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Judge throws out Camarda case against CFP Board
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 28, 2015
Judge throws out Camarda case against CFP Board

U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon granted a motion for summary judgment and dismissed the controversial lawsuit against the CFP Board filed by Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda involving use of the fee-only compensation label.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2015
Spike in Finra, SEC regulation leaves star brokers exposed

Long treated with kid gloves, big producers now face questions about alleged violations.

By Bruce Kelly
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2015
Serving the super-wealthy requires extra-special service

Our latest in the 'Adviser's Consultant' series features tips from Constellation Wealth Advisors CEO Paul Tramontano.

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2015
Help clients kick kids out of the house without feeling guilty

Jobs and wages are rebounding, time to get those millennials out on their own.

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2015
Real or fake? Why it's more difficult to spot imitation luxury goods online

Perpetrators are now producing better quality copies and charging more, fooling customers and posing a greater risk to the reputations of genuine manufacturers.

By Bloomberg
Reality of the robo invasion isn't what advisers think
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 27, 2015
Reality of the robo invasion isn't what advisers think

While many believe that robos keep advisers up at night, findings from a new study show a very different reality.

By Mitchell H. Caplan
Are millennials as risk-averse as they're made out to be?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2015
Are millennials as risk-averse as they're made out to be?

New data compares millennials' risk tolerance to their Generation X and baby boomer counterparts.

By Paul Resnik
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2015
Don't assume cash will rule where you move your practice

Set the reset button on upfront money expectations.

By Jodie Papike
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
SEC charges fund manager First Eagle for improper distribution payments

The firm and its fund distributor will pay $40 million to settle claims in what the SEC says is 'first' in an ongoing series of investigations.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Citi Private Bank courting wealthy young heirs by teaching them to buy art
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
Citi Private Bank courting wealthy young heirs by teaching them to buy art

In the past, wealth managers haven't been so successful at keeping younger clients — on average, firms have seen almost half of the assets leave when a family's wealth is being handed to the next generation.

By Bloomberg
What it means to move from a practice to a business
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
What it means to move from a practice to a business

Adviser Gerard Klingman explains his process for shifting to professional management.

By Liz Skinner
Morgan Stanley head count dips to record low
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
Morgan Stanley head count dips to record low

Largest firm by number of advisers cedes ground with 3% one-year drop; executives point to shedding of lower producers.

By Mason Braswell
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
Where key players align in the DOL fiduciary fight

As the proposal's comment period ends Tuesday, here's a snapshot of some of the larger parties' stances.

By Ellie Zhu
Food is the focus for this financial planner, who meets clients over bacon and eggs
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
Food is the focus for this financial planner, who meets clients over bacon and eggs

With a client base of mostly millennials, revenue at Pamela Capalad's Brunch & Budget up 69% this year.

By Bloomberg
Merrill sacrifices productivity for head count growth
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
Merrill sacrifices productivity for head count growth

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warned that adviser productivity and profit margins at Merrill may continue to fall as the firm sacrifices short-term profitability for long-term growth.

By Mason Braswell
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 23, 2015
More advisers are embracing the virtual world

As clients demand different service from advisers, there's an increasing reliance on video conferencing and other tools to stay in touch.

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2015
Plan sponsor advocate pushes for exemption in DOL fiduciary rule

Says charging a level fee would vanquish conflicts for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2015
Michael Kitces' weekend reading for financial advisers

Analyzing the Camarda vs CFP Board dismissal, Schwab staffing up, and more adviser must-reads

By mkitces
Finra brands DOL fiduciary rule misguided, confusing
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2015
Finra brands DOL fiduciary rule misguided, confusing

The proposal to reduce conflicts of interest for brokers working with retirement accounts would create overlapping regulations that would baffle advisers and investors, regulator says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2015
Help clients create contingency plans in case of divorce

In wife-husband businesses, death isn't the only unexpected event requiring advanced planning.

By Frank Jaffe