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SEC member Stein calls for scrutiny of alternative mutual funds and ETFs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2015
SEC member Stein calls for scrutiny of alternative mutual funds and ETFs

Kara Stein says mutual funds and ETFs that use complex, illiquid strategies 'operate in a gray area'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION JUN 18, 2015
Take time to re-examine engagement

Don't assume you know how your team members feel about their jobs. Great businesses measure team engagement

By MFXFeeder
Live Nation subsidiary that represented Mike Tyson charged with fraud by SEC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 17, 2015
Live Nation subsidiary that represented Mike Tyson charged with fraud by SEC

The regulator claims unit's former president took $670,000 in client funds for personal use

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL extends comment period on fiduciary duty proposal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 17, 2015
DOL extends comment period on fiduciary duty proposal

Pressure from the financial industry and lawmakers pushed Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to give more time for comments on the agency's fiduciary-duty proposal, but the extension is far short of what the groups wanted.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION JUN 16, 2015
Why investing in local, SEO-driven adviser websites is the new priority

Advisers in local communities gain trust as they grow their client base and, in doing so, also enhance the firm's brand.

By Gary Liu
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 16, 2015
NBA star Tim Duncan sues his financial adviser

Joining long list of pro athletes taken to cleaners by their adviser, all-star basketball player claims was pushed into investments that led to 'substantial loss.'

By Bloomberg
Questions to ask when considering a continuing care retirement community
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2015
Questions to ask when considering a continuing care retirement community

Advisers can help clients sort options for elderly housing based on cost and care differences.

By Liz Skinner
Breaking up (an advisory firm) is easy to do?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 15, 2015
Breaking up (an advisory firm) is easy to do?

A year ago FJY Financial co-founder <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20140709/FREE/140709926/adviser-dan-joss-departs-fjy-financial&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dan Joss left the advisory firm</a> that he, Marjorie Fox and Jon Yankee formed nine years ago after the trio lived through an acrimonious split from another financial planning firm. This time, the trio vowed to make sure things went more smoothly.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS JUN 15, 2015
The continuing growth of the RIA channel, by the numbers

Where the RIA wealth is spread out across the country, plus the 10 biggest firms

By Ellie Zhu
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2015
Finra files complaint against broker for trying to inherit $1.8M from client with Alzheimer's

John Waszolek allegedly took advantage of the client's lack of capacity to be named beneficiary of her estate, Finra said.

By Mason Braswell
RIAs join brokers in promoting securities-backed lending
RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2015
RIAs join brokers in promoting securities-backed lending

The practice is growing quickly even beyond wirehouses, but some are concerned about the risks and conflicts of interest.

By Mason Braswell
Want more time? Trim client investment options
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 11, 2015
Want more time? Trim client investment options

Advisers have hundreds of funds in client portfolios, research shows, an onerous amount that saps efficiency.

By Liz Skinner
Time for RIAs to break out of the cottage industry mold
OPINION JUN 11, 2015
Time for RIAs to break out of the cottage industry mold

Tips on creating a real business to attract more clients and employees

By Matt Sonnen
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 10, 2015
SEC fiduciary push gives momentum to third-party exams

SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White jump-started a controversial move to expand the agency's coverage of registered investment advisers: farming out exams to the private sector.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Securities America snags $800 million firm from LPL

BEAM Asset Management brings over 32 advisers and $6.5 million in revenue.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2015
5 ways to prevent acquisition deals from going bad

There are several key variables that will help determine a positive outcome for a purchase or sale.

By Jason Carroll
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2015
HighTower drops 'network' and 'alliance' terms

Does away with &#8220;Network&#8221; and &#8220;Alliance&#8221; channel descriptors after relatively slow start

By Mason Braswell
Thinking about going independent? How to understand RIA options for your practice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2015
Thinking about going independent? How to understand RIA options for your practice

Here are some things to think about when searching for the right business model for your practice.

By Tom Daley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2015
Cetera factor dampens M&A activity among independent broker-dealers

The ongoing woes of Cetera's parent company, RCS Capital and inflated sale prices expected to deter deals among independent broker-dealers. </br><b><i>(Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150118/IBDREPORT2015&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't miss our full 2015 Top IBD special report</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
SIFMA proposes own standard for brokers to act in clients' best interests
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2015
SIFMA proposes own standard for brokers to act in clients' best interests

Proposal means to counter DOL fiduciary duty with an amended suitability standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.