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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 – 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.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2014
Convincing women to build a stake in their financial future

"Celebrate the women who have really become engaged and grown their knowledge and confidence in regard to financial decision making and financial topics,” Paula Chesser said.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JAN 28, 2014
Joe Duran: Are you 'living the why?'

In the wake of Mohamed El-Erian's surprising departure from Pimco, Joe Duran began to ask himself what makes people change course, what motivates people to change and to question the purpose that drives all of us in our daily lives.

By Joe Duran
FINTECH JAN 28, 2014
Using software as a succession-planning tool

Younger advisers being transitioned into larger roles in the business have a distinct advantage that helps them build client relationships — their comfort with technology.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2014
Adhesion Wealth adds behavioral finance tools to investment plans

Joins efforts of other turnkey asset management providers in helping clients factor in fears, biases and emotions.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2014
Pay attention to the power grabbers at your firm

“High-powered Napoleons” can undo a business from within

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2014
Husbands stifle wife-adviser relationships

Men worry about leaving their spouse unprepared when they die, but still may be part of the problem, a new Fidelity report finds.

By Liz Skinner
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2014
Tapping into Twitter for more than a hot IPO

HedgeChatter to parse online financial chatter to drive investment ideas.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JAN 27, 2014
A look at today's generation of online RIAs

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JAN 27, 2014
Adapt or die: Attracting Gen X and Gen Y clients

Generations X and Y are about to accumulate millions of dollars on their own, and inherit trillions from their parents. These families will need advisers. Are you prepared to serve them?

By Robert Sofia
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2014
Financial adviser job loses a little luster

The financial adviser job slips further down the list of top 100 jobs to No. 41, although the profession is still a stand-out for opportunity and work-life balance. Liz Skinner has the reaction. <i>(See also: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140123/FREE/123009999/PH&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 10 best business jobs of 2014</a>)</i>

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 23, 2014
LPL tops breakaway brokers' bucket list

LPL Financial is the top destination for brokers who are thinking about leaving their current firms within the next two years, according to new research. How does the rest of the industry stack up?

By Jason Kephart
ALTERNATIVES JAN 23, 2014
Bill Gross quacks the whip on other rich folks

What you need to know to get your Friday morning off to the right start, from InvestmentNews senior correspondent Jeff Benjamin. Today: Bill Gross quacks the whip, look out for the next housing bubble and what's happening to the Euro?

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 23, 2014
Keep an eye out for bad blood among kin

Advisers should look for and address family issues that could derail planning.

By Liz Skinner