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LeCount Davis celebrated for dedication to adding diversity to financial advice business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
LeCount Davis celebrated for dedication to adding diversity to financial advice business

<i><b>InvestmentNews'</b></i> event highlights 26 firms and individuals creating a more inclusive profession.

By Ryan W. Neal
FOMO, social media driving millennials' investing decisions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
FOMO, social media driving millennials' investing decisions

Wealth managers are being forced to reassess the services they provide to this generation.

By Bloomberg
RIA revenue growth on the rise, but smart firms are prepared for it all
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
RIA revenue growth on the rise, but smart firms are prepared for it all

Armed with the 2018 Pricing and Profitability study, learn how to navigate any path forward by focusing on key areas like adviser capacity, training, strategic marketing and a disciplined sales process.

By Gabriel Garcia, Managing Director, BNY Mellon's Pershing Advisor Solutions
LPL reels in $275 million team from Securities America
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2018
LPL reels in $275 million team from Securities America

Colorado firm JBA Wealth Management moves to LPL.

By Bruce Kelly
What financial advisers can learn from Starbucks, Apple and SoulCycle
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 09, 2018
What financial advisers can learn from Starbucks, Apple and SoulCycle

Advisory firm clients want many of the same things as other consumers &#x2014; comfort, consistency, community and empowerment.

By David J. Petoskey
LPL Retirement Partners hires new chief
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2018
LPL Retirement Partners hires new chief

Appointment of Bryan Hodgens is second shake-up in a year at the retirement unit.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera Financial Group selling stock to its advisers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 05, 2018
Cetera Financial Group selling stock to its advisers

New stock and business loan plans are part of a broader outreach to 8,000 advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
FPA welcomes conference attendees with #MeToo notice
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2018
FPA welcomes conference attendees with #MeToo notice

Annual meeting includes new harassment policy aimed at avoiding uncomfortable situations.

By Jeff Benjamin
Jack-of-all-trades client service satisfies none
FINTECH OCT 04, 2018
Jack-of-all-trades client service satisfies none

A jack-of-all-trades is master of none, and often clients need a master's help to solve their problems.

By Randy Lambert
Why You Needed a Continuity Plan Yesterday
OPINION OCT 04, 2018
Why You Needed a Continuity Plan Yesterday

With many people depending on a practice to continue operating in an advisor's absence, it's vital to have a detailed continuity plan. Learn how to get started on yours today.

By Roger Verboon
New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2018
New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers

'Behavioralists' outpace their colleagues in such areas as net client growth rates and referrals.

By Jeff Benjamin
New State Street tool helps advisers determine if clients want ESG investing
FINTECH OCT 02, 2018
New State Street tool helps advisers determine if clients want ESG investing

Asset manager hopes the Values Discovery Tool aids advisers' conversations about new investment strategies.

By Ryan W. Neal
Adviser's cultural understanding behind four decades of client care
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2018
Adviser's cultural understanding behind four decades of client care

Family office executive fled the communist regime in Cuba at 11 .

By Bloomberg
What's at stake with a branch audit?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2018
What's at stake with a branch audit?

Your statements to an auditor could come back to haunt you should the issue escalate.

By Michelle Atlas
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2018
Is the worst over for Wells Fargo Advisors?

The wirehouse has felt blowback from the bank's scandals in the form of lost advisers and assets. But is the tide turning?

By Bruce Kelly
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2018
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment

Encourage clients to review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Helpful hints on working with nonprofits
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2018
Helpful hints on working with nonprofits

Gaining a nonprofit client can be a 'slow burn,' especially if it's an all-volunteer organization.

By Jeff Benjamin
Transition Success: 5 Keys to a Smooth Journey
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2018
Transition Success: 5 Keys to a Smooth Journey

For advisors considering a move, these five elements can help guide your practice to a successful transition.

By Gillian Albert
Voya pays $1 million to settle SEC charges over cybersecurity breach
FINTECH SEP 26, 2018
Voya pays $1 million to settle SEC charges over cybersecurity breach

Attackers allegedly impersonated independent advisers to gain access to VFA's online portal.

By Ryan W. Neal
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2018
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?

The wirehouse has obviously noted its own lack of recruiting success this year, as well as the slowed attrition rates at its competitors that have exited the protocol.

By DSARCH