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Empower's new 401(k) cybersecurity guarantee a sign of the times
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
Empower's new 401(k) cybersecurity guarantee a sign of the times

The record keeper joins some other big competitors in offering participants their money back if their accounts get hacked.

By Greg Iacurci
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2018
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination

Brian McIntyre says Finra laid off mostly older workers after it lost a regulatory contract with the NYSE in 2016.

By Bloomberg
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments
FINTECH JUN 26, 2018
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments

But advisers say they don't see using apps like Zelle or Venmo to collect client fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs

Affluent clients are confident about retirement plans, but not medical expenses

By Mary Beth Franklin
Financial challenges remain for LGBTQ Americans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2018
Financial challenges remain for LGBTQ Americans

PridePlanners has fully integrated with the Financial Planning Association to broaden the knowledge for serving this community.

By Stuart Armstrong
Moneyball for financial advisers
FINTECH JUN 25, 2018
Moneyball for financial advisers

Fintech companies are using data to develop next-generation metrics for advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort
BROKER DEALERS JUN 25, 2018
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort

UBS exec Richard Steinmeier will replace Bill Morrissey, who is retiring after a number of LPL recruiters jumped ship.

By Bruce Kelly
Buzz Aldrin dust-up highlights the challenges facing older clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2018
Buzz Aldrin dust-up highlights the challenges facing older clients

A revocable trust with a co-trustee might have averted the former astronaut's battle with two of his children.

By Jeff Benjamin
How technology is reshaping the advice business
FINTECH JUN 23, 2018
How technology is reshaping the advice business

Artificial intelligence, Amazon and robo-advisers are some of the topics on the minds of tech experts.

By Liz Skinner
Ways to improve adviser adoption of new technology
FINTECH JUN 23, 2018
Ways to improve adviser adoption of new technology

Buying the tools is only the beginning. Firms must follow up with incentives, training and hand-holding for some.

By Ryan W. Neal
Silicon Valley, AI hit the finance world
FINTECH JUN 23, 2018
Silicon Valley, AI hit the finance world

As adviser technology continues to expand, how should a firm go about building the ideal tech suite?

By Ryan W. Neal
Betterment slapped with $400,000 fine from Finra
FINTECH JUN 22, 2018
Betterment slapped with $400,000 fine from Finra

Robo-adviser cited for violating customer protection rule and not maintaining its books and records correctly.

By Ryan W. Neal
From asset manager to holistic planner
RIAS JUN 22, 2018
From asset manager to holistic planner

30-year-old Boston advisory firm rebrands as Prio Wealth and refocuses on clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
AI, blockchain take center stage at SIFMA fintech event
FINTECH JUN 21, 2018
AI, blockchain take center stage at SIFMA fintech event

Developers demonstrated real-life use cases showing how firms can deploy the next-gen technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Sallie Krawcheck wants women to take control of their money
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 21, 2018
Sallie Krawcheck wants women to take control of their money

The former wealth management executive now running robo adviser Ellevest says women need to invest as much as men do.

By Sarah Min
Supreme Court ruling on SEC judges unlikely to upend advice industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 21, 2018
Supreme Court ruling on SEC judges unlikely to upend advice industry

But it could give rise to new hearings for some advisers who are already in litigation with the agency such as Dawn Bennett.

By Greg Iacurci
Tech firms still want to dethrone the financial sector
FINTECH JUN 21, 2018
Tech firms still want to dethrone the financial sector

Advisers should keep an eye on all their new fintech "partners."

By Ryan W. Neal
2 factors will make or break your company, says Charles Koch
OPINION JUN 21, 2018
2 factors will make or break your company, says Charles Koch

Billionaire CEO cites the importance of an innovative mindset and a strong company culture

By Ron Carson
Where to find women financial adviser candidates
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 19, 2018
Where to find women financial adviser candidates

Plancorp looks beyond financial degrees to recruit females with broad experience.

By Sarah Min
SigFig raises another $50 million in venture capital
FINTECH JUN 19, 2018
SigFig raises another $50 million in venture capital

With successful partnerships with big names like Wells Fargo and UBS, why is the robo still raising money?

By Ryan W. Neal