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Robo-advisers increasingly represent a useful ally for human advisers
FINTECH AUG 02, 2016
Robo-advisers increasingly represent a useful ally for human advisers

Robos can enlarge the advisory business as a whole, expanding the pools of both providers and users of advice.

By Thomas Hoops
Dawn J. Bennett barred from industry; ordered to pay $4 million in fines, disgorgement
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2016
Dawn J. Bennett barred from industry; ordered to pay $4 million in fines, disgorgement

SEC ruling includes a civil penalty of $600,000 for Ms. Bennett and $2.9 million for Bennett Group.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 01, 2016
Real financial advisers should always have an opinion

An adviser's job isn't to offer a random selection of options; it's to assess where clients say they want to go and where they are in that journey.

By crichards
Key fiduciary decisions loom for retirement plan advisers using money market funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2016
Key fiduciary decisions loom for retirement plan advisers using money market funds

Once-plain-vanilla funds due for a serious makeover, meaning now is the time to carefully assess cash options.

By Blaine F. Aikin
FINTECH AUG 01, 2016
How financial advisory firms can practice emergency preparedness

Advisers should test their emergency plans periodically to make sure they are in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

By Sheryl Rowling
With Indiana Gov. Pence on ticket, advisers need to be careful with donations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2016
With Indiana Gov. Pence on ticket, advisers need to be careful with donations

Under the SEC, pay-to-play rules kick in for RIAs who contribute to a candidate for office who could influence the selection of an adviser for state accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2016
Philanthropic advisers and firms named as finalists for Community Leadership Awards

Invest in Others and <i>InvestmentNews</i> recognize charitable works of advisers and corporate programs for employees.

By Liz Skinner
Raymond James nabs $7 billion retirement group from Wells Fargo
BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2016
Raymond James nabs $7 billion retirement group from Wells Fargo

The national advisory firm works with institutional clients such as defined-contribution and traditional pension plans.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2016
Adviser relief follows judge's injunction of overtime pay rule

Labor Department's regulation will not take effect Dec. 1.

By Grete Suarez
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: Outsourcing many compliance duties best move for CCOs

Unless firm can spend $200,000-plus a year, don't keep most compliance functions in-house.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JUL 26, 2016
Why women tend to outperform men when investing

By Kara Murphy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Advisers asking DOL for clarification on fiduciary rule's impact on compensation

Labor Department's Tim Hauser discusses fiduciary rule's impact on compensation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement

Knowing common retirement blind spots can make a big difference in mapping out your clients' futures.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Raymond James agrees to $5.95 million settlement with Vermont over alleged compliance failures

Vermont's regulator found supervisory failures under an EB-5 program helping to develop the state's ski resort

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
Salesforce expands data analytics in financial services CRM program

With the app, advisers can view their clients by segments, including age, gender and wealth accumulation.

By Alessandra Malito
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software
FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software

Firms that use the tool will have a way to gauge if clients are invested to their best interests.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
SEC 'temporary' principal trading rule to expire

Official says few firms are using it, although SIFMA has been a proponent of keeping it alive.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
3 things financial advisers need to know when serving female clients

Perhaps when it comes to their financial lives, women are a lot like men but with higher standards.

By Joe Duran
Strategies for dealing with irrational clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
Strategies for dealing with irrational clients

Asset allocation decisions beyond what risk-tolerance assessments might suggest can help advisers address individual behavioral finance issues.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS JUL 24, 2016
Women to Watch 2016: Nominations open for female leaders of the advice industry

Shine a light on the many talented, successful women who serve as role models and leaders in the industry.

By SSIRACUSE