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Playing Words With Friends at work. OK or not?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 28, 2015
Playing Words With Friends at work. OK or not?

For the author, it's OK this week because the game's founder is donating to Nepal earthquake recovery.

By Sheryl Rowling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 28, 2015
Fire heats up under Finra's Brokercheck link proposal

Industry heavyweights including Schwab, Wells Fargo and SIFMA bemoan the new Brokercheck link proposal from Finra, saying it is still too costly and vague.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2015
Finra sends broker-compensation proposal to SEC for approval

The measure would require a broker who has transferred to a new firm to send an “educational communication” to clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lessons for advisers from Supreme Court's decision on 401(k) excessive fees lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2015
Lessons for advisers from Supreme Court's decision on 401(k) excessive fees lawsuit

A few suggestions for retirement plan advisers who want to protect their clients and themselves as 401(k)s face legal and regulatory scrutiny.

By Darla Mercado
Adviser faces nine years in prison for diverting investment funds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2015
Adviser faces nine years in prison for diverting investment funds

Self-styled “Financial Coach" sentenced to prison term, $3.6 million restitution for fraud.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Elliot Weissbluth on management: Fire yourself every year
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2015
Elliot Weissbluth on management: Fire yourself every year

HighTower CEO takes a page from former Intel chief Andrew Grove to keep ahead of the curve in an ever-changing business

By Steve Sanduski
Are brokers being branded with a scarlet 'S'?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 27, 2015
Are brokers being branded with a scarlet 'S'?

Proponents of a fiduciary standard are ganging up on commission-based advisers through public shaming regarding the Suitability standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2015
Finra puts onus on clients to find broker recruitment incentives

New proposal would make discovering bonuses for moving a do-it-yourself proposition for investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 26, 2015
Merrill fined $2.5 million for supervision violations in Massachusetts

Training session did not include discussion of fiduciary requirements when commission-based assets are moved to fee-based accounts

By Srividya Kalyanaraman
Vanguard finds another way to get its ETFs in your clients' hands
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 26, 2015
Vanguard finds another way to get its ETFs in your clients' hands

With new presence in the ETF strategist game, Vanguard wins Envestnet, Cambridge and more retirement-plan business.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 24, 2015
Firm built on trust responds to the needs of its clients

Dedicated client service and getting to know clients at a deeply personal level has resulted in a steady stream of referrals that keep this firm growing

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2015
The financial services industry needs real leaders

Vision statements, codes of ethics, and rules and regulations have failed to serve as effective road maps for ethical discernment

By Don Trone, Mary Lou Wattman and Steve Branham
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2015
Possible election to Congress has this adviser thinking of practice transition

After winning his party's primary for a House seat, French Hill contemplates next move.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2015
JPMorgan sues $2B team who left for Morgan Stanley

JPMorgan is seeking a restraining order against six brokers for allegedly contacting clients and defaming the company.

By Liz Skinner
If advisers don't have a defined brand, marketing efforts can fail
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2015
If advisers don't have a defined brand, marketing efforts can fail

Without a strong brand, adviser marketing runs the risk of being disjointed or inconsistent.

By Amy Zimmerman
Expect a rate increase this year, Yellen says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2015
Expect a rate increase this year, Yellen says

Federal Reserve chief says indicators are moving in the right direction; rate hikes will be gradual.

By Bloomberg
Increase your conference attendee ROI with one incredibly simple trick
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2015
Increase your conference attendee ROI with one incredibly simple trick

It's decidedly old school but it works if you want to get the most bang for your conference buck

By Brad Johnson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 19, 2015
How an iconic NY clothing store beat the succession odds and tripled sales

Only 30% of family businesses survive into the second generation, and only 12% are viable into the third. But the three Hirshleifer sisters found a way to play to their different strengths.

By Bloomberg
Elite advisers focused on employees and operations for future growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2015
Elite advisers focused on employees and operations for future growth

Continued success will require more than marketing focus, top performing firms say.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2015
Top longevity researchers seek a real fountain of youth

Investment boom in research and treatments aimed at increasing lifespans

By Liz Skinner