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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2014
Finra aims to prohibit brokers' demanding clean records as a condition of settlement

Practice may interfere with arbitrators' ability to determine appropriateness of expungement, Ketchum says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2014
Review marriage implications with same-sex couples – or be on the hook

Employee benefits and tax, retirement and estate planning must be discussed under Finra rule, compliance expert says.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Surprises in store for advisers at T3 conference this week

Stay tuned to Twitter for attendees sharing tips, tricks and insights.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Lead-gen site aims to match advisers and clients through data analysis

Finom is based on observation that 'no one adviser fits all'; but what's new? skeptics ask

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2014
A credit freeze could complicate your Social Security sign-up process

Find out how to sign up for your personalized benefit estimate

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Social media gaffes advisers don't know they're making

Experts weigh in on the most common mistakes — and how to fix them.

By lkonish
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Why advisers are killing Facebook

Spending my formative years growing up in Miami Beach, one thing always remained true: if people five to 10 years older than me had heard of the hip places to go out at night, then those places were not worth going to.

By amurguia
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Social media trends among advisers

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Client prospecting tool using LinkedIn sparks debate

A new tool that automates client prospecting on LinkedIn has spurred debate among advisers. Is this tool a sign of things to come for lead generation, or is a more personal touch still required when courting new clients?

By Joyce Hanson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2014
As an investor, Yellen plays it safe

New Fed chief invests primarily in index funds and blue chip stocks. What can we learn about the policymaker from a peek at her investment choices?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2014
Yellen's record-low Senate support reflects Fed's politicization

The Senate vote of 56-26 to confirm Yellen means she garnered even less support than outgoing Chairman Ben S. Bernanke.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
5 steps to a stronger social-media presence

Consider January as a starting off point and opportunity to enhance social-media strategies and strengthen online brands. Here's five resolutions to take your social-media presence to the next level.

By Caitlin Zucal
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Is Pinterest useful for financial advisers?

Thanks to new tools added to the surging social network, Pinterest isn't just for recipes and decorating ideas anymore. But the question remains: Can it help you grow your business?

By Caitlin Zucal
FINTECH FEB 11, 2014
Tool to evaluate rate of return vs. benchmark to be unveiled

E-Valuator indicates the percentage below (or above) the benchmark's return the investor is willing to tolerate.

By Joyce Hanson
ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2014
Finra seeks greater transparency in nontraded REIT statements

Proposed rule would require brokers to factor in fees and commissions when listing share prices on client account statements; if approved by the SEC, rule change would do away with the $10-a-share listing price.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH FEB 10, 2014
AssetMark adds Finance Logix financial planning software

Goal-planning tool to integrate with AssetMark's investment platform.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH FEB 10, 2014
When your technology makes work difficult, it's time to look around

You have to know when a tech tool is more of a burden than an enhancement.

By dobrien
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2014
Delayed retirement credits accrue, but are not compounded

Future cost-of-living adjustments applied to larger base benefit

By Mary Beth Franklin
Online platforms a growing threat to traditional advisers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 10, 2014
Online platforms a growing threat to traditional advisers

Two reports show growing popularity of web-based personal finance startups and discount brokerage platforms in wake of 2008 crisis.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH FEB 10, 2014
Top-performing advisers increase mobile device usage

Innovators using smartphones, tablets to access core apps at twice the rate of others.

By AOSTERLAND