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TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition
FINTECH FEB 09, 2016
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition

TD Ameritrade Institutional, the adviser arm of the custodian, says working with 16 robo-advisory platforms allows advisers to pick their preference.

By Alessandra Malito
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool

Other advisers can take a page from the the firm's action plan.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES FEB 08, 2016
Wall Street strategists cutting bait on their 2016 market predictions

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The year is only 39 days old, but top Wall Street strategists have already lost faith in their bullish estimates for the S&amp;P 500.

By Jeff Benjamin
Reach out to clients during volatility or others will
RIAS FEB 08, 2016
Reach out to clients during volatility or others will

Advisers are focusing their energies on managing investment expectations and trying to stifle panic during market gyrations.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2016
You may not be hiring the right position for growth

Having people in place who can handle the extra administrative workload should be a priority.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS FEB 08, 2016
Lessons in leadership for advisers from 'Game of Thrones'

The industry's proverbial war will be won by advisers who understand the power of technology.

By Joe Duran
How to calculate a fair salary for a new hire
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2016
How to calculate a fair salary for a new hire

Advisory firms should not rely solely on national averages, but consult with local colleagues to gauge competitive rates.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2016
Industry needs to rid itself of misleading labels

Profound misrepresentation is just one of the many ways the financial services field misleads customers with language.

By David M. Zolt
RIAS FEB 07, 2016
SEC takes steps to avoid Madoff sequel

The regulator must find a way to increase the productivity of its examiners

By MFXFeeder
TD Veo One dashboard expected in fall
FINTECH FEB 05, 2016
TD Veo One dashboard expected in fall

TD Ameritrade Institutional expects to roll out its Veo One platform, a dashboard for advisers to seamlessly connect software programs, this fall.

By Alessandra Malito
RBC partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor for robo-adviser pilot program
FINTECH FEB 05, 2016
RBC partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor for robo-adviser pilot program

Half a dozen markets will test the new platform before potential approval nationwide.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2016
Finra orders Barclays Capital to pay $13.75M over mutual fund sales

The self-regulatory organization is continuing its recent push to hold broker-dealers accountable for the suitability of product sales.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra sanctions a dozen IBDs $6.7 million for breakpoint snafus
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2016
Finra sanctions a dozen IBDs $6.7 million for breakpoint snafus

Finra ordered a dozen firms to pay restitution and fines totaling $6.7 million for failing to give clients discounts for large purchases of unit investment trusts.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines six IBDs for failing to give discounts on large REIT sales
BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2016
Finra fines six IBDs for failing to give discounts on large REIT sales

Fines, levied in July and August, top $500,000; Voya Financial takes biggest hit

By Bruce Kelly
The biggest drawbacks of the retail robo-advisers
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
The biggest drawbacks of the retail robo-advisers

For those looking for more than just account-level &#8220;multiple choice&#8221; investing, there's no substitute for an adviser.

By Sheryl Rowling
TD Ameritrade to acquire FA Insight for big data
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
TD Ameritrade to acquire FA Insight for big data

The research firm was acquired to help TD better deliver big data capabilities to RIAs.

By Alessandra Malito
Two bills to stop DOL fiduciary rule advance in House
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
Two bills to stop DOL fiduciary rule advance in House

The two bills would require Congress to approve the rule. Fight on a best-interests standard is now split straight down party lines.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement income hit with highest effective tax rates
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
Retirement income hit with highest effective tax rates

New software helps advisers maximize spendable income for clients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
What robo-advisers do right
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
What robo-advisers do right

Retail robos have a lot to offer investors, but are they really as good as they seem?

By Sheryl Rowling
5 adviser tech trends that will define 2016
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
5 adviser tech trends that will define 2016

Think small data, mobile strategies, more virtual advisers and yes, robos.

By Alessandra Malito