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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 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
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2016
Adviser Olympians offer financial tips to athletes competing in Rio and beyond

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

By Liz Skinner
Wells Fargo recruits $400M team from Merrill
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2016
Wells Fargo recruits $400M team from Merrill

Robert Duncan, Bradley Newman and Zachary Breverman opened Duncan-Newman Associates in Agoura Hills, Calif.

By Tanvi Acharya
FINTECH JUL 20, 2016
The mobile edge: Moving your business across the digital divide

Your client's cell phone could be the biggest boost to your business.

By Joe Duran
Finra proposes rules to restrict political contributions by brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2016
Finra proposes rules to restrict political contributions by brokers

Regulator is following up on similar rules the SEC put in place for investment advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Learning and profiting from Gen X
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2016
Learning and profiting from Gen X

Too many of us have not evolved and still have firms built to serve baby boomers.

By Joe Duran
Why financial advisers should focus on readiness before growth
OPINION JUL 19, 2016
Why financial advisers should focus on readiness before growth

Adding significant growth can put a strain on a firm's infrastructure without proper preparedness.

By Sheryl Rowling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2016
Talking about rising interest rates with your clients

The case for a rate hike isn't a lock. But if you stay in touch with your clients and let them know your thinking, a rate hike will be easier on everyone.

By John Waggoner
5 steps to elevate the next generation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2016
5 steps to elevate the next generation

Building a management team by elevating next generation professionals can be one of the most rewarding choices you make as a business owner.

By John Furey and Brandon Kawal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2016
The ABC's of the DOL fiduciary rule

Confusion could be the rule's greatest by-product due to its broad and somewhat general nature.

By Anthony Domino, Jr.
As stock market soars, financial advisers batten down the hatches
EQUITIES JUL 13, 2016
As stock market soars, financial advisers batten down the hatches

String of negative earnings don't support stock price valuations.

By Jeff Benjamin
DOL fiduciary rule brings different adviser standards to light
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule brings different adviser standards to light

Many professional certification programs have long demanded their advisers act in clients' best interests, and not just when working with retirement accounts.

By John Nersesian
Top financial advisers focus on client heirs: Jefferson National survey
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2016
Top financial advisers focus on client heirs: Jefferson National survey

Retaining assets of clients after inheritance is more of a priority for successful advisers

By Liz Skinner
Lessons from a week of highs and severe lows with clients
EQUITIES JUL 12, 2016
Lessons from a week of highs and severe lows with clients

Now that the dust has settled, it's time to learn from the Brexit fallout on what to say and do next time markets tank and clients lose their cool.

By Liz Skinner
Sequoia Financial's deal to buy RAV Financial boosts assets to $3 billion
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2016
Sequoia Financial's deal to buy RAV Financial boosts assets to $3 billion

The merger also creates a succession plan for RAV Financial founder Bob Valente.

By Christine Idzelis
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2016
RIAs are losing their competitive advantage

Simply playing the fiduciary card to win over investors may not work the way it did in the past.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2016
Dawn Bennett plays the victim, challenges SEC ruling

Plus: Oil is low and going lower, active managers get bested by a cat, and what you can learn from your rich neighbors

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 10, 2016
SEC enforcement actions trail last year's record numbers: Study

Agency has filed 508 enforcement actions through the first three quarters of fiscal 2016, down 8% from last year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.