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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2015
Warren Buffett's investing dos and don'ts

Whether you're a home buyer considering a mortgage, or an executive weighing a takeover, the 85-year-old billionaire has advice for anyone looking to live a more rational, financially successful life.

By Bloomberg
Industry, investor advocates clash on bond-price-transparency proposals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2015
Industry, investor advocates clash on bond-price-transparency proposals

Rules proposed by Finra and MSRB would require brokers to detail the price differences they and the clients pay for corporate and municipal bonds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers help plan for taxes, and some for the other sure thing in life: death
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 10, 2015
Advisers help plan for taxes, and some for the other sure thing in life: death

With funeral and burial costs easily in the five digits, it makes sense to discuss expenses and wishes ahead of time to ease the burden on those left behind.

By Liz Skinner
12 predictions about what the Labor Department's fiduciary rule will look like when implemented
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2015
12 predictions about what the Labor Department's fiduciary rule will look like when implemented

Predictions on what the Labor Department's fiduciary rule will look like when implemented, and when that implementation might occur.

By Blaine F. Aikin
EQUITIES DEC 09, 2015
Correcting the adviser-client disconnect over the definition of risk

Clients need to understand what advisers mean by risk because it can affect decisions, goals

By crichards
Robo-advisers can have a positive influence on clients' financial literacy
FINTECH DEC 09, 2015
Robo-advisers can have a positive influence on clients' financial literacy

Better client understanding of the investing process should be a boon to the client-adviser relationship.

By Michael Spellacy
OPINION DEC 09, 2015
The secret to keeping family money

Building family unity correlates directly to maintaining family wealth — and communication about money should start early.

By Steven Abernathy and Brian Luster
Alternative growth strategies for a fearful low-growth world
EQUITIES DEC 09, 2015
Alternative growth strategies for a fearful low-growth world

Making the case for alternatives is less about the absolute returns they can deliver, but their potential over full market cycles.

By Thomas Hoops
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 09, 2015
Get clients comfortable with 'short-term boring, long-term exciting' investing

By helping clients learn to tune out the noise that doesn't matter, you're helping them reduce their anxiety

By crichards
Former SEC chiefs press current regime to move on fiduciary
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2015
Former SEC chiefs press current regime to move on fiduciary

Pitt, Cox and Schapiro agree that putting client interests first should be a priority.

By Hazel Bradford
Hillary Clinton gives thumbs up to DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2015
Hillary Clinton gives thumbs up to DOL fiduciary rule

In a proposal for financial reform released by her presidential campaign Thursday, the former secretary of state implicitly endorsed the Labor Department's proposal to increase standards for retirement advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2015
The cost of independence

For new RIAs like Christopher Bray of Ariel Capital Advisors, projecting expenses and revenue can be tricky.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION DEC 06, 2015
Set one clear annual goal to help you and your team stay focused

There's no magic ticket to growth, but the best route is identifying what you do best and continuing to find ways to do it better

By Ron Carson and Scott Ford
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2015
Hollywood makes it tough on advisers to build trust

Movies and TV depict advisers who represent Wall Street's underbelly

By Liz Skinner
Merrill Lynch is developing its own robo-adviser
FINTECH DEC 04, 2015
Merrill Lynch is developing its own robo-adviser

Merrill Lynch has dozens of employees working on a robo-adviser prototype for Merrill Edge that's set to be unveiled next year.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch winning advisers as recruiting tides shift
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2015
Merrill Lynch winning advisers as recruiting tides shift

The wirehouse has become more aggressive and has attracted some big teams, though critics say such deals aren't a good measure.

By Mason Braswell
OPINION DEC 03, 2015
The goal-setting process Warren Buffett uses to say 'no' and achieve more

Top producers focus on a small number of priorities until they are fully implemented and producing results.

By Brad Johnson
As robo-advice spreads, so should the caution warnings
EQUITIES DEC 03, 2015
As robo-advice spreads, so should the caution warnings

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: As robo-advisers flood the zone, investors (and human financial advisers) should continue to proceed with caution.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill team with $2.9 billion joins Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 03, 2015
Merrill team with $2.9 billion joins Raymond James

Five advisers in New York bail on Merrill Lynch, the second multibillion-dollar wirehouse team to join RJ in the last five months.

By Liz Skinner
How advisers can give clients a five-star experience
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 03, 2015
How advisers can give clients a five-star experience

The Four Seasons cares about delivering high-quality service and the clients can tell they care. If your clients can't say the same about you, consider putting a service plan in place.

By Libby Dubick