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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2016
LPL broker in battle with IRS over how he structures his business

Ruling could have implications for other advisers in independent broker-dealer channel.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 30, 2016
Silence those voices in your head

Yes, we all have the internal dialogue on instant replay — even advisers. And because most of it is negative, it hinders our health, wealth, happiness and success.

By Stephanie Bogan
Will product pricing pressures carry over to advisory fees?
RIA NEWS NOV 30, 2016
Will product pricing pressures carry over to advisory fees?

While passive investing and the DOL fiduciary rule have contributed to investors' cost sensitivity, the advice industry has managed to stay outside the fray — so far.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION NOV 30, 2016
What Trump can teach financial advisers about women

These four lessons can help you make your practice more female friendly.

By Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
FINTECH NOV 30, 2016
Older investors use both financial advisers and online advice

Clients want help beyond classic investment services.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Milwaukee-based advisory firm  managing $344 million joins Ameriprise from Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 30, 2016
Milwaukee-based advisory firm managing $344 million joins Ameriprise from Morgan Stanley

Founders of The Filla Latzke Group pull stakes

By Jeff Benjamin
Hostilities against women take the form of fewer workplace opportunities on Wall Street
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 30, 2016
Hostilities against women take the form of fewer workplace opportunities on Wall Street

Fair compensation for women in the financial services industry remains a sore point.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH NOV 29, 2016
Technology at the core of reinvention

Advisory firm hunts down a cloud-based system to make compliance more automated.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 29, 2016
Women underrepresented in global fund industry: Morningstar

By John Waggoner
FINTECH NOV 29, 2016
Advisers plan to spend more for compliance and tech in 2017

Many adviser marketing budgets also set to increase, with social media the focus.

By Liz Skinner
Morgan Stanley to keep commission-based IRA business despite DOL rule in contrast to Merrill Lynch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 28, 2016
Morgan Stanley to keep commission-based IRA business despite DOL rule in contrast to Merrill Lynch

Morgan Stanley clients may also choose individual retirement accounts that are fee-based.

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH NOV 23, 2016
Technology that improves client service with fewer people

Adviser shares path to lower costs through integration.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 23, 2016
Presidential election is a warning shot to financial services industry

Clients want their priorities taken care of in a non-conflicted way and want to be empowered to make better financial choices.

By Joe Duran
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 23, 2016
DOL overtime rule could raise employment costs for support staff

Under the regulation, any employee who makes less than $47,476 annually will earn overtime pay.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION NOV 22, 2016
How advisers can use technology to calm clients' post-election jitters

Technology can enable a more efficient human connection during times of financial uncertainty.

By Sheryl Rowling
RIA NEWS NOV 22, 2016
Best Buy founder among outsiders betting on financial advice firms

In their race to expand, RIAs are attracting unusual investors who are sometimes willing to offer better terms and take longer views of their investments than traditional lenders.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 22, 2016
How financial advisers should discuss their pay with clients

Whatever your business model, you'd better be prepared to disclose that compensation.

By crichards
Finra complaint: Dawn Bennett failed to testify on possible fraud linked to her clothing company
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 22, 2016
Finra complaint: Dawn Bennett failed to testify on possible fraud linked to her clothing company

Ms. Bennett is being investigated for a debt deal done while working at Western International Securities.

By Christine Idzelis
Finra: Broker cheated elderly couple out of $70,000 for bogus financial planning services
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 22, 2016
Finra: Broker cheated elderly couple out of $70,000 for bogus financial planning services

Adviser was facing IRS liens when he charged clients in their 90s for four years' worth of financial planning.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 21, 2016
Ask the Ethicist: How to make a U-turn after retirement

Can a retiree with a small practice join a firm without giving up her hourly clients?

By Dan Candura