Practice Management

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 19, 2017
The crisis of creation in an advisory practice

What's really behind a lack of satisfaction in your work — and what is its true cost.

By Stephanie Bogan
FINTECH JUN 16, 2017
Advisers need to get on board with the digital revolution

Both young and old clients expect to be able to have digital interactions with their advisory firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 15, 2017
Why summer Fridays are on an upswing

The share of companies offering this perk has jumped from 21% in 2015 to 42% in 2017.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JUN 15, 2017
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech

The big news, announcements and underlying trends and developments in technology for financial advisers and wealth management.

By mkitces
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2017
Driving clarity on Finra's rules on outside business activities

Outside business activities are a vital component of the value independent financial advisers offer to their clients and communities.

By Dale Brown
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2017
Think it's hard to start a new fund? Try marketing it

While getting through SEC registration has become easier, selling is harder.

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 13, 2017
What should really happen at client meetings. Hint: It's not discussing investments.

Experts explain how to draw out the truest intentions and values of those who seek full financial advice.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2017
Making the Break:

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2017
SEC bars former Ameritas adviser after fraud trial finds him guilty

Sheik F. Khan, formerly with Ameritas in Pasadena, Calif., misled private-deal investors.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2017
RIAs tout their fiduciary status to clients as DOL rule implementation begins

Some wait for Trump to conclude review before telling clients about rule.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2017
Adviser's Consultant: Incorporating clients' risk scores into all planning decisions

Don't just think about risk tolerance when it comes to investments.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS JUN 08, 2017
In the future, advisers will be at customers' beck and call

Investment management and financial planning will take a back seat to just making clients' lives easier.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JUN 07, 2017
Cetera adding facial recognition software to help gauge clients' emotions

The tool is part of a series of upgrades that the Los Angeles-based firm is making to its technology platform for advisers.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 07, 2017
Reasons why American teenagers are working less

The summer job was a rite of passage for baby boomers and generation X, but today's teenagers have other priorities.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2017
Billion-dollar Goldman Sachs adviser team moves to Dynasty

DG Wealth Partners in W. Palm Beach, Fla., previously managed $1 billion in assets.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2017
Head of CFA Institute says financial professionals face 'existential' challenge

If finance exists to benefit clients, industry must advocate for change.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2017
SEC charges Alpine Securities with failure to file suspicious activity reports

Agency says Utah broker-dealer failed to document suspicious microcap stock trades

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 02, 2017
Financial advisers do whatever it takes to avoid talking politics with clients

Polarizing political climate has advisers getting creative to turn conversations away from President Trump.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2017
Are brokers really ready to be fiduciaries?

The securities industry faces plenty of legal risks and compliance pitfalls following June 9, the official start date for the DOL fiduciary rule. <b>Plus,<a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20170523/FREE/523009998/PH/dol-fiduciary-rule-what-you-need-to-know-about-acostas-decision&quot; style=&quot;color:#b10816&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;> what you need to know from the DOL's latest FAQs</a>.</b>

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2017
LPL tweaks pricing of investment products in preparation for DOL fiduciary rule

Changes include level compensation on fixed annuities and unit investment trusts.

By Bruce Kelly