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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2015
Tipster who ate Post-it Notes in Grand Central avoids fine in insider-trading case

In exchange for cooperating in SEC's ongoing case involving a former Morgan Stanley broker and a former law clerk, middleman Frank Tamayo will pay $1 million in ill-gotten gains, regulator says.

By Bloomberg
SEC appeals own judge's decision in case on custodians' payments to advisers for fund picks
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2015
SEC appeals own judge's decision in case on custodians' payments to advisers for fund picks

The regulator is fighting a decision by its administrative judge to dismiss charges accusing two financial advisers of <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140902/FREE/140909990/sec-charges-investment-adviser-with-fraud-for-not-telling-clients-of&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>not informing clients</a> they were paid by Fidelity Investments to sell certain mutual funds.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Three reform initiatives that Finra should embrace
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2015
Three reform initiatives that Finra should embrace

Accountability, exams and disclosures on the agenda of candidate for SRO's midsize-firm board seat.

By Brian Kovack
HBO's 'Ballers' and its star, 'The Rock,' play fast and loose with the financial advice industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 10, 2015
HBO's 'Ballers' and its star, 'The Rock,' play fast and loose with the financial advice industry

Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot; Johnson plays a retired football player turned money manager trying to win professional athletes as clients.

By Alessandra Malito
Support grows for strengthening variable annuity disclosures
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 10, 2015
Support grows for strengthening variable annuity disclosures

A so-called summary prospectus would provide information about the risks, costs and benefits of the complicated products in a streamlined manner.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra board candidate claims examiners are out of touch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2015
Finra board candidate claims examiners are out of touch

Finra examiners should adhere to a code of conduct when reviewing member firms, Stephen Kohn, a candidate for the SRO's small-firm board seat, asserts. <b><i>(Don't miss: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20150707/BLOG09/150709942/three-reform-initiatives-that-finra-should-embrace&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to make Finra work: Kovack</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Automated advisers attract much smaller clients than humans: Morningstar
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2015
Automated advisers attract much smaller clients than humans: Morningstar

Digital investment platforms with human advisers bring in account balances 10 times higher on average than regular robo-advisers.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
How advisers can boost their client IQ and sales
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2015
How advisers can boost their client IQ and sales

In order to attract better clients, advisers must first know and understand themselves.

By John Pierce
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2015
Wells Fargo faces major test of broker liability for selling F-Squared

A 68-year-old widower claims wirehouse did insufficient due diligence on the troubled money manager.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ALTERNATIVES JUL 08, 2015
Vanguard, Goldman Sachs agree that advisers face tall order in picking alts fund managers

Diametrically opposed firms find common ground on importance of manager selection, differ on value of hedge funds.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2015
Plucky candidates seek Finra board seats

Three contenders had to work way onto ballot, want reform in exams and arbitration

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo nets $425 million Morgan Stanley adviser
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2015
Wells Fargo nets $425 million Morgan Stanley adviser

Richard J. Bernstein managed $425 million in client assets at Morgan Stanley, where he had worked since 2009.

By Mason Braswell
Banks are cutting broker-dealer units from their 'living wills'
EQUITIES JUL 07, 2015
Banks are cutting broker-dealer units from their 'living wills'

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The nation's biggest banks, like JPMorgan Chase, are lumping their broker-dealer units in with other 'non-essential' operations.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2015
What you need to know to buy a Bordeaux château

A lovely French vineyard will come cheaper than you think, but don't expect the process to be easy.

By Bloomberg
Don't project your risk tolerance on your clients
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2015
Don't project your risk tolerance on your clients

You may think they're as bullish as you are, but below the bravado, they may be nervous.

By Bloomberg
Which group is more risk averse, financial advisers or their clients?
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2015
Which group is more risk averse, financial advisers or their clients?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Which group is more nervous about the state of the markets? Advisers often misread their own tolerance for risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
Barclays brokers sniff at Stifel, jump to Merrill
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2015
Barclays brokers sniff at Stifel, jump to Merrill

Fifteen Barclays advisers have joined Merrill Lynch in the wake of news that Stifel Financial had agreed to buy their unit.

By Mason Braswell
Apps for financial advisers to help with time management
FINTECH JUL 07, 2015
Apps for financial advisers to help with time management

Managing emails, scheduling appointments, taking calls and even booking dinner reservations with clients not as time consuming as they once were. <i>(Plus: See a <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20150209/FREE/209009999/PH&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>snapshot of the top seven apps</a>.)</i>

By Alessandra Malito
Secrets for staying connected on the road
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 06, 2015
Secrets for staying connected on the road

Traveling for work or pleasure? Here are ways to solve three common Internet gripes.

By Bloomberg
How advisers can get Gen Yers to take some risk
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 06, 2015
How advisers can get Gen Yers to take some risk

Young investors' conservative investing mindset will work against them in saving for retirement.

By Jamie Hopkins