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Large Cetera Financial group bolts in wake of bankruptcy
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 20, 2016
Large Cetera Financial group bolts in wake of bankruptcy

Forty advisers from the Legend Equities Corp. are joining a firm that specializes in retirement plans for schools and other nonprofits.

By Bruce Kelly
Four signs you need to network more
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2016
Four signs you need to network more

Acknowledge that you may not be as well-connected as you think and begin getting outside of your comfort zone.

By Grant Webster
What plan sponsors want from retirement plan advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2016
What plan sponsors want from retirement plan advisers

Advisers can make themselves more valuable to employer clients by following these tips, according to a panel of plan sponsors at National Association of Plan Advisors' 15th annual 401(k) summit.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION APR 19, 2016
Solving operational issues from M&A transactions

These deals are much more complex than RIAs ever imagined, and they require specific operational expertise to harness promised synergies

By Matt Sonnen
How advisory firms can enhance their performance benchmarking skills
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2016
How advisory firms can enhance their performance benchmarking skills

Benchmarking is how advisers become better at interpreting their firms' financials, helping to project future success.

By Brandon Odell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 18, 2016
How to conduct an annual investment review

It's not enough just to create an investment policy statement; you must follow through on the review procedures it outlines.

By Tara Mashack-Behney
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2016
Raymond James' recruiting comes of age

The firm added $6.5B in assets in the fourth quarter, mostly from big brokerages.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2016
Advisory firm owners balance rewarding performance with keeping a lid on compensation

Firm owners attempt to balance rewarding adviser performance with keeping a lid on compensation. </br><b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20151018/COMPSTAFF&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">IN's 2015 Adviser Compensation and Staffing Study special report</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
In wake of DOL fiduciary rule changes, technology can solve problem of small accounts
FINTECH APR 11, 2016
In wake of DOL fiduciary rule changes, technology can solve problem of small accounts

Advisers should weigh wealth management technology as an answer to their small-account woes.

By Alessandra Malito
Financial planners foresee little disruption to practices from DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2016
Financial planners foresee little disruption to practices from DOL fiduciary rule

Three investment advisers who charge fees, commissions and by the hour for their services don't anticipate big changes at their firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2016
Baby boomers' wealth is in their homes

By Jamie Hopkins
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
How the DOL fiduciary rule could affect financial adviser recruiting

Here are some ramifications the new rule may have on adviser movement in the industry.

By Danny Sarch
Modern retirement planning means staying aggressive
EQUITIES APR 08, 2016
Modern retirement planning means staying aggressive

Plus: Advisers speak out on DOL rule, the inflows continue for equity ETFs, and big banks strive to look small to regulators

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
Most women don't trust financial advisers

Plus: Bad news from the Bacon Cheeseburger Index, CFOs are feeling down, and getting a better cell phone plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Lesson from Bank of America settlement with Merrill Lynch trainees: Long hours required to make it
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
Lesson from Bank of America settlement with Merrill Lynch trainees: Long hours required to make it

If the firm's executives expected trainees to work long hours without being compensated for their overtime, then they deserved to lose the lawsuit.

By Danny Sarch
Why advisers shouldn't shy away from discussing fees with clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
Why advisers shouldn't shy away from discussing fees with clients

Fee transparency can help boost retention and open pathways to increased referrals.

By Mike Foy
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