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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2016
Snoop Dogg takes the debate over Prince's lack of a will to a new level

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Snoop Dogg on why celebrities don't always have a will: You can't worry about something when you're dead, because you're dead.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2016
What Donald Trump's presidential campaign can teach advisers about marketing

Here's what you can take from Mr. Trump that will help you establish a brand for your business and name.

By Shawn Sparks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2016
When one spouse tries to sneak away money

If you're advising a husband-wife pair, your duty is to both

By Dan Candura
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: Building diversity at firms makes business sense

Broad minded approach key to cultivating diversity of clients, staff at advice firms.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH MAY 04, 2016
Vanare's Lex Sokolin to join London-based research firm

Mr. Sokolin will remain a shareholder and member of Vanare's Board of Directors, while Ken Manning will succeed him.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
How to turn new clients into raving fans in the first 100 days

If you create a positive client experience during the first 100 days, then your clients will stay an average of five years.

By Brad Johnson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
Robo-advice is slowing, some even say it's dying

Plus: The Trump-inspired Google search, all eyes on this junior mining company, and how you know if your clients aren't saving enough for retirement

By Jeff Benjamin
7 actions to demonstrate compliance following the DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
7 actions to demonstrate compliance following the DOL fiduciary rule

These moves will help structure your firm to meet Department of Labor's conflict-of-interest regulations.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Valuable ways to have the fiduciary conversation with clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
Valuable ways to have the fiduciary conversation with clients

The Department of Labor's new rule creates an opportunity to have some great conversations.

By Carl Richards
Three tips for overcoming nervousness when speaking in public
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
Three tips for overcoming nervousness when speaking in public

You need to be able to deliver an engaging and persuasive talk that connects with your ideal prospects.

By Brad Johnson
Invesco acquires robo-adviser Jemstep
FINTECH MAY 04, 2016
Invesco acquires robo-adviser Jemstep

Investment management firm Invesco has acquired Jemstep, one of the first online automated investment platforms in the financial services industry, in the latest bid to offer more robo-technology to traditional advisers.

By Alessandra Malito
Ameriprise may add advisers as DOL fiduciary rule squeezes rivals
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2016
Ameriprise may add advisers as DOL fiduciary rule squeezes rivals

The firm's CEO sees opportunities in the looming disruption. <b><i>(Fiduciary Focus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow the latest news and developments on the DOL rule change</a>)</i></b>

By Bloomberg
When is it time to throw in the towel on technology?
FINTECH MAY 03, 2016
When is it time to throw in the towel on technology?

We are always telling clients not to throw good money after bad. That advice applies to us as well.

By Sheryl Rowling
Market turmoil hurts revenue at Morgan Stanley wealth unit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2016
Market turmoil hurts revenue at Morgan Stanley wealth unit

CEO James Gorman says DOL's fiduciary rule isn't &quot;the be-all and end-all&quot; for the bank's brokerage business.

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH MAY 02, 2016
Bright side of the new DOL fiduciary rule: Tech and efficiency

The rule is likely to unleash a wave of software upgrades and business relationships that will result in greater efficiencies for advisory firms.

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2016
Critical steps to fix the examination gap among advisers

One of the most intractable issues facing the advisory business is the severe imbalance in examination frequency between broker-dealers and RIAs.

By Dale Brown
RIAS MAY 01, 2016
Cease-fire by DOL fiduciary rule opponents may not last long

The financial industry generally has not barked about the final fiduciary rule, but that doesn't mean that it won't eventually bite.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Increased SEC scrutiny may be making ETF providers uncomfortable
EQUITIES APR 29, 2016
Increased SEC scrutiny may be making ETF providers uncomfortable

Increased SEC scrutiny may be making ETF providers uncomfortable, and the industry may soon have to adapt to new regulations. </br><b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20160417/ETF042016&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The full Spotlight on ETFs special report</a>)</b></i>

By John Waggoner
Help women tackle their larger student debt burden
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY APR 29, 2016
Help women tackle their larger student debt burden

Advisers should encourage clients to avoid taking on too large a loan in the first place, and implement repayment strategies to quickly pay down debt.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2016
What unicorns can teach you about increasing your firm's value

Reduce your reliance on people by increasing your use of technology and have the ability to expand beyond your geography.

By Joe Duran