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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 12, 2015
AdvisorSpoke's 'Clark Kent' to the rescue

New blog adopts Superman's alter ego as its anonymous author; aims barbs at popular gossip site AdvisorHub.

By Mason Braswell
The psychology of regulation: applying nudge theory to compliance
FINTECH AUG 11, 2015
The psychology of regulation: applying nudge theory to compliance

Nudge theory and the rise of advanced technology promise new methods for advisory firms to fight the good fight in a world where the dangers of non-compliance have never been greater.

By Bill Mulligan
DOL to launch marathon of hearings on fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2015
DOL to launch marathon of hearings on fiduciary rule

The four-day event, featuring 75 witnesses from all sides of the debate testifying on panels together, could get heated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC commissioner: DOL fiduciary rule would create 'a mess'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2015
SEC commissioner: DOL fiduciary rule would create 'a mess'

Daniel Gallagher Jr. says the agency should stand down and not finalize rulemaking.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2015
SEC works on rule requiring practice transition plans

The regulator wants advisers to develop continuity plans to avoid major disruptions to clients and markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Why advisers should set up an in-house video studio

Fidelity finds video is a useful vehicle for timely, targeted messages to emerging investors.

By Liz Skinner
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2015
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal

Rep. Ann Wagner and three colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee are seeking additional signatories on letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Use exit interviews to ensure employees are happier than Amazonians
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 09, 2015
Use exit interviews to ensure employees are happier than Amazonians

Ask departing employees certain questions to uncover bad morale or other issues

By Liz Skinner
Retirement accounts are hitting new highs, which is good news for advisers
EQUITIES AUG 07, 2015
Retirement accounts are hitting new highs, which is good news for advisers

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Investors are really starting to sock money away for retirement, which is good news for advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2015
Cetera closing J.P. Turner, offering some brokers jobs at Summit

CEO Larry Roth claims the move is not part of any widespread consolidation within RCAP's retail brokerage division.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
The great wealth transfer is coming, putting advisers at risk

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
Raymond James sets record recruiting $2.4 billion Morgan team

The St. Petersburg, Fla.-based firm, which has focused on attracting veteran advisers from wirehouses or boutique firms, scored the largest coup in its 54-year history with the addition of a $2.4 billion team from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

By Mason Braswell
Sen. Warren attacks SEC chairwoman White's leadership
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
Sen. Warren attacks SEC chairwoman White's leadership

Says top regulator is not pressing for admission of guilt in enforcements, and granting too many waivers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Should you go it alone or join a corporate RIA?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
Should you go it alone or join a corporate RIA?

Pros and cons of the top succession planning choices.

By Jeffrey Rosenthal
Michael Kitces' weekend reading for financial advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2015
Michael Kitces' weekend reading for financial advisers

Pimco gets put on notice, the latest twist in the CFP Board-Camarda battle, and the rest of the week's must-reads for advisers

By mkitces
NextGen investors require advisers adopt new classifications
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
NextGen investors require advisers adopt new classifications

Client categories like DIYs, validators and delegators don't fit younger investors.

By Sheryl Rowling
Is it time to jump into energy stocks?
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2015
Is it time to jump into energy stocks?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: If 13 weeks of falling energy-stock prices has you looking for an entry point, hold your fire: The sector is still very pricey.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
4 ways advisers can become more actively engaged with female investors

Women want the same things as men when it comes to investing, but their perceptions and approaches differ

By Nicole Johnson
Adviser's goals: Keep clients happy and profit growing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
Adviser's goals: Keep clients happy and profit growing

Sheryl Rowling cares about where her firm stands in terms of assets under management, but it's the bottom line she wants to improve at Rowling &amp; Associates.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
CFP Board hires new general counsel to oversee ethics, designation enforcement

Leo G. Rydzewski has been lead counsel in compensation-description litigation for the board, and in part replaces Michael Shaw, who left Dec. 12.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.