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The next financial crisis is near
Reforms have overlooked emerging risks coming from Silicon Valley.
Executive women aren’t getting advice they need
More American women than ever have advanced to the top of the corporate ladder, becoming an increasingly influential…
DOL regulation translates into pay cut for some advisers
Reduction in compensation begs question of whether rule is being twisted to bolster broker-dealers' bottom lines.
Nick Schorsch’s presence at Brian Block’s trial unseen, but keenly felt
Testimony at Block trial places REIT czar at center of alleged conspiracy.
Why do we need self-regulatory organizations? – Cook
Broad questions on the rationale for SROs in the securities industry provide a starting point for the regulator to review and hone its mission, says CEO Robert Cook.
Advisers must find their "unfair advantage" – Canter
Planning, merging and consolidation are the way to grow.
Despite uncertainty, Department of Labor fiduciary rule upends 401(k) biz
Market shifts will largely remain intact in the event the regulation is amended or scrapped, and non-specialists are adjusting.
Ron Carson reveals friction with LPL led to move to Cetera
Carson ends a 28-year relationship by moving his firm from LPL to Cetera.
Decisions in 3 key areas separate top-performing firms from masses
The following is an excerpt from “The Enduring Advisory Firm: How to Serve Your…
As Donald Trump takes office, watch for action on these adviser issues
The elephant in the room is the Labor Department's fiduciary rule, but other areas include broad health care and tax reform.
By the numbers: Financial advice industry’s outlook for 2017
The 2017 InvestmentNews Outlook Survey of 339 advisers reveals what's on advisers' minds as we enter the new year.
To help clients succeed in investing, it may require a walk down bizarro Wall Street
Truisms of life, such as doing more is better, are often turned on their head when investing.
Broker-dealers split on commissions in wake of DOL fiduciary rule
Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise Financial, Raymond James and others are finally showing their cards.
Independent broker-dealers boost tech spending
In a survey fielded late this summer, InvestmentNews found that the typical independent broker-dealer spent $13.6 million on…
SEC’s Marc Wyatt: Where adviser inspections and exams are headed
SEC's chief examiner discusses how the agency is meeting the challenges of an industry that has grown exponentially in the past 21 years.
Hillary Clinton’s tax plan would hit the very rich
If front-runner Hillary Clinton wins, higher taxes could be on the way for advisers' wealthy clients.
The coming wave of M&A for advisory companies
Competitive pressures on smaller firms present opportunity for deal making.
2016 Community Leadership Awards finalists named
The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation and InvestmentNews have recognized the philanthropic efforts of 15 advisers and 10 financial firms.
2016 section 529 college savings plans
Top-ranked college savings plans, based on assets and performance.
Demand for female advisers eventually will come from female clients
As women's wealth and authority increase on the macroeconomic level, the microeconomic business case for hiring more women in the advice industry will follow suit.
