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He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2014
He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind

In leaving his estate outright to his partner, the Oscar-winning actor left her with a multimillion-dollar tax bill

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2014
Wealthfront has 'best shot' to remain leading digital disruptor: Forrester

Report points to low-cost online platform, Millennial market, $1 billion in AUM.

By Joyce Hanson
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2014
LPL's chief market strategist resigns

The indie B-D behemoth is facing more turnover at the top, this time among its team of investment management professionals.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2014
Broker comp puts pressure on wirehouse profit margins

Even as firms trim non-compensation expenses, profit margins stay below stated goals.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2014
When Time Runs Out

Not having a continuity plan for your practice is reckless. Dan Candura's story highlights the challenges advisers face when time runs out.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH AUG 13, 2014
Robo-advisers prepare for market downturns by offering more sophisticated services

Corporate Insight study shows how leading online startups are shoring up their business models.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2014
Adviser 2.0: Managing growth

By Brandon Odell
FINTECH AUG 12, 2014
Morgan breach offers universal data security lessons

Advisers need to keep client data safe from internal hacks, not just those from outside cybercriminals.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 12, 2014
Financial planning group plans more military outreach

Foundation for Financial Planning in talks that could significantly expand the group's efforts to provide volunteer financial planning services to military professionals.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH AUG 12, 2014
LPL upgrades retirement planning platform

Changes to Worksite Financial Solutions will enable participants to access plans on mobile devices.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2014
The 'Teflon Banker' wins in Washington

After cancer treatment and a series of scandals, JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon scores a behind-the-scenes victory on derivatives trading

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2014
Financial Engines CEO to step down in 2015

Lawrence Raffone will replace CEO and co-founder Jeffrey Maggioncalda, who will leave Jan. 1.

By Mason Braswell
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
LPL cuts Houston branch manager Jeb Bashaw

Star broker has moved to Wunderlich Securities following termination.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2014
HighTower adds $440M team from Merrill

The hybrid firm has brought on over $1 billion in assets from the wirehouse in the past month.

By Mason Braswell
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
LPL's chief investment officer reads market tea leaves

Burt White is sticking to his previous call that stocks will produce 10% gains in 2014, with room potentially to move slightly higher.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2014
Wall Street firms band together to support a headhunter's cause

By Danny Sarch
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2014
HighTower adds $400 million RIA to partnership

Firm adds 43rd team to its partnership as it begins deploying funds from a $100M loan to boost recruiting. <i>See <a href=&quot;http://data.investmentnews.com/aotm/&quot;>IN's Advisers on the Move</a> for other big deals.</i>

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2014
HighTower nabs top FiNet recruiter

Firm signs Kimberly Hollenbeck to help recruit on the West coast; fills position left open by Kevin Geary.

By Mason Braswell
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
Is AIG Advisor Group the next big fish Schorsch wants to land?

Larry Roth's old firm might be the next target for Nick Schorsch's hard-charging broker-dealer, says senior columnist Bruce Kelly. <i><a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140116/FREE/116009999/PH&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plus: See the biggest recent indie B-D M&amp;A deals</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly
4 reasons not to launch your own hybrid RIA
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2014
4 reasons not to launch your own hybrid RIA

Does setting up a hybrid RIA firm make sense for your practice? Here are four factors to consider.

By Matt Ackermann