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INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 09, 2014
Wunderlich acquires wealth management assets of Dominick & Dominick

The transaction follows several similar deals in recent months, and the trend is likely to continue.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2014
Why the student loan crisis could be worse than the subprime mortgage catastrophe

Are young professionals who can't pay walking straight into debtor's prison?

By John Collins
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2014
College savings in 529 plans hit record high. Find out how the numbers break down.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH SEP 09, 2014
Apple's big lesson for advisers

It's easier to sell an existing client a new product or service than it is to gain a new client.

By Matthew Halloran
FINTECH SEP 08, 2014
Is your CRM like an exercise bike?

Customer relationship management systems can be extremely valuable ... if you put them to use.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH SEP 08, 2014
Are you managing your online presence?

A simple web search will reveal a lot about you, so take care to keep a positive profile.

By Gregory H. Friedman
FINTECH SEP 08, 2014
Apple launches iPhone 6 with mobile payment app

Apple's unveiling of new technology and services is met with a mixed response from financial advisers.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2014
NY losing millionaire edge, says study

The Big Apple lags in creating wealthy Americans

By by Josh D. McCaherty and Lyman Stone, Guest Columnists
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2014
Inflation, markets affect Social Security claiming decision

Discount rate, inflation and taxes determine the lifetime value.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Google ups the ante on mobile office app providers
FINTECH SEP 08, 2014
Google ups the ante on mobile office app providers

By Bill Winterberg
FINTECH SEP 08, 2014
Survey results draw a picture of tech-savvy advisers

Leading trends include greater use of compliance software, a re-balancing response to robo advisers and figuring out mobile.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2014
Financing your child's college education could imperil your retirement

A rising number of households is bearing debt for the younger generation

By Darla Mercado
ALTERNATIVES SEP 07, 2014
Foot-dragging on rules harms investors

Regulators are notorious for dragging their feet, and investors suffer when new rules take too long to be finalized.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2014
Long-term care carriers

Provider data covering new and in-force policies and premiums

By mlanche
OPINION SEP 07, 2014
How to track your social media

By Kristin Andree
OPINION SEP 07, 2014
Be part of the conversation

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS SEP 05, 2014
Looking for middle ground in a fiduciary solution

Problems with one standard for brokers and advisers are voiced at a fiduciary summit.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2014
SEC assessment of mutual fund risk could lead to more disclosure

Questions abound in early stages of potential rulemaking to boost oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH SEP 05, 2014
Salesforce acquisition of RelateIQ a CRM game-changer

Startup captures data to provide insights into customer habits.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2014
Social Security tool steps out with new version

Popular software program's improvements include the ability to compare up to four claiming strategies side-by-side.

By Mary Beth Franklin