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Why well-designed technology is more powerful than investor education
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Why well-designed technology is more powerful than investor education

Instead of trying to teach investors why or why not, well-researched and well-designed technology can give investors only the best options to choose from

By Dan Egan
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2015
Institute for Fiduciary Standard draws SIFMA fire for best practices plan

Group's 11-point guide seeks to get advisers on the same page without waiting for government rules.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Solutions to key challenges of modern retirement
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2015
Solutions to key challenges of modern retirement

The brief golden age of retirement is over, but investing legend Charles Ellis outlines solutions to a potential crisis.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 20, 2015
What's good for individual investors is good for the whole industry

The financial industry must take every action it can to weed out bad actors and rebuild investor confidence, including beefing up background checks for brokers.

By MFXFeeder
The case for automatic IRAs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2015
The case for automatic IRAs

Opposing state efforts to roll out auto retirement plans is disappointing at the least.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Conquer the difficulties of web writing to draw prospects

You're an adviser, not a writer, right? Still, you can build trust with potential clients through solid written descriptions of your expertise and services on your website and through a blog. Here are some tips to get you over writer's block.

By Craig Faulkner
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Sterne Agee confirms CEO was fired after investigation report

But company says board was already discussing replacing Holbrook, son.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2015
Suit against Social Security may shake up planning for LGBT clients

Couples file suit against agency, as Social Security attempts to recoup benefit overpayments.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2015
Mr. Cub's will lists caregiver as sole heir, sparking court battle

Central questions, as in many such cases, will be whether Ernie Banks was of sound mind

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras, Guest Contributors
Is male traders' overconfidence responsible for market bubbles?
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2015
Is male traders' overconfidence responsible for market bubbles?

Research shows more women traders equals smaller and fewer blow-ups.

By Liz Skinner
Oil finds the sweet spot for debate over how, or if, to invest
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2015
Oil finds the sweet spot for debate over how, or if, to invest

Buy low now vs. waiting a year and hoping for the best from the commodity.

By Jeff Benjamin
Here's how stocks will react to rising interest rates
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 19, 2015
Here's how stocks will react to rising interest rates

For investors worried about how stocks will react to rising interest rates, last week's trading may provide some guidance. To wit: Following the biggest one-week jump in 10-year Treasury yields in more than a year, investors are selling the highest-yielding companies in the S&P 500.

By Bloomberg
New defenses necessary for protecting client data
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
New defenses necessary for protecting client data

From the president down, experts say data security is the responsibility of all who hold sensitive information.

By Liz Skinner
Advisers wary but cool in light of TurboTax refund debacle
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2015
Advisers wary but cool in light of TurboTax refund debacle

Keep calm, but stay vigilant when filing your taxes.

By Darla Mercado
Some advisers still not following social media movement
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
Some advisers still not following social media movement

As many in the industry endorse the merits of online networks, some are bucking the trend by eschewing LinkedIn and Twitter altogether.

By Alessandra Malito
4 big reasons financial advisers are better than robo-advisers
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
4 big reasons financial advisers are better than robo-advisers

It's true that robos are competitors but human advisers are still better, it's just a mater of communicating value.

By Sheryl Rowling
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2015
A crash course on Social Security benefits for gay couples

Two-thirds of states and Washington now allow same-sex marriage, opening the door for spousal and survivor benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
Ritholtz Wealth Management launches robo platform
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
Ritholtz Wealth Management launches robo platform

Digital startup Upside powers Barry Ritholtz and Josh Brown's new platform for emerging investors

By Joyce Hanson
ETF outdoes hedge funds in the M&A game
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 18, 2015
ETF outdoes hedge funds in the M&A game

In trying to capitalize on the news of mergers and acquisitions, hedge funds are being outdone by an exchange-traded fund clone.

By Bloomberg
HealthCare.gov tax document snafu bungles filing season for advisers, CPAs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2015
HealthCare.gov tax document snafu bungles filing season for advisers, CPAs

As many as 800,000 taxpayers received tax documents with erroneous information.

By Darla Mercado