tools and features of adviser-facing CRMs.

By Alessandra Malito
Sallie Krawcheck announces funding for launch of women-focused robo-adviser
FINTECH OCT 14, 2015
Sallie Krawcheck announces funding for launch of women-focused robo-adviser

Concept of gender-specific automated investment service takes off with the second of its kind just a month after the first launched.

By Alessandra Malito
MassMutual teams with Envestnet on defined-contribution managed-account service
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2015
MassMutual teams with Envestnet on defined-contribution managed-account service

Insurer is trying to capitalize on big growth seen among asset-allocation products in the DC market and betting managed accounts become more widely used.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2015
Consumers lack detailed knowledge of Social Security

New survey finds advisers can play crucial role in maximizing clients' benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
How independent broker-dealers are utilizing technology today
FINTECH OCT 14, 2015
How independent broker-dealers are utilizing technology today

A snapshot of the technological spending and usage in the IBD channel

By Ellie Zhu
Presidential candidates can't ignore Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2015
Presidential candidates can't ignore Social Security

Exhaustion of disability trust fund in 2016 should force discussion of long-term financing issues.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisers missing major wrinkle in DOL's fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2015
Advisers missing major wrinkle in DOL's fiduciary rule

Proposal would force RIAs to comply with both the SEC standard and Labor Department's rule, FSI says.

By Dale Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2015
Tips for how employees can get the most out of their retirement plan

The chief executive of retirement services provider TIAA-CREF weighs in on what is and isn't working when it comes to retirement savings.

By Bloomberg
OPINION OCT 13, 2015
Duty of due care and robo-advisers

By Blaine F. Aikin
RIA NEWS OCT 13, 2015
State securities regulators put out proposal to protect seniors

Proposal would clarify brokers' and advisers' responsibilities in cases of suspected elder abuse

By Mason Braswell
OPINION OCT 13, 2015
Americans more ready for retirement than ever

Compared to other nations, we have a substantial head start in building a sound, funded solution for the challenges of aging populations

By Paul Schott Stevens
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2015
Helping a client decide where to live is a critical part of retirement planning

Helping a client decide where to live is a critical part of retirement planning, and the discussions may need to include clients' family members or physicians.

By Liz Skinner
Two SEC commissioners nominated
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 12, 2015
Two SEC commissioners nominated

Democrat Lisa Fairfax and Republican Hester Peirce have academic backgrounds and sit on the agency's Investor Advisory Committee.

By Laura Sanicola
Managing the convergence of compliance and technology
OPINION OCT 12, 2015
Managing the convergence of compliance and technology

A common thread across technology-driven breaches is the failure of firms to establish and enforce policies and procedures.

By Carlos Guillen
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2015
Most Americans know shockingly little about their employer-provided benefits

When was the last time you checked what your employer is offering you?

By Laura Sanicola
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 12, 2015
Mary Jo White's record scrutinized by critics and supporters

As she enters what could be her last year as chairwoman of the SEC, experts grade Mary Jo White's performance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Robo-advisers not the end-all in financial technology
FINTECH OCT 12, 2015
Robo-advisers not the end-all in financial technology

Other digital platforms that advisers should also have on their radar screens handle functions other than investing.

By Alessandra Malito
Balancing debt reduction and retirement savings among millennials
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2015
Balancing debt reduction and retirement savings among millennials

Students are graduating with more debt than ever before, but advisers should make sure retirement savings aren't neglected.

By Greg Iacurci
Now is the time to evolve your firm's technology
FINTECH OCT 12, 2015
Now is the time to evolve your firm's technology

To remain competitive in the years ahead, advisers shouldn't be playing catch-up to disruptors.

By Deborah Fox
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 12, 2015
Adviser running for Congress wants to protect Dodd-Frank reforms

Candidate says clients and constituents, virtually unfazed by recent market turbulence, need a level playing field for financial advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.