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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2017
SEC announces 2017 exam priorities, adds robo-advisers to list

The addition reflects regulators' concerns about potential investor risk posed by automated-advice services.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS JAN 12, 2017
Women advisers not attracting as many assets as male colleagues

Females in RIA channels especially coming up short

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2017
Is it time for financial advisers to change their messaging around retirement?

If the next generations don't want to retire, they may develop an opinion that advisers are not for them.

By Maribeth Kuzmeski
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2017
By the numbers: Financial advice industry's outlook for 2017

The 2017 <i>InvestmentNews</i> Outlook Survey of 339 advisers reveals what's on advisers' minds as we enter the new year.

By Ellie Zhu
TruClarity targets midsize wirehouse breakaway reps to launch new RIA firms
RIA NEWS JAN 12, 2017
TruClarity targets midsize wirehouse breakaway reps to launch new RIA firms

From incubator relationship to back-office service provider.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bank of America wants more referrals from its Merrill Lynch advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2017
Bank of America wants more referrals from its Merrill Lynch advisers

Brokers will be expected to provide two referrals a year to the bank or face a 1% penalty on their payout. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161011/FREE/161019987/morgan-stanley-sales-contests-among-advisers-didnt-help-clients&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Morgan Stanley sales contests among advisers didn't help clients</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs
RIA NEWS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs

Multiple forces are driving industry consolidation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robos jumping into socially responsible investing space
FINTECH JAN 11, 2017
Robos jumping into socially responsible investing space

Several digital platforms are filling a void left by advisers by offering clients the opportunity to back their values with their investments.

By Liz Skinner
RIAs embrace the collegial world of study groups
RIA NEWS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs embrace the collegial world of study groups

From Black Friday Focus Group to the Goddesses of Financial Planning, it's about sharing ideas.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JAN 10, 2017
Garrett Planning Network cuts deal on software that creates comprehensive financial plans

Members of hourly advice group to get discount on fintech aimed at holistic planning.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JAN 10, 2017
Blogs key to driving traffic to adviser websites, but what topics resonate best?

Answering specific client questions and not making a pitch result in the greatest engagement.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2017
Outlook 2017: Advisers reveal their hopes and fears for the new year

With a new year, a new government and old regulations, advisers feel more optimistic about the economy than their own books of business.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2017
Tips for working with female clients who are in financially unequal relationships

The importance of your healthy, open communication with the client and the same between her and her partner cannot be overstated.

By Susan Bradley
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2017
Titles advisers use to play a bigger role in fiduciary regulation

Even opponents of the DOL rule appear to be zeroing in on titles that cause confusion with the investing public.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS JAN 06, 2017
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley

Veteran adviser manages $170 million in client assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC clarifies how funds should disclose fee changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2017
SEC clarifies how funds should disclose fee changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule

The agency's Division of Investment Management provides guidance on how to communicate changes to sales loads that level compensation for brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Retirement coaching could improve post-career happiness

Conversations about work and personal fulfillment may lead clients to more successful retirements

By Liz Skinner
Cetera broker-dealer hit with $1.1 million in fines and restitution over sales of unit investment trusts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2017
Cetera broker-dealer hit with $1.1 million in fines and restitution over sales of unit investment trusts

Investors Capital is in the process of closing down and moving its advisers to another Cetera firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Younger investors most willing to pay for financial advice: Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 04, 2017
Younger investors most willing to pay for financial advice: Cerulli

While more investors overall are willing to pay for financial advice today, 79% of those aged 30 to 39 are interested in paying for financial help, according to a recent study.

By Liz Skinner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 04, 2017
Office of Management and Budget reviewing proposed exemption under DOL fiduciary rule for some indexed annuity distributors

Some indexed annuity distributors are poised to get a shot in the arm from the proposal, which would make it easier for independent agents to sell the annuities under the rule.

By Greg Iacurci