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YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 13, 2016
Why you should still be worried about big-bank failures

Plus: The case for active management, hedge fund ETFs, and debunking some money myths

By Jeff Benjamin
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS SEP 13, 2016
Advisers managing $550 million leave Merrill Lynch to create RIA in Florida

MAXIMAI will focus on ultra-high-net-worth clients internationally.

By Christine Idzelis
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2016
State regulators say brokers must step up prevention of elder financial abuse

Coordinated exams in 20 states reveal need to improve policies, procedures to protect seniors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2016
Adviser pricing for ultrawealthy clients is under pressure

One-third of family offices have lowered what they charge new clients, survey shows.

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2016
Firms lose $2 million every time an adviser departs: study

Even without client loss, adviser attrition can cost companies more than they realize in lost revenue.

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2016
Elliot Weissbluth on how he uses dyslexia to his advantage

Among the most important tactics the HighTower CEO employs to overcome this learning disorder is to shun multi-tasking and really focus on the task at hand.

By Liz Skinner
The value of real financial advice
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2016
The value of real financial advice

It starts with the simple things, but not easy things. Asking questions. Listening more than we talk. Acting as a news filter to separate the valuable from the useless.

By Carl Richards
We need a new vocabulary in the wealth management industry
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2016
We need a new vocabulary in the wealth management industry

Attempting to define all firms as wirehouse, independent or regional is as accurate as saying all ice cream is chocolate, vanilla or strawberry.

By Danny Sarch
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2016
New data reveals why your job search just got easier

U.S. job vacancies rose to a record high in July, at 5.87 million, according to a new government report.

By Bloomberg
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2016
Industry, adviser groups raise concerns about SEC's business continuity proposal

They caution that making advisers liable for fraud if they lack such a plan is the wrong way to achieve investor protection goals.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2016
Raymond James, Baird to pay $850,000 for SEC wrap-fee violations

Some of the firms' clients weren't aware of costs paid beyond the wrap-fee programs

By Christine Idzelis
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS SEP 08, 2016
HighTower Advisors gains traction in RIA market

The firm is most focused on RIAs that don't want to sell but will pay for its services.

By Christine Idzelis
RCAP to close wholesaling REIT division after charges of fraud, declining sales
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2016
RCAP to close wholesaling REIT division after charges of fraud, declining sales

Company founded by one-time real estate mogul Nicholas Schorsch announces $3 million settlement with Massachusetts Securities Division and said it will lay off nearly 150 employees.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers have a fiduciary duty to put robust business continuity plans in place
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2016
Advisers have a fiduciary duty to put robust business continuity plans in place

As fiduciaries, advisers have twin duties of loyalty and care to their clients.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Use the DOL fiduciary rule as a catalyst to transform your business
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2016
Use the DOL fiduciary rule as a catalyst to transform your business

To move from DOL compliance to transformation, you will need to focus on several key issues to drive the speed and effectiveness of these changes within your business.

By Scott Dixon
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2016
What advisers need to consider before starting a separate business venture

There are some ethical considerations that deserve some thought before launching a non-financial planning business.

By Dan Candura
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2016
CFP Board announces agenda for new Center for Financial Planning

Initiatives seek to address gender and racial diversity, workforce development, and academic research among financial planners.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo recruits brokers with combined $807 million of assets from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2016
Wells Fargo recruits brokers with combined $807 million of assets from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley

The Anderson Remchuck Wealth Management Group managed $700 million at JPMorgan.

By Christine Idzelis
How frivolous customer disputes can be erased from Finra BrokerCheck
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2016
How frivolous customer disputes can be erased from Finra BrokerCheck

Customer complaint disclosures that are erroneous or without merit are all too common.

By Doc Kennedy
What interns do and should not do for advisory firms
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2016
What interns do and should not do for advisory firms

Advisers offer tips on running a smooth internship program that's a boon for recruitment.

By Liz Skinner