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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2014
Wholesalers: The spies of Wall Street

How much do wholesalers know about advisers? And what are they telling the competition?

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2014
Advised investors underperformed self-directed ones in 2013, SigFig data show

Clients of advisers saw some stock gains, but bonds held them back, website for investors finds.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2014
David Lee Roth on how to get a jump on building your business

David Lee Roth, former lead singer of Van Halen and the quintessential decadent rock 'n roller, knows a thing or two about business.

By Steve Sanduski
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2014
Lessons advisers can learn from Olympians

You don't have to be an elite athlete to have the right stuff

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES FEB 04, 2014
Breakfast with Benjamin: Fed shrugs off market selloff and sticks to taper plans

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Janet Yellen's Fed is sticking with tapering but more econ data today could change the conversation. Plus: Stocks are down big so is it the overdue correction? And Japanese stocks fell 4% overnight, the case for index funds, BofA rate traders see smaller bonuses, and tracking short sales.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH FEB 04, 2014
Tech that boosts business value

By Michael Laks
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2014
Big miss: Advisers seldom discuss retirement living arrangements with clients

Housing discussion an opportunity for advisers and important for clients, Legg Mason says.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2014
Do you have inbound marketing KPIs? You should

Though used mainly in the retail world, when properly understood, key performance indicators can allow you to benchmark your progress. Here's why every adviser should have them.

By Craig Faulkner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2014
Advisers back SEC initiative on exams

A new SEC plan to target advisers who have never undergone formal compliance examination is drawing support from advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2014
Advisers differ on whether in-house investment management is a plus

Brodeski says advisers should advise; Carson insists that it's possible to generate alpha.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2014
CFP Board will switch to electronic exams later this year

No more &quot;fill in the dot completely&quot; when the CFP Board begins administering CFP exam on computers later this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2014
Outside pressure helps change CFP Board's mind on offering continuing-ed program

Prospective plans by the CFP Board to develop its own continuing education curriculum had some financial advisers concerned over possible conflicts of interest. The idea has been pulled, for the time being.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH FEB 02, 2014
Wealth manager thrives on 'do it yourself' culture

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 31, 2014
Guiding widows into a new life

Working with women who've lost a spouse requires behavioral-finance acumen; 'decision-free zone'

By DJAMIESON
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 31, 2014
Spouse's death left wife with difficult decisions

Suddenly hit with questions about life insurance and wills; tough choices under the best of circumstances

By DJAMIESON
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2014
Health savings accounts gain in popularity

They're a great way to save on federal taxes, but state treatments differ widely.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS JAN 30, 2014
Industry must draw a line between brokers and financial advisers, TD exec says

Even as services evolve, the two groups' definitions are distinct &amp;ndash; and should stay that way, Schweiss says.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2014
Advisers in storm-ravaged Oklahoma struggle to find clients, neighbors

Advisers in storm-ravaged Oklahoma struggle to find clients and neighbors amid the devastation left by Monday's massive tornado.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 29, 2014
Advisers go to extremes to avoid detection when looking for another job

Advisers have asked for meetings in out-of-the-way hotels, dive bars and off the Jersey Turnpike.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS JAN 28, 2014
Industry group launches latest TV commercial to build CFP brand

Part of four-year, $40 million campaign.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.