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INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 30, 2015
The independent broker-dealers with the most female advisers

The business is male-dominated, but some independent broker-dealers have come close to having 30% of producing female reps on staff. Here's a break down of the gender divide.

By Ellie Zhu
Password managers are a powerful tool in the fight to fend off cyber crooks
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2015
Password managers are a powerful tool in the fight to fend off cyber crooks

Breaking down how password managers actually work, plus details on three good options for advisers to consider

By Blane Warrene
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 30, 2015
Ketchum on hot seat over controversial CARDS proposal

Ketchum dodges criticism over the regulator's data collection program, says 'it's still very early in the game.' <i>(Also: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=INTV&amp;bctid=3884369463001&amp;date=20141110&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Incoming SIFMA chair worries about CARDS' cost, security</a>.)</i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2015
Top advisers break away for chance to own equity

Some of the biggest adviser moves in 3Q were teams who left wirehouses to join firms that offered company shares for those willing to take the risk. <i>Plus:</i> Check out <i>IN</i>'s <a href=&quot;http://data.investmentnews.com/aotm/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Advisers on the Move database</a>.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2015
Finra board to consider tougher expungement guidance to arbitrators

Inserting strong language into rules, such as that wiping clean a broker's record should only be considered 'an extreme remedy,' could give it more weight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2015
Adviser shares secrets for running a successful business

Culture, planning and even mistakes help firms thrive.

By Liz Skinner
It's time to look beyond the numbers to help strengthen client relationships
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2015
It's time to look beyond the numbers to help strengthen client relationships

In-depth research and new partnerships are needed to investigate the rational and emotional ways investors think about money, investing and their advisers.

By James E. Davey
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2015
The 'why', 'why not', and 'how' of financial adviser succession planning

By Todd Clarke
FINTECH APR 27, 2015
Wealthy millennials decline financial advisers' services: survey

Just 47% of multimillionaires ages 18 to 34 use an adviser, a new study finds. That means wealth managers may be missing opportunities to discuss health, family and financial values with those and other potential clients.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Multiple-employer plans provide growth for retirement plan advisers, if they can handle it
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2015
Multiple-employer plans provide growth for retirement plan advisers, if they can handle it

Plan advisers need to make sure they can properly service MEPs and are not just dazzled by the idea of adding dozens of new clients.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 27, 2015
Agencies need better handle on shady trades

Markets remain vulnerable to manipulation by clever traders with computer skills

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 27, 2015
CFP Board unleashes tsunami in fee-only court case, piling up legal fees

Group asserts its intent to 'continue to vigorously defend itself' against lawsuit

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2015
MetLife hits LPL with major raiding suit

Over 60 brokers have jumped to LPL since October, MetLife alleges; former brokers strike back, accusing the insurance company of poor practices.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2015
Younger advisers get chance to play on the 'A' teams

For Armond A. Dinverno of Balasa Dinverno Foltz, leadership means grooming the next generation of adviser talent.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
DOL fiduciary rule fails by only focusing on fees and expenses
OPINION APR 23, 2015
DOL fiduciary rule fails by only focusing on fees and expenses

Fees and expenses matter, but in a procedurally prudent investment process, their management should account for less than 10% of a fiduciary's total efforts

By Don Trone
Finra bars owner of B-D that sells equipment-leasing funds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2015
Finra bars owner of B-D that sells equipment-leasing funds

Regulator charges Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott with misusing investors funds, fines her $100,000.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2015
Better discovery process key to signing up more clients

Halbert Hargrove taps the medical profession's expertise in drawing out important client information.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2015
SEC falls short on its own accounting, GAO says

Government watchdog says securities regulator vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2015
Could buttered coffee make you smarter?

Inside a biohacker's booming business and its health claims

By Bloomberg
4 ways to help clients keep perspective when markets are volatile
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2015
4 ways to help clients keep perspective when markets are volatile

Using lessons from behavioral finance can help advisers soothe clients' emotions during challenging times.

By Mike West