Practice Management

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FINTECH JUL 09, 2014
Predictive technology taps into big data to help advisers connect with potential clients

Software companies are helping advisers get better at connecting with prospects by using predictive technology.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Must you, should you, pay your interns?

Most advisory firms pay summer interns, but those that don't say the experience is still worthwhile.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Quantifying the best practices of advisory firms

<i>InvestmentNews</i> Moss Adams data show that top performers increase revenue by adding new clients.

By Matt Sirinides
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Knowing what the client wants can save money, drive new business

Adviser uses client survey results to tailor client communications

By Liz Skinner
Advisers reveal the proper care and feeding of interns
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Advisers reveal the proper care and feeding of interns

Young talents must cut their teeth on an array of tasks to raise chances for success

By Darla Mercado
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 08, 2014
Life insurers turn focus to uncapped indexed annuities

Advisers and investors need to be fully aware of contract terms to explain nuances, answer client questions.

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee wants to remove Holbrooks from board

Schedules a shareholder vote, discloses ongoing investigations of former father-son executive team.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee's ousted CEO Holbrook said to face investigation

Probe reportedly looking into misuse of company assets such as airplanes, boats, condos.

By Gregory Crawford
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
Ex-Wells broker ordered to repay firm $1.2 million

A Finra arbitration panel denied the broker's claim that Wells Fargo made false promises during recruiting.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee overhauls leadership after filing lawsuit against auditing firm KPMG

Regional brokerage Sterne Agee replaces CEO James Holbrook days after accusing its auditor KPMG of negligence. Bruce Kelly reports.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
PNC sues former adviser, Morgan Stanley for "surreptitious conspiracy"

PNC Bank sued one of its former advisers and Morgan Stanley, claiming the employee recruited colleagues and may have used her cellphone to photograph client lists from her work computer before moving to the wirehouse.

By Mason Braswell
Workflow platform could revolutionize the way advisers use technology
FINTECH JUL 08, 2014
Workflow platform could revolutionize the way advisers use technology

On this week's broadcast, learn about new technology offerings from two of the top institutional custodians, a bold new workflow platform launches with the potential to revolutionize the way you use technology, and a new app is introduced to fill your prospecting funnel with qualified leads.

By Bill Winterberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2014
Undoing a hasty Social Security claiming decision

There are remedies, but your clients may not like them.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 04, 2014
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions

Survey shows many retirees wish they had waited to begin taking benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
Motley Fool expanding its wealth management division

Online investing platform hiring more financial advisers over the next couple of years to broaden its reach.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
An eye on college graduates ready to make a splash in the advice business

Our second edition of the Year One feature will follow six recent graduates embarking on their first year on the job

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
How to fire your $350-an-hour assistant

If you're spending a significant amount of time doing paperwork and focusing on other non-revenue driving activities, you effectively are your own assistant

By Brad Johnson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
Morgan Stanley case spotlights legal hurdles for indie recruits

A former Morgan Stanley adviser who joined LPL last month won back the right to serve his clients.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
SEC files cease-and-desist order against adviser accused of stealing $1.1 million

A New Mexico adviser is accused of stealing $1.1 million in a secret conspiracy with a broker-dealer manager over commissions from bond trading between 2008 and 2011.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUL 03, 2014
How far should you go to show off your personality online?

Best adviser videos, photos and posts exhibit the human side to stand apart from the competition.

By Liz Skinner