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Even popular changes to DOL fiduciary rule are proving problematic
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2016
Even popular changes to DOL fiduciary rule are proving problematic

Revised revenue allowances and other adjustments, originally praised by advisers, are turning out to be less advantageous than expected.

By Liz Skinner
SEC charges San Francisco adviser with stealing money from client
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 11, 2016
SEC charges San Francisco adviser with stealing money from client

Nicholas Mitsakos and Matrix Capital Markets pretended to manage millions, SEC alleges.

By Christine Idzelis
Finra panel directs broker to pay Wells Fargo almost $1 million after his termination
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2016
Finra panel directs broker to pay Wells Fargo almost $1 million after his termination

Robert Edward Loftus was discharged in 2013 and found in breach of a promissory note

By Christine Idzelis
CFP Board to mandate arbitration from certificants
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2016
CFP Board to mandate arbitration from certificants

The organization says the change, which goes into effect May 2, is appropriate because the forums are "private, quicker and may be less costly than litigation in court."

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 11, 2016
Biggest billion-dollar adviser moves since 2011

Big adviser moves have picked up steam in the last five years

By Ellie Zhu
Finra bars former Independent Financial Group broker for failing to disclose trading accounts
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2016
Finra bars former Independent Financial Group broker for failing to disclose trading accounts

Brian James Egan agreed to be barred from the brokerage industry.

By Christine Idzelis
Finra fines Cetera $75,000 for records snafu
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2016
Finra fines Cetera $75,000 for records snafu

Brokerage firm failed to notify customers of changes in their account records as a result of a computer coding error, regulator claims.

By Bloomberg
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2016
SEC fines advisory firm $300K for failing to disclose fees beyond 'wrap' charges

Case follows the SEC making wrap accounts an examination priority this year; agency is looking at whether advisers are acting in clients' best interests with these vehicles.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New research suggests banning investment advice in the media
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2016
New research suggests banning investment advice in the media

Study says even when people know the quality of the information is low, the 'noise' of it being publicly broadcast causes investors to lend it more weight, which distorts markets.

By Liz Skinner
Raymond James adds $400M bank team to its financial institutions division
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2016
Raymond James adds $400M bank team to its financial institutions division

Texas group had formerly been affiliated with Cetera.

By Tanvi Acharya
Fintech will bring a sea change to money management
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION AUG 08, 2016
Fintech will bring a sea change to money management

Are the newest technologies a disruptive threat or will the industry embrace this brave new world to operate more efficiently and with greater client satisfaction?

By Barry Ritholtz
Finra panel orders adviser to pay $333,000 to Morgan Stanley
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2016
Finra panel orders adviser to pay $333,000 to Morgan Stanley

Louis D. Dworsky was found in breach of promissory notes when he left the brokerage firm.

By Christine Idzelis
Former Merrill Edge adviser accused of misleading customers
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2016
Former Merrill Edge adviser accused of misleading customers

Finra said the adviser misled five IRA customers and then did not give an honest account of his actions.

By Bloomberg
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2016
Financial advisers not as popular with millionaires as you'd think

About half of wealthy clients wouldn't recommend their planner, while 20% are considering firing them.

By Liz Skinner
The succession discussion has to change
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2016
The succession discussion has to change

Succession planning is about creating and tending to a leadership pipeline so that the founder has an exit strategy.

By Paul Lally
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2016
Help clients see impact of charitable giving, as ice bucket challenge just did

News that donations attached to the icy deluges helped in discovering a gene linked to ALS exemplifies the importance of progress reports for philanthropic clients.

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2016
How advisers can use technology to avoid burnout

The time you free up can be spent in ways other than just adding on more work.

By Sheryl Rowling
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS AUG 04, 2016
MetLife penalty puts spotlight on bad variable annuity switches

Bad VA switches were supposed to be a thing of the past, but the independent broker-dealer industry should take heed of this fine.

By Bruce Kelly
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 03, 2016
Ethical considerations advisers need to think about before switching firms

Honor both your employment letter and the spirit of your existing agreements.

By Dan Candura
RIAs must mind details when it comes to advertising
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 03, 2016
RIAs must mind details when it comes to advertising

Failure to follow the applicable rules can turn into a public enforcement action.

By S. Brian Farmer and Brian J. Daly