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FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
How will LPL's new tech platform measure up against the competition?

Questions remain about whether ClientWorks will be on par with other third-party open architecture platforms for advisers.

By Sheryl Rowling
Hearsay unveils service to boost advisers' online presence
FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
Hearsay unveils service to boost advisers' online presence

<a href=&quot;http://hearsaysocial.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Hearsay Social</a>, a social-networking platform for financial advisers, has announced a new program intended to help advisers improve their websites and better connect with new and existing clients.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
Adviser technology is now all about the client

Concentration on costs and on tech's impact on profits is giving way to client concerns and overall productivity. </br><b><i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150208/TECHSTUDY2015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The 2015 Adviser Technology Study special report</a>)</b></i>

By Mason Braswell
OPINION FEB 08, 2015
In unity there is strength

Relying on a custodian &#8212; no matter how well intentioned &#8212; to take the lead in lobbying is not a sound idea

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
How advisers are using technology today

A by-the-numbers breakdown of advisers' tech preferences and spending.

By InvestmentNews Research
Gabino Roche, Saphyre
FINTECH FEB 07, 2015
Gabino Roche, Saphyre

Roche founded a fintech that digitizes institutional onboarding transactions.

By InvestmentNews
FSI to help member firms provide health care benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2015
FSI to help member firms provide health care benefits

The industry group is reducing the cost of health care for small and large advisory firms, according to FSI’s Chris Paulitz

By InvestmentNews
Aaron Klein, Riskalyze
FINTECH FEB 06, 2015
Aaron Klein, Riskalyze

Klein built a business around assessing investors’ risk tolerance.

By InvestmentNews
The battle for your clients' retirement dollars
EQUITIES FEB 06, 2015
The battle for your clients' retirement dollars

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>Annuity sellers fighting for IRAs. <i>Plus:</i> What's good for consumer isn't for business; another perspective on how much size matters; adviser tech world rocked; and how to join the 1%

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco to fight fund lawsuit challenging Bill Gross pay
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 06, 2015
Pimco to fight fund lawsuit challenging Bill Gross pay

Investor says firm took lucrative payouts at the expense of shareholders.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION FEB 06, 2015
How to manage your clients' emotions when market volatility spikes

Volatility at the start of this year has many investors concerned about their exposure to equities, but advisers must put short-term market events in context and keep investors focused.

By Scott E. Couto
FINTECH FEB 06, 2015
How advisers can improve client outcomes by embracing data

Betterment's Jon Stein offers 4 ways to bring a more data-driven approach to serving your clients

By Jon Stein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 06, 2015
DOL proposal of fiduciary-duty rule delayed again

Advocates for standard take latest postponement in stride.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Brian Hamburger, MarketCounsel
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 05, 2015
Brian Hamburger, MarketCounsel

Hamburger founded MarketCounsel to provide a one-stop, multidisciplinary shop offering business and regulatory compliance consulting to RIA startups

By InvestmentNews
3 'must do's' from the T3 Conference
FINTECH FEB 05, 2015
3 'must do's' from the T3 Conference

If you don't move now to be one of these &#8220;business-like&#8221; advisory firms and adopt technology, you can kiss your &#8220;practice&#8221; goodbye.

By Steve Sanduski
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2015
What would happen if you just ... didn't pay your taxes?

You won't go to jail. Otherwise, the reality is pretty unpleasant.

By Bloomberg
Despite strong estate planning, Robin Williams' wife takes family to court
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2015
Despite strong estate planning, Robin Williams' wife takes family to court

Mixed families often squabble; the beloved comedian's children and third wife are in court.

By Andy and Danielle Mayoras, Guest Columnists
Obama's budget gives advisers plenty to watch
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 05, 2015
Obama's budget gives advisers plenty to watch

President would tax wealthy to pay for 'middle-class' gains, SEC gets budget boost.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social Security reaches 75th anniversary of first monthly retirement check
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2015
Social Security reaches 75th anniversary of first monthly retirement check

Retirement benefits underscore the value of lifetime income, inflation protection.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Cambridge to have robo offering for advisers in 2016
FINTECH FEB 05, 2015
Cambridge to have robo offering for advisers in 2016

The independent broker-dealer jumps on robo bandwagon with plans to have a competitive digital offering in 2016.

By Bruce Kelly