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FINTECH SEP 11, 2014
How to mobilize your practice

More and more traffic to your website is coming from mobile devices

By Blane Warrene
WIREHOUSES SEP 11, 2014
Morgan Stanley nabs 3 brokers with $1.3 billion in assets

Recent recruits include a former Merrill Lynch duo who managed $1.1 billion.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
How a gloomy health prognosis affects Social Security claiming strategy

For one couple, shortened life expectancy is a strong reason to collect benefits early.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2014
Morgan Stanley dodges $15 million raiding claim

Charles Scwab's $15 million arbitration claim against Morgan Stanley for hiring brokers from its San Francisco office was rejected.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2014
Wells Fargo binges on Morgan Stanley recruits

Since June, the firm has snatched nearly $1.4 billion in assets from rival wirehouse, according to moves tracked by <i>InvestmentNews.</i>

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
Adviser movement heats up the dog days of summer

This week's top <i>InvestmentNews</i> stories feature an LPL exec's exit, potential pitfalls for brokers changing jobs, a flurry of adviser moves and a high-profile lesson in trust planning.

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Joan Rivers teaches about end-of-life planning

The comedienne prepared for death by talking about, and apparently, enabling her daughter as decision-maker

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2014
Helping advisers unlock their full value

By Robert J. Moore
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Employees shy away from personalized 401(k) advice

Retirement plan advisers need strategies to engage otherwise reluctant participants.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH SEP 10, 2014
What role should advisers play in protecting clients from Internet fraud?

Though advisers aren't necessarily cybersecurity experts, they can help prevent clients from becoming victims.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH SEP 10, 2014
Making your office paperless is the way to go

If done in steps, going paperless can be relatively pain-free.

By Sheryl Rowling
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
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
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 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