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Wirehouses still attracting adviser talent
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2015
Wirehouses still attracting adviser talent

Despite increasing options in the independent space, majority of adviser moves are still among the big four.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2015
Advisers leave assets behind when switching firms

In an average move, about 20% of client money stays at the old firm.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2015
Wirehouses challenged as retention deals fade

Study estimates that between 12% and 20% of long-term packages signed after 2008 mergers will expire annually over the next four years.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2015
SEC approves rule requiring BrokerCheck links

SEC will require brokerages to include a 'readily apparent reference and hyperlink' to the database on home pages and broker profiles.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2015
Retiring boomers lead to increase in number of RIA firms, clients and AUM

Annual IAA and NRS study finds a 4.3% increase in the number of adviser jobs.

By Alessandra Malito
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 29, 2015
Finra fines Aegis Capital nearly $1 million over penny stock sales

Broker-dealer also agreed to pay $950,000 as part of a settlement with Finra over allegations of improper sales of unregistered penny stocks and anti-money-laundering supervisory lapses.

By Mason Braswell
RBC Wealth Management grabs $1.2B team from Merrill Lynch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2015
RBC Wealth Management grabs $1.2B team from Merrill Lynch

The hires are part of the firm's broader plans to seek out high-quality financial advisers.

By Alessandra Malito
In latest test, active managers outperform bond indexes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2015
In latest test, active managers outperform bond indexes

After a disappointing 2014, intermediate-term bond managers have found their footing.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Adviser gets a rare win over the SEC in mutual fund case
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2015
Adviser gets a rare win over the SEC in mutual fund case

Administrative law judge rules against the agency in closely watched case over disclosure of Fidelity payments for mutual fund sales.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2015
Custodians' payments to RIAs for fund picks raise eyebrows

By Mason Braswell
Schwab launches adviser-facing robo service
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2015
Schwab launches adviser-facing robo service

Institutional Intelligent Portfolios compels advisers to keep at least 4% cash allocation, offers platform for 10 bps.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2015
7 signs an adviser measures up to a professional standard of care

Defining the profession's standard of care, and making sure advisers meet it, is in everyone's best interests and doesn't require action by regulators

By Don Trone, Mary Lou Wattman and Steve Branham
Repeal of Obamacare emerges as a market risk
EQUITIES JUN 25, 2015
Repeal of Obamacare emerges as a market risk

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, the market's reaction to a repeal of Obamacare might not be pretty. Plus: Financial advisers take on defined contribution plans, cheap oil uncovers driller debt burdens, and Kraft Foods gets (Cadbury Cr&egrave;me) Egg on its face.

By Jeff Benjamin
Krawcheck to advisers: 'Middle-aged white guys' must help women get raises
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Krawcheck to advisers: 'Middle-aged white guys' must help women get raises

At Morningstar conference, the former Merrill Lynch boss said gender pay gap is a key obstacle to retirement savings.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Momentum to defund DOL fiduciary rule seems unstoppable
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Momentum to defund DOL fiduciary rule seems unstoppable

But proponents look to the history of the fight to maintain optimism.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Senate joins House in effort to deny DOL fiduciary funding
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Senate joins House in effort to deny DOL fiduciary funding

Both chambers move to derail president's call for a best-interest standard for retirement accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL Secretary Perez touts Wealthfront as paragon of low-cost, fiduciary advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
DOL Secretary Perez touts Wealthfront as paragon of low-cost, fiduciary advice

Holds up online-advice provider as exemplar of low-cost, fiduciary advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A sure-fire approach to get employees to stay
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2015
A sure-fire approach to get employees to stay

Mark Johannessen says firms need to help each staff member grow and feel respected as a professional. Here's how he does it.

By Liz Skinner
Investors prefer live advisers who incorporate tech
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2015
Investors prefer live advisers who incorporate tech

Wells Fargo survey points to client advice preferences, as well as their biggest financial concerns.

By Liz Skinner
Help clients before they become the family bank
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2015
Help clients before they become the family bank

Develop a strategy to navigate family financial dynamics and protect retirement savings.

By David Baxter