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What we'll remember about the markets in 2015
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS DEC 30, 2015
What we'll remember about the markets in 2015

Some highs and lows, swings and misses

By Jeff Benjamin
4 ways to successfully prepare your firm for big tech changes
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 30, 2015
4 ways to successfully prepare your firm for big tech changes

Understanding how you work with your technology today will ensure you understand the impact of the changes you are planning.

By Neal Quon
Finra to seek a 'significant fine' from MetLife over variable annuity sales
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS DEC 29, 2015
Finra to seek a 'significant fine' from MetLife over variable annuity sales

Regulator focuses on potential violations regarding misrepresentations, suitability, and supervision

By Bloomberg
LPL to pay $1.4 million fine and return investor money for certain nontraded REIT sales
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES DEC 29, 2015
LPL to pay $1.4 million fine and return investor money for certain nontraded REIT sales

Broker-dealer agrees to a $1.4 million fine and will return investor money on approximately 2,000 sales of nontraded REITs. Firm also settles with states regarding leveraged ETFs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
Credit Suisse CEO targets job cuts, Asia wealth

The bank pledges to accelerate restructuring through deeper cost cuts and by eliminating an additional 2,000 jobs.

By Bloomberg
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
You're quitting? Here's a $10,000 bonus check

One startup offers a highly unusual benefit to departing employees as a way to signal a positive culture.

By Bloomberg
Not a born salesperson? Don't worry, prospecting can be taught
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
Not a born salesperson? Don't worry, prospecting can be taught

Firms with formal training in business development show more growth.

By Liz Skinner
A Diversity Problem
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
A Diversity Problem

Financial advice is among the least diverse industries in the country and is doing little to change its status.

By Elizabeth MacBride
Four ways to make a breakaway smoother
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
Four ways to make a breakaway smoother

As more wirehouse vets think about switching to a new model, one alternative to make the process smoother is the use of a super-OSJ group.

By Steven Dudash
Will mutual funds' pay-to-play at brokerages go away?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
Will mutual funds' pay-to-play at brokerages go away?

Fund industry worries about fallout from results of SEC exam sweep on distribution fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
7 essential leadership traits for 2016
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 23, 2015
7 essential leadership traits for 2016

With more regulation coming, adaptability and other strong characteristics will be critical.

By Don Trone, Mary Lou Wattman and Steve Branham
Fiduciary liability unclear when selecting and monitoring default retirement investments
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 23, 2015
Fiduciary liability unclear when selecting and monitoring default retirement investments

Plan sponsors appreciate auto enrollment and qualified default investments, but there are imperfect fits at the individual participant level.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Remind clients you're here to help them avoid costly mistakes
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 23, 2015
Remind clients you're here to help them avoid costly mistakes

Most clients won't know this adviser duty exists unless you take the time to tell them.

By crichards
Face time just as important to younger clients
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 22, 2015
Face time just as important to younger clients

When figuring out how to best engage with clients, age is only one factor that should be taken into consideration

By Alessandra Malito
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2015
Will companies start paying employees to relocate?

As Facebook offers its workers $10,000 to move closer, other businesses face hurdles before the practice becomes widespread.

By Bloomberg
'Smart beta' tops the list of 2015 financial-term searches
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES DEC 21, 2015
'Smart beta' tops the list of 2015 financial-term searches

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Smart beta was the top financial search term on Investopedia in 2015, and for good reason.

By Jeff Benjamin
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 21, 2015
The scary truth: The struggle between who we are and what we want

Or, how to help clients ensure their money serves them and not the other way around.

By Joe Duran
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 20, 2015
Roskam anticipates House approval of bill to stop DOL fiduciary rule

The author of legislation that would halt the Labor Department's fiduciary rule anticipates the measure will make it at least to the House floor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 20, 2015
Robo-advisers demand attention

Financial professionals need not fear robo-advisers, but they can't afford to ignore them

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 20, 2015
Cybersecurity touches clients, staff

What may happen when cybercriminals target the financial advisory industry?

By Alessandra Malito