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Voya pays $1 million to settle SEC charges over cybersecurity breach
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 26, 2018
Voya pays $1 million to settle SEC charges over cybersecurity breach

Attackers allegedly impersonated independent advisers to gain access to VFA's online portal.

By Ryan W. Neal
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2018
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?

The wirehouse has obviously noted its own lack of recruiting success this year, as well as the slowed attrition rates at its competitors that have exited the protocol.

By DSARCH
Tips on special-needs planning
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2018
Tips on special-needs planning

Key points include balancing the family's needs with those of the disabled person, planning for two generations and maximizing government benefits

By Jeff Benjamin
What advisers get wrong about investors
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 24, 2018
What advisers get wrong about investors

Investors are a diverse bunch, which should guide the way advisers prospect for clients and deliver recommendations.

By Greg Iacurci
Making diversity intentional is first step to boosting inclusion
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2018
Making diversity intentional is first step to boosting inclusion

Diverse fintech firm offers advisers a lesson on how to be competitive for top talent.

By Bloomberg
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee

Behavioral economist will lead robo-adviser's Money Lab, a project to develop products that help people save and invest.

By Ryan W. Neal
How advisers can help cancer patients tackle financial distress
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 21, 2018
How advisers can help cancer patients tackle financial distress

The Foundation for Financial Planning is calling for a national response to the potential financial ruin of families fighting the disease through the Pro Bono for Cancer Campaign

By Jon Dauphiné
Five social media cybersecurity updates you can address now
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 20, 2018
Five social media cybersecurity updates you can address now

It's a big issue that can impact all corners of your business, so do all you can to stay safe and secure.

By Scott Kleinberg
Wells Fargo plans to cut staff up to 10% within next three years
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 20, 2018
Wells Fargo plans to cut staff up to 10% within next three years

Bank is struggling to cut spending amid regulatory fines and higher legal costs stemming from scandals.

By Bloomberg
Why advisers should market philanthropic giving to entrepreneurs
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 19, 2018
Why advisers should market philanthropic giving to entrepreneurs

New study from Fidelity Charitable finds business owners donate more than average Americans.

By Sarah Min
Cash-strapped Americans willing to leverage homes to pay bills
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2018
Cash-strapped Americans willing to leverage homes to pay bills

Millennials, low earners and the less educated were most likely to think it was appropriate to tap home equity to cover ordinary bills.

By Bloomberg
Financial education to stoke wealth creation for diverse groups
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2018
Financial education to stoke wealth creation for diverse groups

Adviser bringing financial literacy to communities of color and helping them create, grow and transfer generational wealth.

By Bloomberg
Another veteran recruiter walks away from LPL
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2018
Another veteran recruiter walks away from LPL

David Symecko, a 16-year veteran, joins a growing list of recruiters who have left the broker-dealer.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2018
LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial

Bellingham, Wash.-based Multop Financial founder cites technology and back-office support as drivers behind the move

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers drawing in clients with charitable approach
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2018
Advisers drawing in clients with charitable approach

Marketing that incorporates philanthropy can help advisers meet new prospects.

By Liz Skinner
Better together? Why not all advisory teams are meant to go independent
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 17, 2018
Better together? Why not all advisory teams are meant to go independent

Advisers looking for more freedom may find going independent on their own is not as fulfilling as partnering with an existing independent firm.

By Ben Harrison
Bad things happen to good clients — and your response is critical
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2018
Bad things happen to good clients — and your response is critical

Advisers' responses to clients' life-altering events can distinguish them from their competitors.

By Steve Gresham
401(k) adviser disclosures need an important update
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 17, 2018
401(k) adviser disclosures need an important update

Disclosing behavioral biases is voluntary, but no less important than making the required disclosures.

By Philip Chao
Salesforce expects CRM to boost cross-channel referrals
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 17, 2018
Salesforce expects CRM to boost cross-channel referrals

Latest update to Financial Services Cloud looks to unify financial advice with insurance and banking.

By Ryan W. Neal
New iPhone can end the days of carrying around two phones
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 13, 2018
New iPhone can end the days of carrying around two phones

Advisers can have work and personal numbers on one device, but can't forget about compliance.

By Ryan W. Neal