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Robo-advisers sound off to SEC about rule changes for automated advice

Digital-advice firms tell the Securities and Exchange Commission they put clients' interests first and that some regulatory updates are needed as digitization of the industry grows.

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Bruton makes first acquisition as CEO of Lucia Capital Group

Derek Bruton didn't waste any time putting his imprint on Lucia Capital Group, striking a deal for the managed equity and fixed-income accounts of West Coast Asset Management, a registered investment advisory firm with $170 million in assets.

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Advisers worry about clients leaving them over fees

Though a lot of clients and prospects are asking about fees, what they're actually willing to pay comes down to the adviser's value proposition beyond investments.

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Proceed or stand down: Should advisers continue preparing for the DOL fiduciary rule post Trump?

Many brokers and other financial firms have already changed compensation and other policies to align with the regulation. (More: The DOL rule, from all angles.)

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JPMorgan Chase will stop charging commissions on IRAs due to DOL fiduciary rule

Clients may choose fee-based or self-directed retirement accounts.

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What you can learn from 30 years of stock-picking

Veteran managers from Ariel, Gabelli, Monetta and Pioneer share their lessons.

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SEC uses F-Squared saga to drive home due diligence message

Telling advisers to never assume enough is enough when it comes to research.

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SEC examiners on hunt for RIA and broker-dealer whistleblower violations

Firms' compliance manuals and contracts will be scrutinized to ensure employee protection.

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Advisers managing $1.7 billion move to Noyes from Wells Fargo

Chris and Brian Cooke partner with the 108-year-old firm for strategic expansion.

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Donald Trump’s transition team says scrapping Dodd-Frank is job one

Plus: Five ETFs to help you prosper under the Trump administration, Dawn Bennett lands in more hot water, sending the media back to journalism school, and Happy Veterans Day

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Election over, advisers plan their next moves with clients

Advisers ready trades and talking points for crushed Clinton supporters

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Commonwealth CEO says firm considered SEC criticism in weighing DOL rule strategy

Move to fee-based IRAs gave consideration to SEC's view of other brokerage accounts at firm.

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Technology guide for firms that turn to next gen clients

Adviser offers firm's experience building a business within the business for younger investors

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How financial advisers going independent are exploiting the broker recruiting protocol

Morgan Stanley could do little but watch as a team of advisers overseeing $2.2 billion in assets quit…

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SEC uses big data to make $15-million case against UBS for improper complex products sales

The agency said that for the first time it used a coding technique against a broker-dealer to identify potential unsuitable transactions.

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Advisory firms redesign their offices to attract millennial clients

Private offices and cubicles are a thing of the past at modern firms. (Related read: Seven technology trends shaping investments)

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What financial advisers can do when clients make mountains out of molehills

Humans are great at projecting way into the future about something that may or may not happen.

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Frequently asked questions on the DOL fiduciary rule’s FAQs

The Department of Labor's 24-page document on frequently asked questions on the fiduciary rule inspires even more questions from the advisory industry than it answers.

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CFP Board swings for fences with World Series ads

Will the significant expense for the large audience result in a home run or a strikeout for its branding campaign?