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Wells Fargo adds Credit Suisse brokers under recruiting agreement
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 12, 2016
Wells Fargo adds Credit Suisse brokers under recruiting agreement

Out of 220 it looked at, about half were hired, spokesman says.

By Christine Idzelis
Independent broker-dealers snatch biggest adviser teams in the first-quarter
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 12, 2016
Independent broker-dealers snatch biggest adviser teams in the first-quarter

Raymond James and Prospera Financial recruit teams with at least $1 billion of assets

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2016
Nobel prize winners shine light on best compensation practices

Advisers backing performance-based pay should be aware of its downside.

By Liz Skinner
Merrill Lynch owes stiffed brokers $800,000 in damages after termination dispute, Finra says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2016
Merrill Lynch owes stiffed brokers $800,000 in damages after termination dispute, Finra says

Arbitration panel pointed to customer letters as evidence the brokers had done nothing wrong.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2016
SEC sets record in enforcement actions against investment advisers

Uptick in adviser crackdown attributed to better data analytics and agency's new unit focused on asset management. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161005/FREE/161009968/supersized-fines-put-finra-on-pace-for-record-year&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">'Supersized' fines put Finra on pace for record year</a>)</b></i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2016
How big wealth management firms should treat top-performing advisers to keep them happy

Those who excel should be paid better, allowed to thrive and grow, in an aspirational, transparent way that will be admired by peers, competitors, shareholders and regulators.

By Danny Sarch
FINTECH OCT 10, 2016
Envestnet buys analytics firm with eye toward DOL fiduciary rule compliance

Firm purchases Wheelhouse Analytics as tool to glean more insight into client portfolios and benchmark accounts against peers.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2016
Merrill Lynch brokers with $800 million in assets leave for Janney Montgomery

The group, named Seaport Wealth Management, joins Janney in Connecticut.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 09, 2016
Don't mistake achievement for passion and purpose

I have had the good fortune of being both an entrepreneur and executive in my career, and I understand the challenges and opportunities that come with the responsibility.

By Stephanie Bogan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2016
How advisers can explain the big difference between trading and investing

Help clients understand that a difference does exist and respecting that difference matters if they want to reach their goals.

By crichards
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Merrill Lynch wealth management head John Thiel stepping down

Current CEO John Thiel (right) will step down on Jan. 1. <b><i>(Related read: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150408/FREE/150409924/merrill-lynchs-john-thiel-urges-colleagues-to-work-with-dol-on&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Merrill Lynch's John Thiel urges colleagues to work with DOL on fiduciary rule</a>)</b></i>

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Advisers shutter offices to brace for Hurricane Matthew's punch

Southeastern firms likely will get to test those enhanced continuity plans the SEC is pushing.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Advisers want Finra to focus on the 'bad guys' and leave the rest alone

New CEO likely to get an earful as he embarks on a 'listening tour.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2016
Most women claim Social Security early

Reduced lifetime income will force many to spend bulk of benefits on health care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Finra expels real-estate investment firm formerly known as DT Securities and its CEO

Charges centered around making misrepresentations in private placements.

By Christine Idzelis
Advisory firms using creative job titles to attract clients, staff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Advisory firms using creative job titles to attract clients, staff

Inventive labels, such as director of first impressions, can better describe roles and help a company stand out from the competition.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2016
Self-funding employee health care pays off for some small businesses

Estimates of saving $1,000 per employee per year for practices with at least 25 workers is enticing some firms to take on additional risk.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2016
Credit Suisse to pay $90 million for padding assets under management

Employees reclassified clients' custodied assets as managed assets&#160;to meet sales targets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr. and Bloomberg News
Advisers who outsource investment management make more money than those that don't: study
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2016
Advisers who outsource investment management make more money than those that don't: study

An examination of 8,000 advisers over a decade showed outsourcing can produce $1 million more revenue for firms.

By Grete Suarez
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: Crafting prospects via radio won't work forever

Different demographics demand their own approach to business development

By Liz Skinner