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RIAS APR 28, 2017
Ask the Ethicist: What should an adviser do if their former firm violates a non-compete agreement?

Litigation over these agreements often favors the firm, but there are ways for advisers to protect their businesses.

By Dan Candura
BROKER DEALERS APR 26, 2017
No slow down in recruiting at Raymond James as advisers prepare for DOL fiduciary rule

The firm's independent broker-dealer is playing host to a possible record number of potential recruits at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., this week.

By Bruce Kelly
Encourage financial literacy by speaking to clients' emotional priorities
OPINION APR 26, 2017
Encourage financial literacy by speaking to clients' emotional priorities

Teaching fundamental financial skills is not difficult; it simply requires a shift in perspective.

By Dale Brown
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2017
Nationwide Securities loses hybrid team to LPL

Four-person advisory group in Charleston, S.C., manages $178 million

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 26, 2017
Finra issues complaint against broker for unsuitable variable annuity sales

Walter Marino allegedly profited from advising elderly clients to buy new contracts.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 25, 2017
Morgan Stanley snags national sales director Jeffrey Tucker from Merrill Lynch

Industry veteran will start at Morgan in the third quarter

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH APR 25, 2017
XY Planning Network holds fintech competition

Next-generation financial planning community sponsors effort to find new tools for younger clients, advisers.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH APR 25, 2017
How to use technology for business development

Tools to help find appealing prospects and automate marketing can be more effective at growing your book than adding staff.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH APR 24, 2017
8 tips for keeping your passwords safe on social media, the web and in apps

First you log into your favorite social media platforms, then you give careful thought to what you want to share. But how much thought do you give when you are logging in, specifically, when you're typing in your passwords?

By Scott Kleinberg
RIAS APR 24, 2017
UBS, Merrill Lynch advisers form $500 million RIA team

Four breakaways in Colorado Springs sign on with HighTower.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH APR 22, 2017
Setting a new price for financial adviser services

With more and more technology options being made available to clients, it's time for advisers to rethink what they charge for their services

By crain-api
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2017
Financial counseling adds new area of expertise to financial advice industry

RIAs are embracing the 'softer side' of financial planning.

By Jeff Benjamin
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY APR 21, 2017
Adviser's Consultant: Boosting female advisers inside and outside the firm

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH APR 20, 2017
Colorado proposes new cybersecurity rules for advisers

Other states also likely to issue requirements for protecting client financial data.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH APR 20, 2017
Asset Vantage acquires Financial Navigator

Both firms serve family offices with accounting, reporting tools.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH APR 20, 2017
Robo offers white-label version for advisers

InvestmentPOD says it provides dynamic strategies at robo prices

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH APR 20, 2017
How technology will alter the role of human advisers in wealth management

Our jobs will be to optimize financial lives by applying our human perspective, our hearts and our intuition.

By Joe Duran
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 20, 2017
If only alpha were easy

By Gillian Albert
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2017
Merrill Lynch team managing $400 million moves to Raymond James

Two breakaway brokers in Greensboro, N.C., affiliate with firm's indie unit.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH APR 19, 2017
Robo adviser Wealthfront now offering loans, not just advice

Clients with at least $100,000 can take out loans of as much as 30% of their account value.

By Bloomberg