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An employee benefit for deeply indebted millennials
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 28, 2018
An employee benefit for deeply indebted millennials

More than 100 companies now put some money toward their employees' student loans.

By Bloomberg
LGBTQ advisers and clients would welcome this approach
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 28, 2018
LGBTQ advisers and clients would welcome this approach

It's easy to say "we tolerate everybody," but here are actionable suggestions for fostering a more inclusive workplace.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2018
Missouri lawmaker says don't worry, law won't curb use of CFP designation

CFP Board, FSI oppose new law prohibiting use of terms "certification" or "registration" for credentials not approved by state.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mary Schapiro elected to Morgan Stanley board
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2018
Mary Schapiro elected to Morgan Stanley board

Executive has served as the chair of the SEC, Finra and the CFTC

By InvestmentNews
Larry Roth joins Vestorly's advisory board
FINTECH JUN 27, 2018
Larry Roth joins Vestorly's advisory board

Brokerage veteran will help content marketing company develop new services.

By InvestmentNews
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2018
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination

Brian McIntyre says Finra laid off mostly older workers after it lost a regulatory contract with the NYSE in 2016.

By Bloomberg
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments
FINTECH JUN 26, 2018
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments

But advisers say they don't see using apps like Zelle or Venmo to collect client fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs

Affluent clients are confident about retirement plans, but not medical expenses

By Mary Beth Franklin
Financial challenges remain for LGBTQ Americans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2018
Financial challenges remain for LGBTQ Americans

PridePlanners has fully integrated with the Financial Planning Association to broaden the knowledge for serving this community.

By Stuart Armstrong
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 25, 2018
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort

UBS exec Richard Steinmeier will replace Bill Morrissey, who is retiring after a number of LPL recruiters jumped ship.

By Bruce Kelly
Buzz Aldrin dust-up highlights the challenges facing older clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2018
Buzz Aldrin dust-up highlights the challenges facing older clients

A revocable trust with a co-trustee might have averted the former astronaut's battle with two of his children.

By Jeff Benjamin
Betterment slapped with $400,000 fine from Finra
FINTECH JUN 22, 2018
Betterment slapped with $400,000 fine from Finra

Robo-adviser cited for violating customer protection rule and not maintaining its books and records correctly.

By Ryan W. Neal
From asset manager to holistic planner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2018
From asset manager to holistic planner

30-year-old Boston advisory firm rebrands as Prio Wealth and refocuses on clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sallie Krawcheck wants women to take control of their money
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 21, 2018
Sallie Krawcheck wants women to take control of their money

The former wealth management executive now running robo adviser Ellevest says women need to invest as much as men do.

By Sarah Min
Supreme Court ruling on SEC judges unlikely to upend advice industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 21, 2018
Supreme Court ruling on SEC judges unlikely to upend advice industry

But it could give rise to new hearings for some advisers who are already in litigation with the agency such as Dawn Bennett.

By Greg Iacurci
2 factors will make or break your company, says Charles Koch
OPINION JUN 21, 2018
2 factors will make or break your company, says Charles Koch

Billionaire CEO cites the importance of an innovative mindset and a strong company culture

By Ron Carson
Where to find women financial adviser candidates
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 19, 2018
Where to find women financial adviser candidates

Plancorp looks beyond financial degrees to recruit females with broad experience.

By Sarah Min
Younger millionaires want advice on cryptocurrency
ALTERNATIVES JUN 19, 2018
Younger millionaires want advice on cryptocurrency

More than 70% of those under 40 want their wealth managers to discuss the subject.

By Bloomberg
Trump administration will let small businesses offer cheaper health plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Trump administration will let small businesses offer cheaper health plans

Association health plans would lack some of the protections required under Obamacare.

By Bloomberg
When your client dies, who gets their airline miles?
OPINION JUN 19, 2018
When your client dies, who gets their airline miles?

Now that a new law provides executors with access to digital assets, estate planning needs to include such assets

By Amy Florian