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Why the financial planning industry needs a Jerry Maguire-like paradigm shift

Let's build a tribe of like-minded advisers and clients who understand the importance of life beyond the numbers.

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Lessons from Google: How advisers can maintain relevance in a changing world

The financial services industry must engage clients on their terms and where they live.

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LPL Financial’s new CEO Dan Arnold to receive big pay hike in 2017

Replacing Mark Casady as chief executive, Mr. Arnold is slated to receive $5.4 million in total compensation next year, almost three times the $1.85 million he earned in 2015.

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How long can you go without bringing your values into a client conversation?

A financial advisers' purpose is to present the options, not pass judgment.

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Two traders accused of $26M stock manipulation

The pair are accused of artificially moving prices of lightly traded stocks, via 23,000 trades over a two-year period. (More: SEC sets record in enforcement actions against investment advisers )

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Ameriprise adviser’s data breach offers cybersecurity lesson

Because employee carelessness is a leading factor in internet troubles, advisory firms should offer regular training on best practices, experts say.

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Why the financial advice industry should focus less on diversity and more on inclusion

By engaging diverse professionals, we can tap into their passions for the benefit of the profession.

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How to help clients achieve sustainable philanthropic giving

Fifty-seven percent of philanthropists surveyed said advisers are necessary collaborators to achieve sustainable results.

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Use of artificial intelligence technology in financial services to grow: report

Firms are increasing productivity and personalizing the client experience with AI.

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Tools financial technology companies plan to bring advisers in 2017

Many of the tools will be inspired by today's customer, who wants the same efficiency and ease they find with Amazon.

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Finra enforcement chief Brad Bennett to resign

Regulator brought broad, sweeping cases and also ramped up its crackdown on smaller infractions during Mr. Bennett's six-year tenure. (Related read: Advisers want Finra to focus on the 'bad guys' and leave the rest alone)

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Finra slaps Credit Suisse unit with $16.5 million fine for anti-money-laundering failures

Finra hit Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC with a $16.5 million fine on Monday for failure to monitor…

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UBS fires top Connecticut broker Phil Fiore Jr. for multiple violations

Phil Fiore Jr. was part of an $8 billion team and was selected by Barron's as a top adviser in Connecticut in 2015. (More: Former registered representative in Texas arrested for internet Ponzi scheme)

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Employment outlook: Too many jobs can’t find workers

A triple shortage in skilled labor, business equipment and public infrastructure could foil Trump's plans for 4% economic growth.

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Financial advisers must adapt quickly to competition from robos to stay in business: CFP Board

The CFP Board's research is the result of a gathering of more than two dozen fintech and other industry experts, who pondered how the advice business will change by 2021.

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Raymond James scores a duo from Wells Fargo Advisors

Connecticut team manages $230 million in client assets.

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Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity’s distribution channels to advisers

He points to his interim CEO post with eMoney for the kinds of things to expect from Fidelity Institutional Product under his direction.

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How to keep clients from going wild when the Dow hits 20,000

To tame their animal spirits, call them before they call you.

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Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model

Financial giant targeting mass affluent clients with inexpensive planning services. (More: Robos to make banks a bigger competitor in advice market)

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Must advisers manage money?

The debate over outsourcing investment management — traditionally the cornerstone of financial advisers' work — is heating up an evolving industry.