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INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 06, 2015
Independent broker-dealer recruiting hits a wall

Competition from custodians and good market performance are keeping more brokers at their firms

By Mason Braswell
SEC's White: Fiduciary battle far from over
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2015
SEC's White: Fiduciary battle far from over

Chairwoman tells lawmakers agency will proceed at own pace, separate from DOL, on raising investment advice standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Down to the details: Financial planning software
FINTECH OCT 05, 2015
Down to the details: Financial planning software

As industry switches from asset allocation to holistic advice, advisers face a number of choices in software.

By Alessandra Malito
Direct-to-consumer robo-advisers that don't expand their business model face long-term head winds
FINTECH OCT 05, 2015
Direct-to-consumer robo-advisers that don't expand their business model face long-term head winds

Skeptics say the automated investment services that choose to exclusively target retail investors are finding some success, for now, but won't for too much longer.

By Alessandra Malito
SEC proposes to loosen rules for administrative proceedings
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2015
SEC proposes to loosen rules for administrative proceedings

Amendments would answer some of the criticisms against use of in-house judges versus federal court.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
U.S. retirement assets flat in second quarter
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2015
U.S. retirement assets flat in second quarter

ICI says assets in DC plans rose slightly to $6.8 trillion, up 0.4% from the quarter ended March 31. Of that, $4.7 trillion was in 401(k) plans.

By Meaghan Kilroy
Women and retirement planning: Walk a mile in her shoes
OPINION OCT 04, 2015
Women and retirement planning: Walk a mile in her shoes

Book offers advisers insights on connecting with female clients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2015
Model fee disclosure misses mark

Regulators need to forget the soft stuff and tackle matters of consequence.

By MFXFeeder
Wells Fargo Advisors chief: Clients expect a more digital experience
FINTECH OCT 02, 2015
Wells Fargo Advisors chief: Clients expect a more digital experience

Clients are looking for a more digital experience in an increasingly digital world, but the advice industry hasn't kept pace with the times, according to Mary Mack, president and head of Wells Fargo Advisors.

By Greg Iacurci
Retirement specialists have outsized influence in adviser-sold DC market
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2015
Retirement specialists have outsized influence in adviser-sold DC market

Plan sponsors have turned to experts as they've recognized the full scope of their responsibility with respect to DC plans.

By Greg Iacurci
WIREHOUSES OCT 02, 2015
Wirehouse metrics reflect different strategies

Newly compiled <i>InvestmentNews</i> research shows how the nation's biggest brokerages rank across four key metrics.

By Ellie Zhu
FINTECH OCT 02, 2015
How to make sure your firm's data is secure in the event of an outage

Don't wait for disaster to strike &amp;mdash; be proactive in establishing a business continuity plan and protocols to secure your data

By Gregory H. Friedman
What advisers should listen for in Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2015
What advisers should listen for in Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate

DOL fiduciary rule, taxes and Social Security are all prime subjects for discussion as five contenders look for opportunities to stand out.

By Liz Skinner
What advisers need to know when working with May-December couples
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2015
What advisers need to know when working with May-December couples

Six areas in which planning for couples with a wide age difference may require different financial advice.

By Laura Sanicola
When it comes to Twitter, keep messages short and to the point
FINTECH OCT 01, 2015
When it comes to Twitter, keep messages short and to the point

Talk of adding more characters to tweets is nice, but advisers should be wary.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH OCT 01, 2015
Former Morgan Stanley adviser in data hack case pleads guilty

Free on $200,000 bond, Galen Marsh faces as long as five years in prison when he's sentenced Dec. 7

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2015
More employees enroll in health savings accounts, 401(k)s

New study finds auto enrollment plans help a lot of workers as fears surrounding the financial crisis fade.

By Laura Sanicola
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2015
Employees enrolling in health savings accounts, 401(k)s more than ever: report

BofA study finds auto enrollment plans helping a lot but workers, particularly younger ones, are more confident as the financial crisis continues to fade.

By Laura Sanicola
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2015
Health care costs for retired couples climb 11% over 2014: Fidelity

65-year-old couple retiring this year should expect to spend $245,000 on health care costs, up $25K from last year.

By Laura Sanicola
FINTECH SEP 30, 2015
Five steps to becoming a thought leader on LinkedIn

The social media site's publishing platform offers advisers the opportunity to sharpen their marketing chops, and connect with clients and prospects in a new way.

By Craig Faulkner