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One group of workers gets big raises. Most others are out of luck.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 10, 2014
One group of workers gets big raises. Most others are out of luck.

Even as the economy hums away, the typical wage increase is only 2%.

By Ben Steverman
FINTECH JUL 10, 2014
Now is the time for advisers to embrace social media

In a recent survey, more 50% of advisers said they are deterred from social media either by regulators or their own firms.

By Matt Sirinides
FINTECH JUL 10, 2014
Tech training at the top of the to-do list at many RIAs

For most, training is more of a priority than buying new tech products.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUL 09, 2014
Wanted: Advisers to take tech survey

Sampling serves as an excellent snapshot of industry technology trends.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUL 09, 2014
Morgan Stanley lets advisers write what they tweet

The wirehouse is one of the first to break away from exclusively canned content on Twitter.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUL 09, 2014
Digitally disconnect? Advisers can't find the time

But there are broader implications of not allowing for down time.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JUL 09, 2014
Predictive technology taps into big data to help advisers connect with potential clients

Software companies are helping advisers get better at connecting with prospects by using predictive technology.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Must you, should you, pay your interns?

Most advisory firms pay summer interns, but those that don't say the experience is still worthwhile.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Quantifying the best practices of advisory firms

<i>InvestmentNews</i> Moss Adams data show that top performers increase revenue by adding new clients.

By Matt Sirinides
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Knowing what the client wants can save money, drive new business

Adviser uses client survey results to tailor client communications

By Liz Skinner
Advisers reveal the proper care and feeding of interns
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Advisers reveal the proper care and feeding of interns

Young talents must cut their teeth on an array of tasks to raise chances for success

By Darla Mercado
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 08, 2014
Life insurers turn focus to uncapped indexed annuities

Advisers and investors need to be fully aware of contract terms to explain nuances, answer client questions.

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee wants to remove Holbrooks from board

Schedules a shareholder vote, discloses ongoing investigations of former father-son executive team.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee's ousted CEO Holbrook said to face investigation

Probe reportedly looking into misuse of company assets such as airplanes, boats, condos.

By Gregory Crawford
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
Ex-Wells broker ordered to repay firm $1.2 million

A Finra arbitration panel denied the broker's claim that Wells Fargo made false promises during recruiting.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee overhauls leadership after filing lawsuit against auditing firm KPMG

Regional brokerage Sterne Agee replaces CEO James Holbrook days after accusing its auditor KPMG of negligence. Bruce Kelly reports.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
PNC sues former adviser, Morgan Stanley for "surreptitious conspiracy"

PNC Bank sued one of its former advisers and Morgan Stanley, claiming the employee recruited colleagues and may have used her cellphone to photograph client lists from her work computer before moving to the wirehouse.

By Mason Braswell
Workflow platform could revolutionize the way advisers use technology
FINTECH JUL 08, 2014
Workflow platform could revolutionize the way advisers use technology

On this week's broadcast, learn about new technology offerings from two of the top institutional custodians, a bold new workflow platform launches with the potential to revolutionize the way you use technology, and a new app is introduced to fill your prospecting funnel with qualified leads.

By Bill Winterberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2014
Undoing a hasty Social Security claiming decision

There are remedies, but your clients may not like them.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 04, 2014
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions

Survey shows many retirees wish they had waited to begin taking benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin