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INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2014
New broker working group aims for easy-to-read fee disclosure

NASAA report on hidden and complicated fee disclosures sparks drive for simple, uniform language.

By Joyce Hanson
ALTERNATIVES SEP 15, 2014
Advisers take stock as ETF portfolio manager F-Squared faces legal action

Wary advisers are taking a closer look at F-Squared Investments, the largest manager of exchange-traded-fund portfolios, which is under investigation for misrepresenting past returns.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH SEP 15, 2014
What to look for when pricing a CRM

Sophisticated advisers may need lots of bells and whistles, but those just starting out can get by with a bare-bones version.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH SEP 14, 2014
Advisers must move technology training to the front burner

When you put together your 2015 technology budget, be sure there's a line item in there for training.

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH SEP 14, 2014
The latest data on technology at independent broker-dealers

A snapshot of tech spending and usage at IBDs

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2014
Advisers should be supporting transparency

The SEC's potential rules to increase disclosure of mutual fund holdings should be applauded.

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH SEP 14, 2014
Tech employed as client service

Technology is often meant to improve efficiency, but see how one firm's focus on improving its tech has also improved client service.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2014
Finra plans to revive controversial broker compensation proposal

The regulator will consider a revised version of a rule requiring brokers to disclose recruitment incentives at its board meeting next week.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS SEP 11, 2014
Hanson McClain sues former adviser and Ameriprise

$1.6 billion Hanson McClain claims Thomas Chandler and his new firm, Ameriprise, committed 'highway robbery' in taking client information.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2014
Mr. Boudreaux goes to Washington

Louisiana financial planner makes trek to DC to lobby senator on user fee bill

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2014
Video: Behind driverless car's wheel

Your next vehicle may drive you.

By By David Hall and Dustin Walsh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2014
Whiskey business mostly plans to vote 'no' on Scottish referendum

Companies say EU membership is a big benefit

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS SEP 11, 2014
SEC takes a hard stance on soft dollar abuses

By Les Abromovitz
RIA NEWS SEP 11, 2014
5 lessons learned after one year running a financial planning firm

By Mary Beth Storjohann
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2014
Morgan Stanley dodges $15 million raiding claim

Charles Scwab's $15 million arbitration claim against Morgan Stanley for hiring brokers from its San Francisco office was rejected.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2014
Wells Fargo binges on Morgan Stanley recruits

Since June, the firm has snatched nearly $1.4 billion in assets from rival wirehouse, according to moves tracked by <i>InvestmentNews.</i>

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
Adviser movement heats up the dog days of summer

This week's top <i>InvestmentNews</i> stories feature an LPL exec's exit, potential pitfalls for brokers changing jobs, a flurry of adviser moves and a high-profile lesson in trust planning.

By Andrew Leigh
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2014
Helping advisers unlock their full value

By Robert J. Moore
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2014
Maintaining success in an increasingly competitive industry

By Philip Palaveev and Brandon Odell
FINTECH SEP 10, 2014
What role should advisers play in protecting clients from Internet fraud?

Though advisers aren't necessarily cybersecurity experts, they can help prevent clients from becoming victims.

By Sheryl Rowling