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Wealthfront introduces high-yield cash savings accounts
FINTECH FEB 14, 2019
Wealthfront introduces high-yield cash savings accounts

Robo sweeping cash to banks instead of investing in low-risk bonds.

By Ryan W. Neal
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 14, 2019
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk

The pursuit of talent has advisory firms rolling out structured career training, job skills, even CE credits.

By Jeff Benjamin
Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare
OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare

It's still a seller's market, but potential sellers need to make the right moves to attract buyers.

By Scott Slater
Cure for financial illiteracy? Teach them when they're young
OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Cure for financial illiteracy? Teach them when they're young

Advisers can help clients fight this plague at home

By Ric Edelman
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2019
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult

New business is 'harder and harder' to bring in the door, says a senior executive.

By Bruce Kelly
New CFP Board ads feature lesbian couple
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2019
New CFP Board ads feature lesbian couple

The board is trying to attract a more diverse clientele to CFPs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2019
How continuing disruption drives sustained success

Even if your entire firm doesn't need renovating, you can still improve segments of it.

By Eric Clarke
Firms can't afford to ignore female clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2019
Firms can't afford to ignore female clients

Holding women-only events and discussing 'fire-drill scenarios' with disengaged wives are two approaches firms could employ to connect with female clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Great-West Life taps Edmund Murphy to succeed Robert Reynolds as CEO
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 07, 2019
Great-West Life taps Edmund Murphy to succeed Robert Reynolds as CEO

Reynolds becomes chairman of Great-West Lifeco US

By InvestmentNews
Annuities group signs up for Rolling Stones tour
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 07, 2019
Annuities group signs up for Rolling Stones tour

The Alliance for Lifetime Income will be sole sponsor of the band's shows in the U.S. this year.

By InvestmentNews
Don't be afraid to raise advisory firm fees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2019
Don't be afraid to raise advisory firm fees

Firms that increase their fees have virtually the same average retention rate as firms that don't, consultant says.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ron Carson to advisers: Tech is your friend and competitor
FINTECH FEB 06, 2019
Ron Carson to advisers: Tech is your friend and competitor

One essential requirement for being a successful financial adviser is embracing a seamless technology experience and service model, he says.

By Jeff Benjamin
Millennials turning to automated investing in response to market volatility
FINTECH FEB 05, 2019
Millennials turning to automated investing in response to market volatility

Older generations still prefer to work with a financial adviser to mitigate risk.

By Ryan W. Neal
Communicating with clients in tough times
OPINION FEB 05, 2019
Communicating with clients in tough times

Clients seem to be fairly calm about this bout of market volatility, but it's still important for advisers to speak with them directly.

By Joni Youngwirth
Will big recruiting bonuses move reps to these firms in 2019?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2019
Will big recruiting bonuses move reps to these firms in 2019?

Wells Fargo Advisors, LPL Financial and Cetera Financial Group are dangling deals.

By Bruce Kelly
He marries math skills with the gift of gab
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2019
He marries math skills with the gift of gab

Adviser predicts advisers of color will increase as minority populations grow bigger and wealthier.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera new facial recognition technology to improve risk questionnaires
FINTECH FEB 04, 2019
Cetera new facial recognition technology to improve risk questionnaires

Broker-dealer network believes it can give advisers a better understanding of what clients are thinking and feeling about money.

By Ryan W. Neal
Planning potholes and banana peels
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2019
Planning potholes and banana peels

Market volatility can pave the way for more important conversations than those beating the market and reducing your fees.

By Steve Gresham
2019 Icon: Sheryl Garrett
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2019
2019 Icon: Sheryl Garrett

Founder, Garrett Planning Network

By Jeff Benjamin 
2019 Innovator: Heather Ettinger
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2019
2019 Innovator: Heather Ettinger

Managing partner, Luma Wealth Advisors

By Deborah Nason