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ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 19, 2014
CARDS proposal poses challenges, unintended consequences

Though well-intended, Finra's plan could come with new security concerns and costs

By Dale Brown
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 19, 2014
5 SEO tips for financial advisers

Here are some great tips that will help your website rise to the top of the heap in Search Engine Optimization:

By Craig Faulkner
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2014
Taking a closer look at tax reform

By MFXFeeder
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 18, 2014
Federal judge allows fee-only case against CFP Board to proceed

Camardas can seek monetary damages and pursue anti-trust violations in case in which they are suing the CFP Board for sanctioning them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2014
Tall tales are a red flag for regulators

Advisers are sure to get a visit if they exaggerate numbers or make dubious statements in advertising.

By Les Abromovitz
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2014
New Yorkers face grueling new state estate taxes

Changes have some considering switching states – but be warned that that takes careful planning

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION MAY 16, 2014
Why income inequality doesn't matter

The rational case for focusing not on the wealth divide, but on our ability to provide decent opportunities and minimum security for all.

By Cass R. Sunstein
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 16, 2014
Ranking the industry's top tech vendors

TDAI has named the the six top tech picks for its Veo platform. The first-time award program recognizes technology firms that maximize the open access platform.

By Joyce Hanson
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2014
Finra sends expungement rule to SEC; plaintiff's lawyer says won't have an impact

If approved, rule would prohibit investor complaints from being contingent on clearing a broker's record.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2014
Finra seeks to beef up use of BrokerCheck

Revives proposal that would require brokerages to link to regulator's database, including disciplinary background info.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2014
Finra agrees to dump expungement agreements

Rule change would stop brokers from placing conditions on settlements stipulating that customers agree not to oppose brokers' move to clear record.

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2014
At long last, the boomers begin to retire

Five-year rally restores $14 trillion to U.S. equity values, helping push participation rate of working Americans to 40-year lows.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2014
Role reversal: Readers answer Social Security questions

The best way to help financial advisers understand the often-complex Social Security rules is to pose real-life client situations — typical of the questions I receive every day. And that's what I did at this year's Retirement Income Summit.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 14, 2014
Bank of America doubling down on Merrill Edge

The banking giant is hiring almost twice its current contingent of 1,700 to serve clients with less than $250,000 in investible assets.

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2014
Breaking the sacred nest egg

Advisers must explain the foolhardiness of dipping into retirement savings early — especially when a penalty is attached.

By MFXFeeder
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2014
Adapt investment strategies to pay for long-term care

Retirement expert Mary Beth Franklin details the importance of adjusting client investment portfolios to cover the costs of long-term care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 14, 2014
Tackle those social-media faux pas

By MFXFeeder
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2014
DOL proposes 401(k) fee disclosure guide

The Department of Labor, headed by Thomas Perez, aims to assist plan sponsors understand costs after 2012 regulations pushed for more disclosure. The solution? A fee road map. Skeptics warn the map could be as complicated as the disclosure.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 14, 2014
Are these 'must-have' elements on your website?

Keep it simple when establishing credibility and connecting with clients online, experts say.

By Joyce Hanson
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 14, 2014
IRI leadership feels good about 'trajectory' of DOL fiduciary rule

Board members point to SEC's elevation of issue as a top priority.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.