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FINTECH SEP 23, 2014
Data tool could help big firms take the guesswork out of target marketing

Aviso Insights' launch helps managers identify weak spots early and make course corrections.

By Joyce Hanson
RIAS SEP 23, 2014
Market risk is ignored by invincible investors

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: A real risk thanks to the bull market: investors' sense of invincibility, plus El-Erian dishes on Pimco, second-guessing Calpers, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES SEP 23, 2014
Untangling Nicholas Schorsch's vast web of businesses

The REIT czar's empire is broken down in this &quot;simple&quot; visual covering all entities under his purview

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS SEP 23, 2014
5 ways to improve your tech evaluation process

Selecting the right technology means identifying efficiency creators and picking the necessary over the unnecessary.

By NBERK
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2014
Accredited investor standard up for review

Advisers and others in investment industry disagree about how or whether the accredited investor standard should be changed

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 22, 2014
Ladenburg Thalmann completes acquisition of Securities Service Network

$45 million deal brings burgeoning IBD network to nearly 4,000 reps.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2014
Altered docs land former Wells compliance officer in hot water

Judy Wolf, formerly with Wells Fargo, allegedly attempted to make it appear she adequately reviewed a broker later charged with insider trading. <b><i>Plus, see <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140507/FREE/507009999/PH/5-big-compliance-lessons-from-recent-sec-cases&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>5 compliance lessons from recent SEC cases</a></b></i>

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2014
Dispatch from the retirement front

<i>CrainsWealth</i> contributing editor shares how life since her husband retired feels like a box full of Saturdays

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2014
Barclays to pay $15M over compliance failures

Firm settles charges that compliance oversight was weak after 2008 acquisition of advisory unit.

By Mason Braswell
OPINION SEP 22, 2014
The case for taking 401(k)s out of employees' hands

By Tom Gonnella
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2014
Mediating disputes between spouses part of advisers' job

Advisers increasingly find themselves playing domestic diplomat in an effort to keep financial plans on course.

By Minda Smiley
Social Security resumes mailing statements
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2014
Social Security resumes mailing statements

Agency encourages workers to create personal online accounts.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2014
Ex-UBS adviser faces $5 million sexual harassment suit

Former intern claims she was offered Christian Louboutin shoes in exchange for sex; adviser and firm say she welcomed advances.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES SEP 22, 2014
Should you follow Bill?

Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> features: Bill Gross is selling bonds. Should you? Plus: Finra might go inside to replace Fienberg; the markets' muted reaction to Obama; pump and dump; more money flows to hedge funds; and Cantor's way of commemorating 9/11.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 21, 2014
Bridging the adviser generation gap to make succession planning work

Five ways to ensure successful business transitions between advisers old and young

By Gabriel Garcia
FINTECH SEP 21, 2014
Ways to get uninterrupted time through technology

Many of us fall into the trap of jumping on each communication as if waiting an hour could result in the loss of the client.

By Sheryl Rowling
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2014
Lessons learned from 401(k) plan fee fiascos

Regulatory changes and litigation highlight plan fiduciaries' responsibility to act in best interests of clients

By Phil Fiore
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2014
3 tips for tomorrow's retirement plan adviser

A successful plan specialist is a broad-based consultant, not just an investment consultant.

By Chip Castille
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2014
Soldiers lured out of federal retirement plan

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2014
Regional broker-dealers need creativity to keep up in the recruiting arms race

With deep pockets aggressively recruiting assets tied to teams, advisers need to remember why they are paid bonuses in the first place.

By Gary Martino