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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2016
4 secrets on influence we can all learn from Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders

The presidential candidates might be polar opposites when it comes to their ideologies, but they share a common understanding on how to win votes and use the power of influence.

By wsiew
Sale of AIG Advisor Group may signal wave of mergers ahead
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2016
Sale of AIG Advisor Group may signal wave of mergers ahead

Insurance-owned firms and small broker-dealers most likely to throw in the towel.

By Christine Idzelis
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2016
Transamerica loses $1 billion team to Kestra Financial

Wiser Financial Group joins broker-dealer formerly known as NFP Advisor Services.

By Bloomberg
Adviser's Consultant: How to sell yourself in the prospect discovery process
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 04, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: How to sell yourself in the prospect discovery process

Take time to get to know potential clients, so you can show them specifically how you can help them and learn whether they will be someone you want to work with.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2016
The time is now for young financial advisers

Getting a foothold in the industry can be tough for young advisers, and that's why so many are dropping out of the industry early.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2016
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients

Those who are 70 ½ and still on the job may be able to delay distributions from company plans.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2016
Time to get on board the fiduciary train

Many advisers and the firms they work for are still woefully unprepared for what lies ahead.

By MFXFeeder
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients

Those who are 70 ½ and still on the job may be able to delay distributions from company plans.

By Bloomberg
Recruiter questions Merrill Lynch's client retention numbers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2016
Recruiter questions Merrill Lynch's client retention numbers

Wirehouse recently claimed it typically retains 40%-50% of client assets after an adviser leaves.

By Danny Sarch
Reviewing two apps that make it easier for advisers to work remotely
FINTECH MAR 29, 2016
Reviewing two apps that make it easier for advisers to work remotely

If you enjoy the convenience of an iPad, this pair of apps can help save countless hours.

By Sheryl Rowling
Obama aims to double SEC funding to target adviser oversight
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2016
Obama aims to double SEC funding to target adviser oversight

The president's goal is over a five-year period, with an increase of 11% for fiscal 2017. Taxes, including for capital gains, also would increase under the new budget proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2016
JPMorgan $1.2B wealth team exits with Silicon Valley help

David Savir and Carlos Dominguez form Miami-based boutique Element Pointe.

By Bloomberg
Advisers tap coaches to improve business development skills
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2016
Advisers tap coaches to improve business development skills

Whether for prospecting or building the right staff, coaches should analyze what changes are required at both the personal and practice levels to bring success.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2016
Merrill Lynch keeps a tight grip on clients

The percentage of assets the firm retains when advisers leave is double industry average

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 25, 2016
Best practices for developing a new adviser

Consider your new associate adviser an investment to be tenderly grown over time.

By Joni Youngwirth
When financial advisers and their clients part ways
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2016
When financial advisers and their clients part ways

Some clients take years to fire their advisers

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 24, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule will transform the annuity industry

If the Labor Department has its way, say goodbye to the variable annuity industry as we know it. </br><b><i>(Related: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20160221/ANNUITY22016&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Spotlight on Annuity Strategies special report</a>)</b></i>

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2016
Finra asks 8 questions to assess a firm's 'culture'

Regulator launches target examination to assess compliance values and how they influence brokerages' ability to adhere to securities rules.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2016
The biggest teams are not going independent for financial reasons

Policies and procedures which, when layered upon already onerous rules and regulations, fail to recognize advisers' years of experience and wisdom.

By Danny Sarch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2016
Bernie Sanders struggles for details in his populist attacks on Wall Street

Plus: Most investors made money in March, negative interest rates could mean the end of cash as we know it, and re-writing office dress codes

By Jeff Benjamin