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Financial planning programs need champions
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 28, 2014
Financial planning programs need champions

Bringing awareness of the financial planning profession to college campuses requires a combination of ingredients

By Luke Dean
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2014
The differences between NextGen and senior advisers

Survey results draw lines between the generations of advisers

By Andrew Leigh
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 28, 2014
An 'adviser' in name only

Calling a broker an adviser is dangerous, and it's time to embrace the black-and-white distinction.

By MFXFeeder
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2014
The journey's goal: More women on corporate boards

SEC chairman Mary Jo White talked about improving gender diversity in the boardroom in a speech in September 2014.

By Mary Jo White
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2014
BlackRock, Precidian pull applications for new ETF type

By Bloomberg
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 26, 2014
Pimco fortifies to take on the old boss

Monday <i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>Gross, Ivascyn to square off. Plus: The outlook for Pimco outflows is bad and worse, global markets keeping an eye on Hong Kong civil unrest, a warning about fixed indexed annuities, buying ahead of ex-dividend dates, and running the numbers on Roth IRAs

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2014
Benchmark Your Productivity and Profitability

By azimmerman
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2014
SEC's investigation into Pimco could ripple through ETF, fixed income markets

Regulator reportedly questions whether fund company artificially boosted returns in its big fixed-income ETF by relying on lofty valuations; smaller firms could be at risk.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2014
Nontransparent ETFs a step backward

Less transparency for new products seems in conflict with the SEC's interest in increased disclosure of mutual fund holdings.

By MFXFeeder
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 26, 2014
Frustrated Fed calls out consumers for saving too much

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The Fed now says consumers are saving too much. Plus: SEC reforms add risk to money market funds; considering a worst-case-scenario for economic growth; what Eric Cantor brings to Wall Street; and another case for long-short equity investing.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2014
It's OK to be lazy

Rest, and some laziness, is imperative to being really effective with your time.

By Joe Duran
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2014
High Court to consider giving workers more power to sue 401(k)s

Participants could hold plans accountable for excessive fees, depending on how the court rules on a key case next year.

By Bloomberg
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2014
Red flags and green lights on a resume

Two hr experts share their hiring secrets. Hint: It's not about using an algorithm.

By Lisa Bertagnoli, Crain's Chicago Business
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2014
Why upgrading your iPhone could be a big mistake

What extra productivity are you winning? The dangers of digital device addiction.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 25, 2014
To master technology, hire the next gen and listen to them

ICYMI, the younger generation has the tech talents you need to make your firm last

By Sheryl Rowling
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 24, 2014
3 major changes taking place in wealth management technology

A three-part transition from technology providers to integrated platform providers is occurring.

By Nathan Berk
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2014
Senior investor concerns, abuse get more regulator attention

NASAA forms committee to tackle elder financial abuse and growing complexity of financial products.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cybersecurity hottest topic in compliance, survey finds
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 24, 2014
Cybersecurity hottest topic in compliance, survey finds

Cybersecurity is the hottest topic in compliance, according to a survey of compliance professionals. Other areas of interest include social media, valuation and allocation of fees and expenses

By Alessandra Malito
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2014
Variety of networks key to success for women in advisory business

Female leaders discuss how strong professional and personal connections have helped them get ahead.

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 23, 2014
Accredited-investor definition revamp backed by SEC panel

Agency's Investor Advisory Committee thinks current standard of income, wealth oversimplifies who should qualify to buy private offerings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.