A new paper by the organization concludes $17 billion estimate of lost retirement savings not substantiated.
I recently participated in a webcast outlining key considerations for advisers looking to transition or sell their practices to another firm.
Top executives at the firm are among those facing smaller bonuses after a year of discouraging financial results.
Republican Piwowar criticizes Finra's plan for a massive brokerage data collection mechanism, asking whether it's a "solution in search of a problem."
2015 compensation plans push advisers to build their AUM and refer clients to the bank
The fee-only advice industry that emerged as brokers deserted a commission-reliant business model is now evolving, with advisers working out the best way to get compensated for their services.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Plus: Buffet's opaque empire, Obama's regulatory plans and New York's efforts to keep its meat hooks in tax refugees.
The dominance of algorithms in trading means advisers need to re-evaluate their processes
Independent advisers might look at this deal as a 'canary in the coal mine moment'.
Independent adviser alliances have grown up along with the industry, allowing members to share knowledge and feel connected.
From changing client needs to new regulations and technologies, top leaders weigh in on where the industry is going
Some agree with concept but argue that short treatment lumps everyone together and lacks nuance.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: OPEC might be rethinking their strategy of flooding the market with oil to crush the fracking industry.
Boston mutual fund and brokerage giant increased its earnings by 29% last year despite surging investor redemptions of its mutual funds.
Behavioral economist's insights about advisers and their clients should ring true
Four advisers who produced $3.1 million in annual revenue joined in Palm Beach, Fla.
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Instead of trying to teach investors why or why not, well-researched and well-designed technology can give investors only the best options to choose from
The financial industry must take every action it can to weed out bad actors and rebuild investor confidence, including beefing up background checks for brokers.
