Practice Management

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Firms with younger clients grow faster, report finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2015
Firms with younger clients grow faster, report finds

Advisers have stronger long-term business prospects with a client mix that includes many under age 45.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 12, 2015
Advisers can't live by AUM fees alone

Clients should have the option of paying for advice in a way that makes them most comfortable and makes sense for them.

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 12, 2015
Regulation is only part of the solution

Advisers should seek the highest level of professional competency, not for economic gain, but out of a sense of professional obligation to clients

By Sean Walters
Hidden tax benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2015
Hidden tax benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Advisers planning for the long-term-care needs of clients ought to seriously consider the potential tax savings that come with continuing care retirement communities.

By Darla Mercado
When technology doesn't make sense
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2015
When technology doesn't make sense

Remember that sometimes the human element – understanding our clients, their goals and their motivations – is often more important than detailed computations.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH APR 10, 2015
Top-performing firms invest big in technology — a critical driver of success

Major emphasis on tech spending and utilization helps leading advisory firms stay ahead of the curve.

By Matt Sirinides
Fired $1.3B Merrill broker speaks out
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2015
Fired $1.3B Merrill broker speaks out

A 33-year veteran,Thomas Buck won't fight the wirehouse's allegations and is looking to move on after his sudden, unexpected termination

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2015
Answering the questions raised by the DOL's fiduciary proposal

For complete balance, all interested parties should weigh in and the government should listen.

By Dale Brown
Don't be left behind by robo revolution
FINTECH APR 08, 2015
Don't be left behind by robo revolution

Entrance of big players like Schwab will accelerate changes in the way financial advice is delivered to consumers

By Joe Duran
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2015
Are low-cost subscription pay models even viable?

To validate higher fees, show the true value of your service.

By Darla Mercado
SEC puts emphasis on retirement savers in 2015 exam priorities
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2015
SEC puts emphasis on retirement savers in 2015 exam priorities

This year, the regulator says it will explore risks associated with increasingly popular alternative investments designed to generate high yields amid low interest rates “as investors are more dependent than ever on their own investments for retirement.”

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2015
Economists bet on consumers to renew growth

Spring thaw expected to restore 3% annual growth rate

By Bloomberg
Would one share of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway be a smart retirement savings strategy?
EQUITIES APR 06, 2015
Would one share of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway be a smart retirement savings strategy?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Would buying one share of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway be a good savings strategy?

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2015
Advisory fees show signs of a rebound

Fee-based pricing is on the upswing after falling for several years, leading industry analysts to wonder whether fees have finally hit bottom and if the upward trend will continue.

By Liz Skinner
How to develop advocates for consistent, ideal referrals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2015
How to develop advocates for consistent, ideal referrals

Our first in an ongoing 'Adviser's Consultant' series, featuring successful practice management strategies of advisers.

By Liz Skinner
How to perfectly time your clients' Medicare enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2015
How to perfectly time your clients' Medicare enrollment

Decisions on Medicare enrollment carry a meaningful financial impact, are closely tied to Social Security choices

By Peter Stahl
Focus Financial invests in $600 million wealth manager
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2015
Focus Financial invests in $600 million wealth manager

Deal comes amid slowdown for large investors in financial advisory firms.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Advisory fees rise above 1% after bottoming in 2013
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2015
Advisory fees rise above 1% after bottoming in 2013

Fee-based pricing on the upswing after falling for several years, making rising asset levels even more profitable.

By Liz Skinner
Employer objections stand in way of 401(k) plan success
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2015
Employer objections stand in way of 401(k) plan success

Advisers can adopt strategies to counteract arguments against trying to maximize contributions

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2015
Adviser explains how firms improve business with study groups

Latest in our 'Adviser's Consultant' series, featuring practice management strategies that work.

By Liz Skinner