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David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2019
David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates

Firm reported 'negative net worth' of $17 million last year in recent SEC filing.

By Bruce Kelly
What advisers need to know about working with student loan debt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2019
What advisers need to know about working with student loan debt

Experts in giving advice to those saddled with student debt recommend this approach.

By Ryan W. Neal
What the end of iTunes teaches us about winning new clients
OPINION JUL 09, 2019
What the end of iTunes teaches us about winning new clients

The best way to gauge how well you are positioned and whether you have a competitive offering is by measuring how many new clients you are bringing in.

By Joe Duran
Adviser opportunities in the gig economy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2019
Adviser opportunities in the gig economy

Do not make this assumption if you want to serve this growing group.

By Ryan W. Neal
When clients survive a mass shooting
OPINION JUL 09, 2019
When clients survive a mass shooting

Advisers working with survivors should focus on more than just the financial and legal aspects of their situation

By Amy Florian
Build wealth by investing in your advisory business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2019
Build wealth by investing in your advisory business

Your investment in your firm will essentially grow tax-deferred as the value of the business increases.

By Scott Hanson
Finra bars ex-Raymond James compliance executive for data tampering
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
Finra bars ex-Raymond James compliance executive for data tampering

In 2016, Vincent Storms changed broker audit information and avoided follow-up work.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra arbitrators award $1.8 million to former USAA brokers for wrongful termination
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
Finra arbitrators award $1.8 million to former USAA brokers for wrongful termination

Claimants received $850,000 in compensatory, $700,000 in punitive damages, $250,000 for attorneys

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars ex-Transamerica broker who took $583,000 from clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
SEC bars ex-Transamerica broker who took $583,000 from clients

The broker, Pedro L. Gonzalez-Seijo, was charged last summer with fraud.

By Bruce Kelly
A higher standard of client care
OPINION JUL 08, 2019
A higher standard of client care

Finra's recent guidance on firms' communications with clients of transitioning advisers recognizes the importance of choice and continuity of service for clients.

By Tash Elwyn
Client longevity is advisers' top retirement planning concern
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2019
Client longevity is advisers' top retirement planning concern

But clients may be underestimating the possibility of longer lifespans when they're planning for retirement.

By jgallardo
Women whose spouses control the finances may be putting themselves, their families at risk
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUL 06, 2019
Women whose spouses control the finances may be putting themselves, their families at risk

Danger! When it comes to steering the financial ship, women are hesitant to make waves

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Millennial women and finances: Study yields surprising results
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 06, 2019
Millennial women and finances: Study yields surprising results

When it comes to investing and planning, more millennial women cede control to their husbands than women of previous generations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Client onboarding becomes even more of an advice firm challenge after mergers
FINTECH JUL 03, 2019
Client onboarding becomes even more of an advice firm challenge after mergers

CTO says firms should think about the human experience as they bring over clients after an acquisition.

By Bloomberg
Former LPL broker with ties to ex-con charged with fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2019
Former LPL broker with ties to ex-con charged with fraud

SEC charges Kerry Hoffman with fraud involving unregistered securities.

By Bruce Kelly
How employee stock ownership becomes a succession plan
RIAS JUL 03, 2019
How employee stock ownership becomes a succession plan

Spreading ownership across the advisory firm keeps employees happy and engaged while offering a clean exit for the owners.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra slaps Summit Brokerage with fines, restitution over broker churning
BROKER DEALERS JUL 02, 2019
Finra slaps Summit Brokerage with fines, restitution over broker churning

Broker's trading generated $650,000 in commissions while clients suffered steep losses.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL snags $1.1 billion team from Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2019
LPL snags $1.1 billion team from Raymond James

PacNorth Retirement Group will use both LPL's broker-dealer and corporate RIA.

By Bruce Kelly
Vestwell adds two female fintech leaders to its board
FINTECH JUL 02, 2019
Vestwell adds two female fintech leaders to its board

Riskalyze chairman Lori Hardwick, Goldman exec Rana Yared joining the retirement fintech's board of directors.

By Ryan W. Neal
6 best practices for running your firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2019
6 best practices for running your firm

Small business owners nowadays must wear many hats, so here are some items to include in your to-do list

By Joni Youngwirth