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UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year

Meanwhile adviser annual productivity reaches new peak of $1.35 million.

By Bruce Kelly
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser
OPINION JUL 23, 2019
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser

Firms should take steps now to intentionally create a culture of innovation

By Ron Carson
Self-reliance is essential, but it could be your downfall
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
Self-reliance is essential, but it could be your downfall

Many people never make the transition from self-reliant individual to being a delegator, working with a partner or being a member of a team — traits that are necessary to grow a practice.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients

Using cloud-based technology from Box, clients can share wills, estate plans with advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance
OPINION JUL 22, 2019
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance

Professional employer organizations give independent advisory firms a way to gain quality coverage.

By Keith Gregg
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey resigning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey resigning

The company's board is searching for a successor.

By Ryan W. Neal
If you aren't asking tough questions, you aren't doing your job
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2019
If you aren't asking tough questions, you aren't doing your job

Bringing up challenging topics with clients can be awkward and painful, but advisers need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable.

By Nick Strain
Dearth of young advisers who can meet participant needs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2019
Dearth of young advisers who can meet participant needs

By Fred Barstein
Why a culture of compliance is critical
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Why a culture of compliance is critical

In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.

By Steve Gresham and Kevin J. Ruth
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million

Two clients, including the former governor of New Hampshire, alleged their broker excessively traded their accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
New CEO of InvestmentNews announced
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2019
New CEO of InvestmentNews announced

Christine Shaw has extensive experience in B2B media.

By InvestmentNews
The wealth management circle of life
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2019
The wealth management circle of life

The key to onboarding the next generation of clients and advisers at the same time.

By Mike Lover
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2019
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?

With Americans living till their 70s and 80s, retirement planning has given way to longevity financial planning. Find out what that involves and how advisers can help their clients prepare

By Ramon Berenguer
Carson Group names leaders for adviser and consumer operations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2019
Carson Group names leaders for adviser and consumer operations

Aaron Schaben and Teri Shepherd to serve as co-presidents.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2019
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020

After two years of changes to focus on adding clients, the firm intends to stand pat.

By Bruce Kelly
Bull market malaria and other advisory firm ailments
FINTECH JUL 17, 2019
Bull market malaria and other advisory firm ailments

The stock market's extended rally may be masking advisory firm problems caused by industry changes.

By Steve Gresham
What to copy from Personal Capital's client experience
FINTECH JUL 17, 2019
What to copy from Personal Capital's client experience

Combining digital tools with human advice may create the dream service proposition for clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Making the future of financial advice as effortless as Uber will be no easy ride
FINTECH JUL 16, 2019
Making the future of financial advice as effortless as Uber will be no easy ride

New mindsets are among changes needed for advice experience to meet expectations of tomorrow's client.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers

The firm had a net loss of 29 advisers compared with 140 the quarter before.

By Bruce Kelly
InvestmentNews CEO and publisher Suzanne Siracuse resigns
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2019
InvestmentNews CEO and publisher Suzanne Siracuse resigns

Move comes one year after London-based Bonhill Group acquired InvestmentNews from Crain

By InvestmentNews