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RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
3 lessons in team building advisers can learn from the San Antonio Spurs

By Brad Johnson
Envestnet to acquire Placemark Holdings
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUN 24, 2014
Envestnet to acquire Placemark Holdings

The acquisition is aimed at bolstering the firm's market presence in unified managed account services.

By Alessandra Malito
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
When to push your client outside their comfort zone

Sometimes it's necessary to move people to uncomfortable places to give them the best financial help possible.

By Mike West
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
The impact of life events on adviser stress and illness ... and how to handle it

Take care of your emotional and physical health by taking care of changes that you can control.

By Jack Singer
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
House panel denies SEC additional funding for RIA exams

As in the past, budget is short of what agency says it needs to increase oversight of advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
Four keys to a successful acquisition

It's a seller's market, but advisers who are serious could find their efforts well-rewarded.

By Bloomberg
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
FPA's MetLife sponsorship raises eyebrows about its relationship with the fiduciary foe

FPA, which has championed a uniformed fiduciary duty, is joining with an insurance giant.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2014
SEC exam director warns advisers about use of alternative mutual funds

Noting surge in inflows, Bowden calls the funds 'bright, shiny objects' with sharp edges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Warning: This regulator eats what it kills
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Warning: This regulator eats what it kills

At Finra, fines are less than 10% of the annual budget but make no mistake, they are important, says Mark Elzweig.

By Mark Elzweig
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Family feuds are complicated by wealth

Advisers add stability by preparing the next generation, U.S. Trust survey finds.

By Minda Smiley
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2014
ARCP shareholders reject Schorsch's executive compensation plan

Shareholders of Nicholas Schorsch's American Realty Capital Properties turned thumbs down on the eye-popping pay plan for Mr. Schorsch and other top execs. <i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140602/FREE/140609999&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Schorsch sells a health care REIT</a>)</i>

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Wall Street traders' bonuses falling as asset managers get more

Wall Street's bonus pool may rise as much as 10% this year for asset managers while fixed- income traders could see a 15% cut, according to compensation consultant Johnson Associates Inc.

By Matt Ackermann
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Firms use looming bonus disclosure rule to turn up the heat on recruits

Some branch managers are telling prospects that they should consider moving now before Finra's looming bonus disclosure rule goes into effect.

By Mason Braswell
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Compensate the team, not just the individual

Growing advisory firms need to employ the most effective incentives; team goals pay dividends.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 23, 2014
The secret to deepening relationships with top clients

Make this five-step process a part of your practice and you will connect better with valued clients and their family members.

By Mark Singer
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Financial wellness sector offers new route for young advisers

Ideal way to gain experience working with clients.

By Liz Skinner
Advisers marry wedding day dreams and financial guidance
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 20, 2014
Advisers marry wedding day dreams and financial guidance

The newly engaged and their parents get advice for the big day.

By Alessandra Malito
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUN 20, 2014
Online rivals Betterment, LearnVest rake in $60 million of venture funding

Betterment's Series C round brings in $32 million; LearnVest closes on $28 million; fundraising <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140415/FREE/140419943&quot;>touches off a Twitter firestorm.</a>

By Joyce Hanson
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUN 20, 2014
Latest Betterment, LearnVest fundraising elicits a Twitter firestorm

By Andrew Leigh
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 19, 2014
Supreme Court's gay marriage decision has advisers scrambling

Advisers across the country are scrambling to figure out how the Supreme Court decision that essentially lifted a ban on gay marriages in five states will impact same-sex couples not just in those states but in others likely to be affected.

By Bianca Flowers and Joyce Hanson