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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2014
The most challenging question an adviser could ever be asked

By Mark Bruno
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Social media trends among advisers

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Client prospecting tool using LinkedIn sparks debate

A new tool that automates client prospecting on LinkedIn has spurred debate among advisers. Is this tool a sign of things to come for lead generation, or is a more personal touch still required when courting new clients?

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH FEB 11, 2014
Tool to evaluate rate of return vs. benchmark to be unveiled

E-Valuator indicates the percentage below (or above) the benchmark's return the investor is willing to tolerate.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2014
The 3 most important topics advisers will discuss with clients in 2014

Interest, re-balancing and diversification will top the list of agenda topics for most discussions with clients, advisers say.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2014
'Wow' rewards replace bonuses

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2014
Scottrade edges out Schwab among do-it-yourselfers in J.D. Power ranks

DIY investors are suffering from information overload, and that's knocked their satisfaction, the new J.D. Power rankings of discounters suggests. <i><a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20130617/FREE/617009999/PH&quot;>Check out the rankings</a> </i>

By DJAMIESON
FINTECH FEB 09, 2014
Social media as a pathway to new clients

A look at how advisers can best utilize their digital assets, such as social media and existing firm websites and blogs, to successfully entice new clients. <b><i>Don't Miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140209/SOCIAL2014&quot;> The full 2014 Social Media Special Report</b></i></a>

By Richard F. Stolz
FINTECH FEB 09, 2014
Working social media into comprehensive marketing plans

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2014
Happy employees are vital to success

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2014
Financial advisers can add 3 percentage points to client portfolios: Vanguard

Mutual fund giant Vanguard teases research showing four areas advisers can add measurable value.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2014
Transition essentials for advisers changing broker-dealers

While there's a perception that transitioning to independence commences and concludes in one fell swoop, in reality it unfolds in three distinct phases over a multiyear period.

By Bill Morrissey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2014
Securities America lures back advisory team managing $414M

The Michigan-based team rejoins the firm after six years away

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2014
Workflows: The Key Ingredient to a Sustainable & Sellable Business

As client relationships become more complex, successful firms are embracing smarter ways to manage them.

By SEI Advisor Network
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2014
Wholesalers: The spies of Wall Street

How much do wholesalers know about advisers? And what are they telling the competition?

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2014
Advised investors underperformed self-directed ones in 2013, SigFig data show

Clients of advisers saw some stock gains, but bonds held them back, website for investors finds.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2014
David Lee Roth on how to get a jump on building your business

David Lee Roth, former lead singer of Van Halen and the quintessential decadent rock 'n roller, knows a thing or two about business.

By Steve Sanduski
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2014
Lessons advisers can learn from Olympians

You don't have to be an elite athlete to have the right stuff

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES FEB 04, 2014
Breakfast with Benjamin: Fed shrugs off market selloff and sticks to taper plans

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Janet Yellen's Fed is sticking with tapering but more econ data today could change the conversation. Plus: Stocks are down big so is it the overdue correction? And Japanese stocks fell 4% overnight, the case for index funds, BofA rate traders see smaller bonuses, and tracking short sales.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH FEB 04, 2014
Tech that boosts business value

By Michael Laks