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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2017
More advisory firms develop bench strength as competition for heavy hitters intensifies

By Gabriel Garcia
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 08, 2017
Richard Thaler talks about the formation of his RIA ... and winning the Nobel Prize

The behavioral economist creates new strategies and thinks broadly about long-term questions for the firm, in a role he was once paid for in wine.

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 08, 2017
As firms pull out of protocol agreement, wirehouse brokers show more interest in breaking away: execs

Firms such as Dynasty Financial Partners and Raymond James have seen an uptick in engagement among wirehouse brokers.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2017
What advisers should consider before taking a capital infusion

Many RIAs have access to external cash, but should be clear on how that money would be used and the motivations and time line of the investor.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2017
LPL signs $530 million NPH-firm, Fross & Fross Wealth Management

Firm chooses LPL for its size and support system.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2017
Hybrid firm managing $900 million switches affiliation to Triad Advisors

Calif.-based Continuum Advisory makes change after only 20 months.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH DEC 06, 2017
Advisers face pressure to automate workflows

Market forces like fee compression and new regulations are driving the shift, but resistance to tech remains strong.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 06, 2017
Broker protocol is good for firms and clients, study finds

University of Kentucky professors at MarketCounsel Summit say letting advisers "own the client relationship" benefits industry employers.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH DEC 05, 2017
Blockchain will change the advisory business—someday

Faster, safer and cheaper financial transactions will reduce the need for middle men.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2017
UBS loses $228 million team to TRUE Private Wealth Advisors

The addition will bring TRUE's assets under management to more than $900 million.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2017
Terrorist groups take a lesson from corporations

Citing the emergence of ISIS, expert tells advisers that terror organization's stability can be attributed to a strict and detailed organizational structure, much like a traditional corporation.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2017
Merrill Lynch to remain in the broker protocol for recruiting agreement

Andy Sieg, head of wealth management, told senior managers that the wirehouse has no intention of joining Morgan Stanley and UBS in pulling out of the accord at this time.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2017
Seven business strategies for advisers in 2018

Future success depends on the client experience, your value proposition and technology.

By Mike Lover
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2017
How to balance marketing and compliance

Consider the Advertising Rule when engaging with various forms of media.

By Evan Zall and Lauren Caplan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2017
Wells Fargo 2018 pay grid changes deferred comp

If advisers serve enough wealthy clients, their compensation award will come as percentage of revenue, instead of flat amount.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2017
Lynn Tilton loses dispute over her removal from board seats

Judge rules the Patriarch CEO improperly granted herself permanent control of three firms within Zohar funds managed

By Bloomberg
FINTECH DEC 01, 2017
Protecting client data at advice firms

Patch systems promptly, train employees regularly and prepare for the worst.

By John Schroeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 30, 2017
Former Valic broker Craig Edward Lewis barred for no-show

Finra was investigating whether he engaged in prohibited sales activities.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH NOV 30, 2017
Tamarac opens platform to RightCapital

Advisers on RightCapital's financial and tax planning software can pull client data directly from Envestnet's tool.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 29, 2017
Merrill likely next big firm to dump broker recruiting protocol

Recruiters say Merrill Lynch, like Morgan Stanley and UBS, has already moved away from the traditional recruiting model and is more apt to leave the protocol than Wells Fargo.

By Bruce Kelly