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Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2017
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley

Veteran adviser manages $170 million in client assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC clarifies how funds should disclose fee changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2017
SEC clarifies how funds should disclose fee changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule

The agency's Division of Investment Management provides guidance on how to communicate changes to sales loads that level compensation for brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Retirement coaching could improve post-career happiness

Conversations about work and personal fulfillment may lead clients to more successful retirements

By Liz Skinner
Cetera broker-dealer hit with $1.1 million in fines and restitution over sales of unit investment trusts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2017
Cetera broker-dealer hit with $1.1 million in fines and restitution over sales of unit investment trusts

Investors Capital is in the process of closing down and moving its advisers to another Cetera firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Younger investors most willing to pay for financial advice: Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 04, 2017
Younger investors most willing to pay for financial advice: Cerulli

While more investors overall are willing to pay for financial advice today, 79% of those aged 30 to 39 are interested in paying for financial help, according to a recent study.

By Liz Skinner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 04, 2017
Office of Management and Budget reviewing proposed exemption under DOL fiduciary rule for some indexed annuity distributors

Some indexed annuity distributors are poised to get a shot in the arm from the proposal, which would make it easier for independent agents to sell the annuities under the rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra slaps Allstate Financial with $1 million fine for array of fumbles
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2017
Finra slaps Allstate Financial with $1 million fine for array of fumbles

The regulator cited a broad breakdown with the firm's failures to supervise client and adviser information.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo eliminates bonuses for advisers selling banking products
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 04, 2017
Wells Fargo eliminates bonuses for advisers selling banking products

By Bruce Kelly
Aspiriant's focus on scale and aggregation makes it a top-tier RIA consolidator
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2017
Aspiriant's focus on scale and aggregation makes it a top-tier RIA consolidator

CEO Rob Francais turns RIA sellers into owners

By Jeff Benjamin
Veteran PNC Wealth Management rep goes independent
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2017
Veteran PNC Wealth Management rep goes independent

$300M adviser launches firm in Naples, Fla., to serve affluent individuals and families.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2017
Aspiriant picks up $850M Silicon Valley RIA

Firm's `100-year-plan' includes future deals in March and June, says CEO Rob Francais.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2017
From the C-Suite with Cambridge's Amy Webber: Empowering others to demand improvements

The president of Cambridge Investment Research discusses the culture she is working to foster at the firm and the leadership lessons she has learned.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JAN 02, 2017
Finding the Right Ecosystem

By Gillian Albert
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 29, 2016
Amy Webber to replace Eric Schwartz as CEO of Cambridge Investment Research

Amy Webber will become the firm's new chief executive, while Mr. Schwartz takes on the role of executive chairman.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 29, 2016
Why This May Be the Right Time to Sell Your Practice

By Gillian Albert
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 29, 2016
Top reasons for independent advisers to consider a merger instead of an acquisition

Mergers can represent a very useful strategic path where the owner of the merged entity becomes part owner in the surviving entity.

By David Grau Sr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 29, 2016
More than 1/4 of financial advisers plan to exit industry or merge firms: survey

Financial advisers are feeling heightened pressure from regulators and clients, Natixis finds.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2016
Advisers can help clients keep their 2017 financial resolutions

Keep money goals in line with reality and encourage clients along their journey

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2016
How financial advisers can get unstuck in the New Year

Take time to work on your business, as well as in your business, and the coming year could be more pleasant that the last.

By Nicole Newlin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2016
Why the financial planning industry needs a Jerry Maguire-like paradigm shift

Let's build a tribe of like-minded advisers and clients who understand the importance of life beyond the numbers.

By Michael Conway and Zachary Conway