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DOL fiduciary rule FAQs emphasize dangerous compensation practices — including for RIAs
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 31, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule FAQs emphasize dangerous compensation practices — including for RIAs

Labor Department lays out guidance on questionable compensation practices for brokers &amp;mdash; and RIAs. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The most up-to-date information on the DOL fiduciary rule</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers take flight from Morgan Stanley
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 31, 2016
Advisers take flight from Morgan Stanley

Twenty-four teams left in third quarter on top of 26 in second quarter. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://data.investmentnews.com/aotm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>See all the latest moves in InvestmentNews' Advisers on the Move database</a>)</i></b>

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James attracts $300 million team from LPL Financial
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 31, 2016
Raymond James attracts $300 million team from LPL Financial

The Michigan-based advisers were affiliated with LPL for more than 15 years.

By Bloomberg
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 28, 2016
Technology can help advisers ensure they are giving 'best' advice to meet DOL fiduciary rule

Data aggregation &amp;mdash; and knowing what's on both sides of a client's balance sheet &amp;mdash; is key to meeting new requirements.

By Ed Gjertsen II
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 27, 2016
Technology can offer support to advisers with aging clients

Software could help with recognizing and planning around clients' loss of cognitive function.

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 27, 2016
Janus in a double whammy as assets flee and revenue drops

Plus: How Clinton and Trump won't save Social Security, more scrutiny for sales charges, and taking the 5% challenge.

By Jeff Benjamin
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 27, 2016
SEC charges Broidy Wealth Advisors with overbilling clients, stealing from their trusts

The firm and owner Marc Broidy, of Beverly Hills, Calif., allegedly had more than $1.4 million of ill-gotten gains.

By Christine Idzelis
Help your clients make retirement sweeter
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2016
Help your clients make retirement sweeter

By paying for things they absolutely need with income sources that won't run out, clients can enjoy the best treat of all: peace of mind in retirement.

By Philip E. Caminiti
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2016
DOL releases first batch of FAQs on fiduciary rule

Agency answers 34 adviser questions pertaining to the regulation's exemptions, including the best-interest contract exemption. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The most up-to-date information on the DOL fiduciary rule</a>)</i></b>

By Greg Iacurci
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 26, 2016
Advisers offer tips for surviving a cybersecurity exam

Firms shouldn't wait for an inspection notice from the SEC to begin fortifying their online systems.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Volatility seen as best way to hedge against political risk

According to a study by Unigestion, investors worried about the outcome on Nov. 8 should forget gold and Treasuries.

By John Waggoner
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
How to prevent clients from reacting to what everyone else is doing

Listening with empathy and reminding people of their goals almost always stops them from jumping off the proverbial cliff.

By crichards
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 26, 2016
Former Oppenheimer broker pleads guilty to insider trading

David Hobson exploited inside information provided by his friend, who worked at a pharmaceutical company.

By Christine Idzelis
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Advisory firms have grown larger than ever, leading to a decrease in professional productivity

Research from <i>IN</i>'s new study shows how a decline in productivity can be turned into future growth.

By apino
Get ready for more whistleblowers in the financial advice sector
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Get ready for more whistleblowers in the financial advice sector

The SEC and states like Indiana believe company insiders can provide better insights on fraud and wrongdoing than aggrieved investors can.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Barrage of Schwab ads to proclaim virtues of fiduciary advisers
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Barrage of Schwab ads to proclaim virtues of fiduciary advisers

Custodian's print and digital campaign will highlight RIAs' strengths and why investors should hire them.

By Liz Skinner
Custodians tell fee-only advisers to find a new way to stand out after DOL fiduciary rule
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Custodians tell fee-only advisers to find a new way to stand out after DOL fiduciary rule

Now that all retirement advice must be in a client's best interest, prospects are going to hear from every type of adviser that they act as fiduciaries.

By Liz Skinner
Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 25, 2016
Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change

Markets and upcoming elections weigh heavily on their outlook.

By Grete Suarez
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients

Retirees lost $140,000 after Christopher Ariola unduly concentrated them in energy, gold.

By Christine Idzelis
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 23, 2016
Performance-based pay may lead to problems including fines — and even a tarnished brand

Nobel prize winners studied performance-based compensation practices reported back a cautionary tale.

By Ellie Zhu