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DOL rule described as 'workable' and a political success
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2016
DOL rule described as 'workable' and a political success

The rule is described as 'workable' and a political success, though implementation remains the biggest challenge ahead.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2016
President Obama's SEC nominees are being held up by fellow Democrats

Plus: The downside of $15 minimum wage, testing your finance knowledge against NFL players, and keeping ID thieves in check

By Jeff Benjamin
Crazy season for advisers who prep client tax returns
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2016
Crazy season for advisers who prep client tax returns

Their offices are abuzz on Saturdays, and regular planning meetings with clients and prospects are put off until after the April 18 filing deadline.

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 06, 2016
Despite industry fears, DOL's fiduciary rule is just more of the same

Scan of recent orders and reports from SEC, Finra shows the advice industry is already feeling the effects of fiduciary.

By Bruce Kelly
Industry should understand being a fiduciary is right for both clients and business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2016
Industry should understand being a fiduciary is right for both clients and business

It's much easier to put clients first and keep them there than to find a new tool or product to sell.

By crichards
SEC Investor Advisory Committee calls for better mutual fund fee disclosure
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2016
SEC Investor Advisory Committee calls for better mutual fund fee disclosure

Group's recommendations include showing fees in dollar amounts on customer account statements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Seven advisers with $550M in assets join Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2016
Seven advisers with $550M in assets join Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

They joined the firm in three separate moves from UBS Group AG and Morgan Stanley

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2016
4 secrets on influence we can all learn from Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders

The presidential candidates might be polar opposites when it comes to their ideologies, but they share a common understanding on how to win votes and use the power of influence.

By wsiew
Sale of AIG Advisor Group may signal wave of mergers ahead
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2016
Sale of AIG Advisor Group may signal wave of mergers ahead

Insurance-owned firms and small broker-dealers most likely to throw in the towel.

By Christine Idzelis
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2016
Transamerica loses $1 billion team to Kestra Financial

Wiser Financial Group joins broker-dealer formerly known as NFP Advisor Services.

By Bloomberg
Adviser's Consultant: How to sell yourself in the prospect discovery process
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 04, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: How to sell yourself in the prospect discovery process

Take time to get to know potential clients, so you can show them specifically how you can help them and learn whether they will be someone you want to work with.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2016
The time is now for young financial advisers

Getting a foothold in the industry can be tough for young advisers, and that's why so many are dropping out of the industry early.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2016
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients

Those who are 70 ½ and still on the job may be able to delay distributions from company plans.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2016
Time to get on board the fiduciary train

Many advisers and the firms they work for are still woefully unprepared for what lies ahead.

By MFXFeeder
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients

Those who are 70 ½ and still on the job may be able to delay distributions from company plans.

By Bloomberg
Recruiter questions Merrill Lynch's client retention numbers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2016
Recruiter questions Merrill Lynch's client retention numbers

Wirehouse recently claimed it typically retains 40%-50% of client assets after an adviser leaves.

By Danny Sarch
Reviewing two apps that make it easier for advisers to work remotely
FINTECH MAR 29, 2016
Reviewing two apps that make it easier for advisers to work remotely

If you enjoy the convenience of an iPad, this pair of apps can help save countless hours.

By Sheryl Rowling
Obama aims to double SEC funding to target adviser oversight
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2016
Obama aims to double SEC funding to target adviser oversight

The president's goal is over a five-year period, with an increase of 11% for fiscal 2017. Taxes, including for capital gains, also would increase under the new budget proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2016
JPMorgan $1.2B wealth team exits with Silicon Valley help

David Savir and Carlos Dominguez form Miami-based boutique Element Pointe.

By Bloomberg
Advisers tap coaches to improve business development skills
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2016
Advisers tap coaches to improve business development skills

Whether for prospecting or building the right staff, coaches should analyze what changes are required at both the personal and practice levels to bring success.

By Liz Skinner