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2,500% asset growth projected for robo-advice platforms
FINTECH NOV 05, 2015
2,500% asset growth projected for robo-advice platforms

Led by major firms, assets under management forecast to reach $489B by 2020, Cerulli says.

By Alessandra Malito
Democrats torn between Obama, financial industry on DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2015
Democrats torn between Obama, financial industry on DOL fiduciary rule

Latest letter threatens to slow the rule-making process while time runs down on the current administration.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 05, 2015
Study calls out State Street and Invesco to join the robo-game

The ETF “heavyweights” are the ones to watch for a possible platform, according to Silver Lane Advisors.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH NOV 05, 2015
Robo says investors want a human touch in retirement accounts

When it comes to 401(k) plans, people want to talk to people.

By Alessandra Malito
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2015
W.P. Carey sets fundraising record in first half

$909 million raised is almost as much as the $1.04 billion the firm raised all of last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers: Speak up and share what you know and what you do
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2015
Advisers: Speak up and share what you know and what you do

You're doing amazing work, but you're so busy doing the work that you don't always have time to let anyone know what you're doing

By crichards
Client communications: Outreach on Paris attacks?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2015
Client communications: Outreach on Paris attacks?

Professionals split on whether this event warrants client communiqués.

By Liz Skinner
MoneyGuidePro, eMoney bring data entry directly to clients
FINTECH NOV 04, 2015
MoneyGuidePro, eMoney bring data entry directly to clients

Two financial planning software firms plan to give advisers option to offload nitty-gritty to clients.

By Alessandra Malito
Google's automatic email reply: Time saver or out-of-office replicator?
FINTECH NOV 04, 2015
Google's automatic email reply: Time saver or out-of-office replicator?

In ultimate Big Brother fashion, Google will analyze your emails — both inbound and outbound.

By Sheryl Rowling
RIAS NOV 04, 2015
Ex-Ameriprise adviser gets 7 years in the slammer for bilking clients

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Susan Elizabeth Walker was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for taking over $1 million from clients' accounts.

By Jeff Benjamin
Riskalyze seeks to leverage DOL fiduciary rule with wealth management platform
FINTECH NOV 04, 2015
Riskalyze seeks to leverage DOL fiduciary rule with wealth management platform

Robo-adviser, risk assessment and compliance meet on one dashboard.

By Alessandra Malito
Advisers who up the ante with tech have bigger books of business
FINTECH NOV 04, 2015
Advisers who up the ante with tech have bigger books of business

Those who embrace change and use online tools engage more with clients.

By Alessandra Malito
Bill to stop DOL fiduciary rule poised to pass House today
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2015
Bill to stop DOL fiduciary rule poised to pass House today

Measure that would force DOL to halt its efforts until the SEC acts would move to the Senate next, but Obama threatens a veto.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Youtube is hot spot for educational videos
FINTECH NOV 03, 2015
Youtube is hot spot for educational videos

Advisers should consider posting to the popular web site.

By Alessandra Malito
3 quotes every adviser should remember
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 02, 2015
3 quotes every adviser should remember

Three quotes that have impacted the United Capital CEO and are particularly useful in regard to financial choices we all make.

By Joe Duran
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2015
Ready to plan till age 110?

It's the adviser's job to make sure they do expect clients to live long &amp;mdash; and plan for it

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2015
Finra plans to scrutinize brokerages' compliance culture

The regulator releases its priorities for the new year. Topping the list are firms' compliance culture and conflicts of interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES OCT 30, 2015
Jobs report has the bond market on edge

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The specific things to watch for in today's jobs report that could influence the Fed's decision on interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2015
'Dissident' candidate defeats Finra's hand-picked nominee for board seat

Brian Kovack wants to make the organization more effective without antagonizing firms that are doing the right thing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2015
4 steps to take to make sure you win with clients in 2016

In the midst of one of the most disruptive periods in the history of the industry, embracing change is key

By Joe Duran