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FINTECH JAN 20, 2014
Three LinkedIn best practices

Using the major social-media network for business doesn't have to be complicated.

By Caitlin Zucal
RIA NEWS JAN 20, 2014
LinkedIn disrupts adviser recruiting

Has LinkedIn changed recruiting at advisory firms? Openings that firms had previously hired third-party recruiters to fill are now routinely posted on LinkedIn, and large companies employ in-house recruiters who scour LinkedIn for candidates.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 20, 2014
Generating client leads online: Give it away

Making free but valuable content available to potential prospects is the key, panel says

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JAN 19, 2014
Seizing opportunities in social media

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 19, 2014
Compliance efforts help some independent broker-dealers avoid regulators

By Sarah O'Brien
RIA NEWS JAN 17, 2014
Breaking up is hard to do – especially in business

The best way avoid a split is to have a longer "courtship."

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
DC: No country for non-specialists

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
Gay and lesbian investors still not working with financial advisers

Despite the growing recognition of same-sex marriage in the United States and the considerable wealth these individuals hold, most gay and lesbian investors still are not working with financial advisers, according to a new poll released Tuesday.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
States continue to claim their share through the estate tax

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
Women advisers: 'Take that step forward'

Women have no less ambition, rights activist said at symposium aimed at helping female advisers build successful businesses.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
Female clients explain what they value in an adviser

Personal approach beats out performance because respect and clear communication are key.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS JAN 15, 2014
3 succession planning scenarios advisers must consider

Whether you're considering retirement, leaving the profession or building your business through a merger or acquisition, the decisions you make during your self-evaluation will serve as a barometer as you establish your succession plan.

By By David Canter
OPINION JAN 15, 2014
How financial advisers should focus their core values

The most important stake that you'll drive into the ground in support of your company's foundation should be comprised of your core values. But what exactly are these core values, and when it comes to developing them, who precisely should they be created for?

By Scott Hanson
RIA NEWS JAN 15, 2014
Teaching young advisers how to fish for new business

Firms need to support advisers as they learn to be the rainmakers of the future. It certainly won't happen overnight, but it will happen if there is a continuing commitment to change – both on the part of the firm, and the adviser. Check out four simple steps for success.

By Jennifer Geoghegan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 15, 2014
New Merrill Lynch comp plan rewards teams

Merrill Lynch will reward teams that double their revenue in the five years after 2013 with a shared payout equal to 10% of the team's incremental revenue growth.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 14, 2014
Critics say House bill would create 'Wild West' for private placements

Legislation exempts from SEC registration small-business M&A brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2014
Portability election emerges as new locus of estate planning

With the estate tax exclusion being set at $5.25 million per person, it's easy for affluent clients whose estates don't quite hit that level to write off creating estate plans or building trusts. But even those in-between clients benefit from establishing trusts in select scenarios.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS JAN 14, 2014
LPL's Casady on tech, a bank and regulators

LPL's chief executive discusses where the firm stands in key areas such as launching a bank, its technology and regulation. <b>Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130819/FREE/130819915&quot;>Read more about LPL's tech advances.</a></b>

By DJAMIESON
RIA NEWS JAN 13, 2014
What's in a firm name (or rename)?

Advisers take unique routes to find a meaningful name to carry through the ages.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JAN 13, 2014
Work with clients to get 360-degree view of their financial situation

A complete, real-time picture of a client's assets is critical for advisers to successfully retain clients, increase assets under management and attract new clients.

By Rhonda Bassett-Spiers and Nilesh Dusane