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FINTECH FEB 09, 2017
Got client passwords? That means custody to SEC

Advisers still unintentionally falling into trap of custody provisions passed after Madoff swindle.

By Liz Skinner
Galvin orders LPL to pay $3.7 million in restitution, fines over unsuitable VA sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2017
Galvin orders LPL to pay $3.7 million in restitution, fines over unsuitable VA sales

Charges by Massachusetts' top regulator relate to the former top-producing adviser Roger Zullo, who allegedly committed fraud in selling variable annuities to retirees.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2017
Houston-area Lifestyle Financial Advisors merges with nearby adviser

Addition of Laura Nagle's practice will bring total AUM to $510 million

By Bloomberg
FINTECH FEB 08, 2017
Lovell Minnick buys majority stake in Foreside Financial

Private equity firm adds Maine-based compliance and distribution consultants

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2017
Companies expand benefits to help workers deal with sickness and death

Family medical and bereavement leave is the next frontier, and one company's foray into it could prompt others to follow.

By Bloomberg
LPL reports robust recruiting in 2016
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2017
LPL reports robust recruiting in 2016

The firm also addressed the recent departures of groups managing about $2 billion in brokerage assets — including star adviser Ron Carson — on its earnings call.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2017
Finra increases arbitrator recruiting, diversity, but other reforms lag

Agency said it recruited 945 arbitrators in 2016, and that 33% were women and 14% African American. But reform advocates seek broader changes, such as with the expungement process and notice of unpaid awards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
Trouble keeping Next Gen advisers motivated? It may be normal

Study finds worker happiness declines, stress increases after first-year honeymoon

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
3 non-traditional methods for acquiring a financial advisory practice or book of business

Buyers may find that the path to acquiring the scale they want is much more achievable than they thought.

By David Grau Sr.
FINTECH FEB 07, 2017
Most advisers' cybersecurity training insufficient

Firms would be better off with shorter, more frequent sessions for employeees

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
How to pick the right active manager

It's important to know how to evaluate fund strategies to determine whether managers embody skill, conviction, opportunity and patience.

By Steve Graziano
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2017
Time Inc. starts personal finance video venture

'Coinage' 90-second videos will run on 22 company sites, explaining investing and saving.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2017
Decisions in 3 key areas separate top-performing firms from masses

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2017
How to Earn Your Clients' Trust

By Patrick Noonan, CFP®
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2017
Most advisers think the industry will continue down a fiduciary path despite rule delay

President Trump's decision to halt the DOL fiduciary rule drew mixed reactions from industry professionals.

By John Waggoner
RIA NEWS FEB 02, 2017
Clean shares could revolutionize the fund industry

Divorce distribution and management fees

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2017
Two wirehouse reps join forces at HighTower

Producers from Wells, Morgan Stanley managed $1 billion.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2017
Yes, hiring financial advisers is tough

Pool of available talent can't meet demand, analysis finds.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH FEB 02, 2017
Big data for analyzing adviser businesses, clients part of TD's fintech strategy for 2017

TD Ameritrade Institutional will add new tools to its Veo One platform that employ analytics to help financial advisers understand their practices better and a dashboard to pinpoint client-service issues.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2017
TD's Nally urges evolution of RIA fee model

How advisers charge needs to start matching up with their value.

By Liz Skinner