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Small Broker-Dealers Enjoy Big Benefits as Branch Offices
BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2019
Small Broker-Dealers Enjoy Big Benefits as Branch Offices

In response to changes in the industry, many small broker-dealers are opting to become super branches under a larger broker-dealer. Learn why this could be the best choice for your practice.

By Gillian Albert
4 ways to use digital tools to acquire clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2019
4 ways to use digital tools to acquire clients

As technology and consumer expectations evolve, you must ensure you have the right digital tools and approach for a successful client acquisition strategy. Here are four ways to stay engaged with prospects.

By Gillian Albert
Indianapolis-based RIA managing $575 million affiliates with Ron Carson
RIAS APR 30, 2019
Indianapolis-based RIA managing $575 million affiliates with Ron Carson

Spectrum Wealth Management will rebrand as a Carson Wealth office.

By Bloomberg
Adviser involved in college admissions probe revealed as Oppenheimer rep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2019
Adviser involved in college admissions probe revealed as Oppenheimer rep

Qui Xue Yang works at firm's Summa Group unit in Los Angeles.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2019
State regulators urge SEC not to try to block state fiduciary laws

NASAA doesn't want regulator to assert federal preemption in advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Choppy stock market leads to fewer wirehouse reps fleeing the coop
RIAS APR 30, 2019
Choppy stock market leads to fewer wirehouse reps fleeing the coop

First-quarter breakaway broker numbers drop by 36%.

By Jeff Benjamin
Why is basic financial literacy so elusive?
OPINION APR 30, 2019
Why is basic financial literacy so elusive?

Lack of basic knowledge of money among Americans has been consistent finding over the years

By Barry Ritholtz
Congress should let innovation fuel lifetime income projections
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2019
Congress should let innovation fuel lifetime income projections

Proposed legislation should give employers leeway to provide projections that take into account many variables.

By Edmund F. Murphy III
Finra panel awards $454,813 to lawyer who says Morgan Stanley mismanaged retirement fund
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2019
Finra panel awards $454,813 to lawyer who says Morgan Stanley mismanaged retirement fund

Plaintiffs alleged broker used too much cash, failed to diversify.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisory firms' value is tied to the market's value
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 30, 2019
Advisory firms' value is tied to the market's value

For advisers approaching retirement age, prudent planning would involve looking for ways to reduce the risk of that link.

By Scott Hanson
Morgan Stanley bear unbowed after bad call
EQUITIES APR 29, 2019
Morgan Stanley bear unbowed after bad call

Mike Wilson admits underestimating Fed-induced rally, but sticks with long-term pessimistic outlook.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges San Diego-area adviser with $7 million Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 29, 2019
SEC charges San Diego-area adviser with $7 million Ponzi scheme

Christopher D. Dougherty charged with defrauding clients with fake private placements.

By InvestmentNews
Adviser team managing $6 billion at Morgan Stanley creates RIA
RIAS APR 29, 2019
Adviser team managing $6 billion at Morgan Stanley creates RIA

Houston-based Americana Partners is using Dynasty, Schwab and Addepar.

By InvestmentNews
Bob Doll says Fed likely will 'murder' economic growth
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 29, 2019
Bob Doll says Fed likely will 'murder' economic growth

U.S. economy is doing reasonably well, but the Federal Reserve could bring about its demise when inflation eventually ramps up, Nuveen exec says.

By Greg Iacurci
HighTower invests in $4.8 billion California advice firm
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 29, 2019
HighTower invests in $4.8 billion California advice firm

Beverly Hills RIA merges with San Diego's Delphi Private Advisors as part of deal.

By Bloomberg
Why 401(k) advisers should stress-test client portfolios
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2019
Why 401(k) advisers should stress-test client portfolios

Traditional methods of performing investment due diligence use models that may not fully correspond to reality.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Hot IPO market has some advisers seeing red
RIAS APR 29, 2019
Hot IPO market has some advisers seeing red

Clients can get caught up in the frenzy over the latest initial public offering and end up overpaying for shares.

By Jeff Benjamin
MoneyGuide, eMoney battle for financial planning software crown
FINTECH APR 27, 2019
MoneyGuide, eMoney battle for financial planning software crown

Two of the most successful fintech companies are racing to redefine the way advisers interact with clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Criticism of Richard Thaler proposal must not prevent discussion
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2019
Criticism of Richard Thaler proposal must not prevent discussion

Having leading retirement thinkers instigate policy discussions on boosting retirement income could be our best hope to spark positive change.

By crain-api
Focus on taxes, compensation turns into tech-industry niche
RIAS APR 26, 2019
Focus on taxes, compensation turns into tech-industry niche

Seattle-based adviser builds direct line to Amazon, Microsoft employees.

By Jeff Benjamin