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Key fiduciary decisions loom for retirement plan advisers using money market funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2016
Key fiduciary decisions loom for retirement plan advisers using money market funds

Once-plain-vanilla funds due for a serious makeover, meaning now is the time to carefully assess cash options.

By Blaine F. Aikin
FINTECH AUG 01, 2016
How financial advisory firms can practice emergency preparedness

Advisers should test their emergency plans periodically to make sure they are in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

By Sheryl Rowling
With Indiana Gov. Pence on ticket, advisers need to be careful with donations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2016
With Indiana Gov. Pence on ticket, advisers need to be careful with donations

Under the SEC, pay-to-play rules kick in for RIAs who contribute to a candidate for office who could influence the selection of an adviser for state accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2016
Philanthropic advisers and firms named as finalists for Community Leadership Awards

Invest in Others and <i>InvestmentNews</i> recognize charitable works of advisers and corporate programs for employees.

By Liz Skinner
Raymond James nabs $7 billion retirement group from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2016
Raymond James nabs $7 billion retirement group from Wells Fargo

The national advisory firm works with institutional clients such as defined-contribution and traditional pension plans.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2016
Adviser relief follows judge's injunction of overtime pay rule

Labor Department's regulation will not take effect Dec. 1.

By Grete Suarez
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: Outsourcing many compliance duties best move for CCOs

Unless firm can spend $200,000-plus a year, don't keep most compliance functions in-house.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JUL 26, 2016
Why women tend to outperform men when investing

By Kara Murphy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Advisers asking DOL for clarification on fiduciary rule's impact on compensation

Labor Department's Tim Hauser discusses fiduciary rule's impact on compensation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement

Knowing common retirement blind spots can make a big difference in mapping out your clients' futures.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Raymond James agrees to $5.95 million settlement with Vermont over alleged compliance failures

Vermont's regulator found supervisory failures under an EB-5 program helping to develop the state's ski resort

By Christine Idzelis
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software
FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software

Firms that use the tool will have a way to gauge if clients are invested to their best interests.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
SEC 'temporary' principal trading rule to expire

Official says few firms are using it, although SIFMA has been a proponent of keeping it alive.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
3 things financial advisers need to know when serving female clients

Perhaps when it comes to their financial lives, women are a lot like men but with higher standards.

By Joe Duran
Strategies for dealing with irrational clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
Strategies for dealing with irrational clients

Asset allocation decisions beyond what risk-tolerance assessments might suggest can help advisers address individual behavioral finance issues.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS JUL 24, 2016
Women to Watch 2016: Nominations open for female leaders of the advice industry

Shine a light on the many talented, successful women who serve as role models and leaders in the industry.

By SSIRACUSE
Feeling financially secure isn't tied to a number on a bank statement
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2016
Feeling financially secure isn't tied to a number on a bank statement

While advisers can't make clients feel more secure, they can help them focus on the things they can control to feel more assured.

By Carl Richards
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2016
Why filial laws are a 'sleeping giant' that could prompt long-term-care planning

The laws create the possibility that clients' their long-term-care expenses may be shouldered by their children

By Greg Iacurci
Why the DOL fiduciary rule will lead to more ETF innovation
OPINION JUL 21, 2016
Why the DOL fiduciary rule will lead to more ETF innovation

Asset managers must expand the depth and breadth of their offerings&#160;to become more relevant and differentiated.

By Thomas Hoops
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2016
Beyond Rio: Olympic athletes face financial challenges

The rare experience can 'open doors' off the field and out of the pool, but financial rewards vary greatly.

By Liz Skinner