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FINTECH DEC 20, 2016
Ameriprise adviser's data breach offers cybersecurity lesson

Because employee carelessness is a leading factor in internet troubles, advisory firms should offer regular training on best practices, experts say.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 20, 2016
Why the financial advice industry should focus less on diversity and more on inclusion

By engaging diverse professionals, we can tap into their passions for the benefit of the profession.

By Pamela Sandy and Rianka R. Dorsainvil
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 20, 2016
How to help clients achieve sustainable philanthropic giving

Fifty-seven percent of philanthropists surveyed said advisers are necessary collaborators to achieve sustainable results.

By Steve Prostano and Julie Shafer
FINTECH DEC 20, 2016
Fidelity's eMoney to hit record revenue in 2016

Range of service levels helps fintech firm add 17,000 users since being bought by investment giant

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH DEC 19, 2016
Use of artificial intelligence technology in financial services to grow: report

Firms are increasing productivity and personalizing the client experience with AI.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH DEC 18, 2016
An evolving profession must continue to innovate

The personal tales highlighted in <i>InvestmentNews</i> should encourage others in the industry to try new ideas and not fear failure.

By Ellie Zhu
FINTECH DEC 16, 2016
Tools financial technology companies plan to bring advisers in 2017

Many of the tools will be inspired by today's customer, who wants the same efficiency and ease they find with Amazon.

By Liz Skinner
Finra enforcement chief Brad Bennett to resign
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 16, 2016
Finra enforcement chief Brad Bennett to resign

Regulator brought broad, sweeping cases and also ramped up its crackdown on smaller infractions during Mr. Bennett's six-year tenure. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161006/FREE/161009948/advisers-want-finra-to-focus-on-the-bad-guys-and-leave-the-rest-alone&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Advisers want Finra to focus on the 'bad guys' and leave the rest alone</a>)</b></i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra slaps Credit Suisse unit with $16.5 million fine for anti-money-laundering failures
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 16, 2016
Finra slaps Credit Suisse unit with $16.5 million fine for anti-money-laundering failures

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS fires top Connecticut broker Phil Fiore Jr. for multiple violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2016
UBS fires top Connecticut broker Phil Fiore Jr. for multiple violations

Phil Fiore Jr. was part of an $8 billion team and was selected by Barron's as a top adviser in Connecticut in 2015. <i><b>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161221/FREE/161229983/former-registered-representative-in-texas-arrested-for-internet&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Former registered representative in Texas arrested for internet Ponzi scheme</a>)</i></b>

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2016
Employment outlook: Too many jobs can't find workers

A triple shortage in skilled labor, business equipment and public infrastructure could foil Trump's plans for 4% economic growth.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH DEC 15, 2016
Financial advisers must adapt quickly to competition from robos to stay in business: CFP Board

The CFP Board's research is the result of a gathering of more than two dozen fintech and other industry experts, who pondered how the advice business will change by 2021.

By Liz Skinner
Raymond James scores a duo from Wells Fargo Advisors
RIAS DEC 14, 2016
Raymond James scores a duo from Wells Fargo Advisors

Connecticut team manages $230 million in client assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity's distribution channels to advisers
RIAS DEC 14, 2016
Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity's distribution channels to advisers

He points to his interim CEO post with eMoney for the kinds of things to expect from Fidelity Institutional Product under his direction.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH DEC 14, 2016
Centralized Data Exchange Can Support DOL Fiduciary Rule Compliance

By Ann Bergin
RIAS DEC 14, 2016
How to keep clients from going wild when the Dow hits 20,000

To tame their animal spirits, call them before they call you.

By John Waggoner
Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model
FINTECH DEC 14, 2016
Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model

Financial giant targeting mass affluent clients with inexpensive planning services. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161202/FREE/161209981/robos-to-make-banks-a-bigger-competitor-in-advice-market&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robos to make banks a bigger competitor in advice market</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2016
Must advisers manage money?

The debate over outsourcing investment management &#8212; traditionally the cornerstone of financial advisers' work &#8212; is heating up an evolving industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley loses $250 million team to Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2016
Morgan Stanley loses $250 million team to Raymond James

Raymond James picks up The Broadview Group amid its broader recruitment success this year.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo financial adviser with $350 million in assets skips to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2016
Wells Fargo financial adviser with $350 million in assets skips to Raymond James

The Denver area practice will operate as First Avenue Wealth Partners.

By Bruce Kelly