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Adviser compensation involves a conflict that can be managed — but not avoided
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2018
Adviser compensation involves a conflict that can be managed — but not avoided

The CFP Board's revised standards reinforce its requirements limiting the use of the term "fee-only" to situations in which fees are the sole method of compensation.

By Dan Candura
Morgan Stanley unveils compensation plan changes for 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2018
Morgan Stanley unveils compensation plan changes for 2019

The wirehouse's plan stresses pay incentives at the individual client level, such as for financial planning activity and net new assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?
FINTECH JUL 27, 2018
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?

Clients enjoy digital interactions, but advisers still cling to in-person meetings.

By Ryan W. Neal
How to get to Inbox Zero
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
How to get to Inbox Zero

Here are the best apps and practices for email management.

By Bloomberg
As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting

Broker-dealer adds 434 advisers in latest quarter, a 6% increase in its workforce, but business development expenses are up 45%.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff

Move comes as bank revamps the unit's leadership team.

By Bloomberg
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman fires salesman charged twice with attacking women
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2018
Goldman fires salesman charged twice with attacking women

Joe Karwosky worked in the firm's asset management division.

By Bloomberg
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2018
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms

Delivering a remarkable experience is advisers' best way to differentiate themselves, and the back office plays a key role in delivering that experience

By Dean Cook
Why advisers are turning to Facebook ads to fill seminar seats
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
Why advisers are turning to Facebook ads to fill seminar seats

The social networking site is tailor-made for targeted marketing.

By John T. Jones
Designations matter to your clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2018
Designations matter to your clients

Bottom line: Even if all those credentials are confusing, you need to earn them

By crain-api
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2018
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon

Some may feel spurned and leave, while others will simply shrug off latest slight and stay.

By Bruce Kelly
How not to handle your lottery jackpot
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2018
How not to handle your lottery jackpot

Winning the lottery seems like a fairy tale, but it's easy for instant millionaires to lose it all.

By Bloomberg
No 'stay bonuses' for Cetera Financial Group reps
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2018
No 'stay bonuses' for Cetera Financial Group reps

Firm confirms brokers will not be offered retention bonuses to stay on after acquisition by Genstar Capital.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers hold key to financial security
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2018
Advisers hold key to financial security

Clients feel twice as financially confident and retirement-ready as consumers who go it alone, research finds

By Mary Beth Franklin
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put

Firm has seen little attrition since it dumped the broker protocol last fall, Gorman says.

By Bruce Kelly
Getting to scale — the virtual solution
FINTECH JUL 17, 2018
Getting to scale — the virtual solution

RIAs can improve their profitability by leveraging shared services.

By Todd Thomson
$1 billion in assets? For some RIAs, it's not as good as it sounds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2018
$1 billion in assets? For some RIAs, it's not as good as it sounds

According to a new study, growth often means spending more, hiring execs and outsourcing services.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill Lynch: Compensation plan paying off in new business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2018
Merrill Lynch: Compensation plan paying off in new business

Wirehouse said gross new household acquisitions by experienced advisers were up 71% in the first half of the year.

By Bruce Kelly
Empowering female clients requires they talk about this
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2018
Empowering female clients requires they talk about this

Advisers need to help break the silence and guide women to fix their financial futures.

By Donna Goodison