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FINTECH OCT 16, 2014
Betterment launches robo-adviser for advisers

Betterment founder and CEO Jon Stein says Betterment Institutional lets advisers get in on the “robo-adviser” game by allowing them to outsource portfolio re-balancing, daily tax-loss harvesting and more.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH OCT 16, 2014
Digital investment platforms go online to calm skittish investors

Wealthfront and Betterment take to Twitter and the blogosphere as stock market volatility rises.

By Joyce Hanson
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2014
The evolution of how advisory firms monitor and sustain their success

The most successful advisory firms prioritize revenue and operations over adviser capacity to remain on top.

By Matt Sirinides
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 16, 2014
House poised to approve continuing resolution that freezes SEC budget

House poised to approve continuing resolution that freezes SEC budget, while agency's chairman says funding not enough to support expanded adviser exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 15, 2014
How to nail your team's next presentation

Here's how to avoid letting interpersonal dynamics alienate colleagues and clients.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2014
Wells Fargo nets $972M JPMorgan team

Wells Fargo Advisors continues to build on its recruiting momentum with the addition of a trio of former JPMorgan Chase & Co. private bankers.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2014
SEC seeks to bar adviser who allegedly stole $2M

Administrative action follows Federal Court order for adviser Paul Marshall and associated companies to pay fines and disgorgement of more than $15 million.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2014
SEC exams could cost RIAs thousands – or even millions

New study pegs the annual cost for industry at $310 million, but fees for individual firms would vary based on AUM.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 13, 2014
LPL's former star adviser finds a home

James “Jeb” Bashaw is now registered with small broker-dealer International Assets Advisory.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES OCT 13, 2014
Practice your play-calling for the next market correction

Proactive service during turbulent markets can help strengthen existing client relationships – and help forge new ones.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS OCT 13, 2014
New Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson wants to be 'accessible to advisers'

Abigail Johnson, successor at the privately owned, family-run company, wants to understand the businesses of her clients, including advisers.

By Joyce Hanson
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 13, 2014
Indexed universal life insurance faces fresh scrutiny

Regulators homing in on whether insurers are presenting a picture of performance that's too rosy.

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 13, 2014
LPL Financial agrees to pay $541,000 for faulty variable annuities switches in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Commonwealth Secretary William Galvin announces payment to reimburse senior citizens for surrender charges paid when switching variable annuities.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH OCT 13, 2014
BloombergBlack honcho John Michel comes full circle with new gig

Former BloombergBlack honcho John Michel picks up where his last gig left off, and picks up Lebenthal Wealth as a client.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2014
You don't have to go it alone

Gains from creating an advisory team are tremendous, though not without trials.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 09, 2014
Automating decisions may help advisers save investors from themselves

You can't change someone's behavior, so for trigger situations, take them out of the equation as much as possible.

By Liz Skinner
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
SEC advisory panel recommends new approach to accredited investor label

Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Debunking 3 big myths about robo-advisers

Cutting through major misconceptions about robo-advisers, from the name's meaning to their role in financial service

By Megan Graf
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

Robo adviser Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

By Joyce Hanson
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2014
LPL cranks up oversight in response to regulators

<b>LPL Focus 2014</b>: Firm CEO Mark Casady tells 3,500 advisers to be ready for more requests for documentation and background.

By Bruce Kelly