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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2014
The adviser of the future: 3 trends of tomorrow

The future of business is being determined at breakneck speed. Joe Duran says that the companies of tomorrow are tapping into a few deep-seated human desires today.

By Joe Duran
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 23, 2014
Erica McGinnis' big plans for Advisor Group are taking shape

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2014
Five reasons succession plans fail

You have the dusty binder on a shelf somewhere. But if you think you're finished, think again. Here are some ideas for avoiding the common pitfalls that businesses face during family transitions.

By Elizabeth MacBride
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 22, 2014
Erinn Ford named president of Cetera Advisors

Move is the latest in a series of management changes at Cetera Financial Group.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2014
Behavioral finance gaining traction on the conference circuit

Behavioral finance is the hot topic at financial advisory conferences.

By Liz Skinner
EQUITIES MAY 22, 2014
Ukraine's new resistance to Russia draws attention back to the macroeconomic fallout

<i>Friday's menu:</i> Ukraine heats up and fund winners and losers come into focus. Plus: Fed-speak clarity: an oxymoron? Bank loan funds fall victim to Fed policy, Obamacare drags us back to the 1950s and banks square off with Big Labor in Vegas.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2014
Allison Couch rejoining the AIG Advisor Group

Moving in to new position as executive VP for national sales.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2014
Advisers are like doctors: Meir Statman

At NAPFA conference, behavioral finance expert says, 'Treat your clients like kids'

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2014
Advice business lags behind comparable careers in hiring women

Data show that old arguments about 'numbers' or 'selling' dissuading women from this career don't add up.

By Matt Sirinides
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2014
Blogger Kitces stokes debate over CFP Board compensation definitions

In taking organization to task, commentator says virtually all advisers fall under 'commission and fee' label.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2014
New CFP Board chairman stands firm on fee-only definition, sets goals for group's growth

Stance puts organization at odds with NAPFA, an organization made up of fee-only planners that allows its members to own up to 2% of a financial company that charges commissions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2014
A fiduciary standard? Don't hold your breath

Securities and Exchange Commission member Daniel Gallagher doubts that his agency will propose its own rule to raise advice standards for brokers providing retail investment advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 19, 2014
WORD OF MOUTH OVER SOCIAL

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH MAY 19, 2014
Get more out of your press release (yes, press release) with video

Releases should have no place in a technology blog but they can play an important role in a digital marketing strategy.

By Kristen Luke
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2014
Federal judge allows fee-only case against CFP Board to proceed

Camardas can seek monetary damages and pursue anti-trust violations in case in which they are suing the CFP Board for sanctioning them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2014
CFP board navigates rough seas

Roiled by controversies over compensation disclosure and an attempt to offer its own continuing-education programs, the CFP board is forced to adjust.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2014
U.S. employment headed for "breakout year" as companies add to payrolls

With U.S. and European economic fears at bay, the labor-market rebound could add the most jobs in 15 years.

By ntappan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2014
What clients want: Transparency

Financial professionals must find better ways to let clients know why they charge what they do in fees, and why they're worth it.

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2014
Private equity funds are on the prowl

If you have a vision for growth, and are prepared to be transparent and to give up some control, an equity partner might be the right choice.

By Michelle Park Lazette
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2014
Tall tales are a red flag for regulators

Advisers are sure to get a visit if they exaggerate numbers or make dubious statements in advertising.

By Les Abromovitz