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'Dumb money' in ETFs isn't so dumb after all
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2019
'Dumb money' in ETFs isn't so dumb after all

Retail investors have put money into the market every month since Trump was elected, ignoring trade tensions, the Mueller investigation and a host of other issues.

By Eric Balchunas
Where advisers are focusing their attention this year
OPINION JUN 05, 2019
Where advisers are focusing their attention this year

Carson Group's survey of its advisers shows they're concentrating on technology, talent and marketing

By Ron Carson
Three retirement planning conversations advisers can't ignore
OPINION JUN 04, 2019
Three retirement planning conversations advisers can't ignore

Working with clients to clearly define their priorities is a fundamental first step toward structuring a portfolio strategy.

By Katherine Roy
Lessons learned from 21 deals
OPINION JUN 03, 2019
Lessons learned from 21 deals

Dave Barton of Mercer Advisors talks about pricing, deal terms, timelines and other aspects of RIA transactions

By Dave Barton
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2019
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client

The broker, David Strnad, "exceeded the scope of his authority" when he made the trades, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Personal compliance: Your social media needs to pass this important test
FINTECH MAY 31, 2019
Personal compliance: Your social media needs to pass this important test

Before you chime in, make sure what you write won't be misconstrued.

By Scott Kleinberg
Overcoming reservations about converting to investment models
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 30, 2019
Overcoming reservations about converting to investment models

Some advisers appreciate what models could do for their business but worry the implementation would be too complicated.

By Greg Luken
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 29, 2019
Rene Nourse says mentoring is the key to diversity

Despite progress, more could be done for women and minority advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Selling your firm, even if you've never thought about it
ALTERNATIVES MAY 29, 2019
Selling your firm, even if you've never thought about it

The advisory industry is consolidating, and firms that think they might want to do something at some point should explore their options.

By Scott Hanson
Sometimes a sale is the best succession plan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 28, 2019
Sometimes a sale is the best succession plan

Firm discovers the benefits of scale while searching for a way to transfer ownership.

By Jeff Benjamin
Redtail isn't the only firm with cybersecurity issues
FINTECH MAY 28, 2019
Redtail isn't the only firm with cybersecurity issues

Study of 30 mobile apps found vulnerabilities at 29 firms.

By Ryan W. Neal
Winning in a crowded field
OPINION MAY 28, 2019
Winning in a crowded field

What the Golden State Warriors' success can teach advisory firms.

By Joe Duran
What to do when your marketing campaign isn't really a campaign
OPINION MAY 28, 2019
What to do when your marketing campaign isn't really a campaign

A campaign is not a one-time sales email with no follow-up or a landing page that sits all alone on the web where no one will ever find it.

By Angel Gonzalez
Legg Mason cuts 12% of staff in revamp as investor Peltz joins board
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 24, 2019
Legg Mason cuts 12% of staff in revamp as investor Peltz joins board

Most of the 120 employees being let go are in the United States.

By Bloomberg
Auditor: Future of broker-dealer with history of problems is in doubt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2019
Auditor: Future of broker-dealer with history of problems is in doubt

Newbridge Securities faces large deficit and negative cash flows.

By Bruce Kelly
Dealing with widows requires empathy and patience
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2019
Dealing with widows requires empathy and patience

Advisers can help with financial triage and encourage clients to avoid rushing into nonurgent decisions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
4 top surprises from the new tax law
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2019
4 top surprises from the new tax law

Advisers can turn these surprises into planning opportunities this year.

By Sheryl Rowling
Greg Fleming, Rockefeller Capital spending big on recruits
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2019
Greg Fleming, Rockefeller Capital spending big on recruits

Firm is offering advisers upwards of three times prior year's revenue to move.

By Bruce Kelly
Calm in the storm: How advisers can combat emotional investing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2019
Calm in the storm: How advisers can combat emotional investing

Amid global market volatility, it's easy for investors to fall into the trap of making long-term decisions based on momentary emotions such as fear or greed.

By Colby Payne and Molly Weiss
Why our firm hired a data geek instead of another financial adviser
FINTECH MAY 21, 2019
Why our firm hired a data geek instead of another financial adviser

Kathryn Brown says the position has made every other role at Morton Brown Family Wealth more productive and has transformed their platform from data storage into data action.

By Kathryn Brown