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RIAS MAR 19, 2018
Future for RIAs bright and challenging

United Capital's Matt Brinker talks about the outlook for independent financial advisory firms.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2018
UBS, after dumping the broker protocol, continues to see brokers come and go

The wirehouse has seen 14 individuals or teams leave and five join for a net loss of $2.4 billion in AUM

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2018
Marketing your practice with purpose

Effective marketing and communication strategies can make a difference when it comes to winning new clients.

By Pete Muckley
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 14, 2018
Merrill vets ready to recharge breakaway recruiting efforts

After regrouping in wake of broker-protocol exits, Snowden Lane Partners is ready to recruit wirehouse brokers and RIAs.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2018
Fiduciary rule shifts power to broker-dealer compliance departments

As firms try to limit their liability under the DOL rule, new problems have arisen.

By Fred Barstein
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 14, 2018
How to get women to feel comfortable about building wealth

At InvestmentNews<i>'</i> annual Women to Watch think tank, industry leaders brainstormed ways to educate women about personal finance.

By Ryan W. Neal
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY MAR 13, 2018
Peggy Ruhlin, Rianka Dorsainvil honored at InvestmentNews Women to Watch luncheon

Ms. Ruhlin was given the Alexandra Armstrong lifetime achievement award, Ms. Dorsainvil was named &quot;Rising Star,&quot; and 20 other women were recognized for their contributions to the industry.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH MAR 13, 2018
Emerging market funds are powered by tech stocks

Should clients be concerned about funds' big holdings of Chinese technology stocks?

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 13, 2018
Ami Forte, broker at heart of $34 million Finra award, hired by Pinnacle Investments

The controversial Ami Forte was hired by Pinnacle Investments to develop its operations in Florida.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS MAR 13, 2018
New RIAs are happier and prospering, says Schwab study

Care in exiting now required as wirehouses crack down on departing brokers.

By Bloomberg
OPINION MAR 13, 2018
Does money buy happiness?

Recent research sheds some light on this age-old question.

By Benjamin Cummings
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2018
How to improve gender diversity in financial advice

The industry needs to change the perception of wealth management from 'old boys' club' sales to modern financial problem-solving.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2018
Firm grew with LGBT clients who had nowhere local to go

Specialty in charitable giving ideal when many clients have no heirs.

By Vanessa Drucker
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2018
Adviser builds a niche practice around a cause dear to his heart

Charles Massimo is helping families develop a plan to provide financial support for their autistic children.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2018
Guide Clients Through Emotional Ups and Downs To Prevent Costly Decisions

Even the best clients can make irrational decisions that could derail an investment portfolio that took years to build. Learn strategies to help.

By Gillian Albert
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2018
Advisers use tax planning as a hook to find more clients

Adding a tax practice enables 'deeper and stickier' client relationships.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2018
UBS shrinks recruiting costs in 2017, boosts adviser pay

Both trends reflect the firm's shift away from recruiting in favor of increasing the compensation of existing brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2018
Landlords woo office tenants with worker perks, including pig petting and naps

30 Rock offerings also include a vast lounge and beauty treatments.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAR 08, 2018
Fintech vendors can't afford to be one-trick ponies

FinMason expands its investment analytics service as tech firms look for ways to increase market share.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH MAR 08, 2018
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech

This month's edition kicks off with the announcement of Fidelity's new &quot;Consolidated Data&quot; platform, that aims to become a central account aggregation hub of all the relevant information regarding an advisory firm's clients and its own business.

By Michael Kitces