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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2015
SEC's Gallagher says agency unfairly cracks down on compliance officers

Commissioner says the agency's recent actions targeting chief compliance officers sends 'troubling message' that leaves them unsure of the extent of their responsibility, especially CCOs at small firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Planning for the millennial market disruption
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2015
Planning for the millennial market disruption

Smart advisers will seize the opportunity to cut ties with routine, cater to a new audience and build younger, more sustainable books of business.

By Michael Conway
Military veterans turn to financial planning as a way to give back
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2015
Military veterans turn to financial planning as a way to give back

Veterans bestow on others the financial lessons they've received during their time in the military.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2015
Adviser with $663 million in AUM leaves U.S. Trust to go independent with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

Jim Murray opens GuideStar Private Wealth Management and feels 'an immediate attitude shift, and that excitement is back and percolating every day.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2015
5 tips from a successful billionaire to boost your business game

Kazuo Inamori, a Japanese entrepreneur who founded two multi-billion dollar companies, is known for his management philosophy.

By Bloomberg
SEC Chairwoman White says agency is 'full-out' working on fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2015
SEC Chairwoman White says agency is 'full-out' working on fiduciary rule

SEC chief says “if at the end of the day, you are depriving retail investors of reliable, reasonably priced advice, you will not have succeeded."

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2015
The surprising areas where the gender pay gap is widest

The disparity seems to get worse the fancier your degree is, according to a new report.

By Bloomberg
Democrats torn between Obama, financial industry on DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2015
Democrats torn between Obama, financial industry on DOL fiduciary rule

Latest letter threatens to slow the rule-making process while time runs down on the current administration.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2015
W.P. Carey sets fundraising record in first half

$909 million raised is almost as much as the $1.04 billion the firm raised all of last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers: Speak up and share what you know and what you do
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2015
Advisers: Speak up and share what you know and what you do

You're doing amazing work, but you're so busy doing the work that you don't always have time to let anyone know what you're doing

By crichards
Client communications: Outreach on Paris attacks?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2015
Client communications: Outreach on Paris attacks?

Professionals split on whether this event warrants client communiqués.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2015
Ex-Ameriprise adviser gets 7 years in the slammer for bilking clients

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Susan Elizabeth Walker was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for taking over $1 million from clients' accounts.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bill to stop DOL fiduciary rule poised to pass House today
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2015
Bill to stop DOL fiduciary rule poised to pass House today

Measure that would force DOL to halt its efforts until the SEC acts would move to the Senate next, but Obama threatens a veto.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
3 quotes every adviser should remember
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 02, 2015
3 quotes every adviser should remember

Three quotes that have impacted the United Capital CEO and are particularly useful in regard to financial choices we all make.

By Joe Duran
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2015
Ready to plan till age 110?

It's the adviser's job to make sure they do expect clients to live long &amp;mdash; and plan for it

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2015
Finra plans to scrutinize brokerages' compliance culture

The regulator releases its priorities for the new year. Topping the list are firms' compliance culture and conflicts of interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES OCT 30, 2015
Jobs report has the bond market on edge

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The specific things to watch for in today's jobs report that could influence the Fed's decision on interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2015
'Dissident' candidate defeats Finra's hand-picked nominee for board seat

Brian Kovack wants to make the organization more effective without antagonizing firms that are doing the right thing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2015
4 steps to take to make sure you win with clients in 2016

In the midst of one of the most disruptive periods in the history of the industry, embracing change is key

By Joe Duran
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2015
SEC indicates timing, substance of 'accredited investor' reform

Chairwoman White testifies before Congress about next steps and factors to gauge investor sophistication.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.