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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2013
InvestmentNews teams with Ensemble Practice on research

<i>InvestmentNews </i>has formed a strategic research partnership with The Ensemble Practice, an industry-leading business consulting firm. The firm is headed by Philip Palaveev, a practice management expert and industry thought leader. In our first official collaboration, <i>InvestmentNews</i> will team with Ensemble on the 2013 <i>InvestmentNews/</i>Moss Adams Adviser Compensation and Staffing Study.

By SSIRACUSE
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 11, 2013
After fast start, wirehouse recruiting hits a wall

But break in lull expected after tax season winds up; 'fingers on the trigger'

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2013
Gay marriage would shake up benefits game

Advisers await Supreme Court's landmark decision

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2013
Female advisers: Male advisers don't relate to clients

Men more interested in numbers than cultivating personal relationships; 'weddings, graduations, funerals'

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2013
When marketing to women, be clear about what you do

Be specific and straightforward about services provided

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 09, 2013
What advisers really think about bonds right now

The majority of advisers are telling their their clients to pare back their bond holdings. Here's their reasoning.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2013
Retirement plan advisers undercharging: Panel

Reps providing above-average service often settling for below-market rates

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2013
Travel insurance: Is it worth the price?

Limitations need to be understood before signing up.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 04, 2013
Advisers garnering more trust

For clients, financial crisis provesd worth of expert financial guidance

By JKEPHART
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2013
Dodd, Frank to deliver keynote at MarketCounsel summit

By FGabriel
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2013
NAPFA all-in on pushing CFP mark

Why did NAPFA throw its full weight behind the CFP designation? The answer may not be as simple as you think.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2013
NAPFA's CFP-only move puts CFP Board in hot seat

It's official: NAPFA will now require all new registrants to be CFP certified. But critics say the CFP Board — and its trademarked designation — are not rigorous enough.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2013
Two dentists drill down into bonus-disclosure controversy

By Danny Sarch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2013
Wealthy using social media for personal-finance decisions

Likes of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn used for investing, adviser research.

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2013
Finra's broker-comp proposal raises hackles

Two large industry groups have slammed a Finra proposal that would require greater disclosure of incentive bonuses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2013
Translating legalese for divorcees

Dealing with settlements and emotions is time-consuming yet rewarding

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2013
Advisers pitching 401(k) plans: Do your homework

Need to stand out from peers is paramount in capturing plan sponsor biz.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2013
The Takeaway: ECB caves on Cyprus bailout

By Joshua Brown
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2013
Happily ever after? Couples fight five times a year about finances

New survey reveals some old habits; reliance on parents a red flag, however

By AOSTERLAND
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2013
Splitsville: Financial planning gets tricky after a divorce

By John Goff