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More advisers are gaining new clients through social media
FINTECH SEP 30, 2015
More advisers are gaining new clients through social media

Those who master Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter and post content consistently can gain an advantage in the quest to impress prospects.

By Alessandra Malito
If Obama holds firm, here's what the DOL fiduciary rule will end up looking like
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2015
If Obama holds firm, here's what the DOL fiduciary rule will end up looking like

Expect language that would brighten the line between education and advice, and expand the list of permissible assets for retirement plans, to name a few.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2015
DOL poised to advance final fiduciary rule

Politico reports the measure will move to the Office of Management and Budget by Jan. 31, setting the stage for finalization.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2015
Some qualified women aren't getting the promotion because they don't want it

New research from Harvard finds that many women associate power with stress, burden and conflicts.

By Bloomberg
Robo-adviser debate takes center stage at FPA gathering
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2015
Robo-adviser debate takes center stage at FPA gathering

Whether robo platforms can effectively draw younger investors to an advisory business a point of contention

By Liz Skinner
House Democrats seek changes to DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2015
House Democrats seek changes to DOL fiduciary rule

Ten representatives send letter calling on the agency to fix problems with exemptions for compensation practices and investor education.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
So advisers have access to more data – now what?
FINTECH SEP 29, 2015
So advisers have access to more data – now what?

How to apply personal financial information technology, including client account aggregation, to your practice in real time.

By Alessandra Malito
Wirehouses open doors to advisers who left
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2015
Wirehouses open doors to advisers who left

As headcount <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150517/REG/150519983/attrition-and-breakaways-have-shrunk-head-counts-at-wirehouses&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>continues to decline</a> and competition for assets of veteran advisers grows, wirehouses are more comfortable extending bonuses and employment offers to what was once considered an off-limits group: advisers who had left the firm to join a competitor.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2015
SEC cracks down on advisers' access to clients' outside accounts

As part of its focus on custody violations, the SEC is examining cases in which clients give advisers their usernames and passwords.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2015
This rock-climbing gym wants to disrupt your work-life balance for the better

Brooklyn Boulders is tapping into climbing's popularity in the tech world to become a co-working haven for very ripped entrepreneurs.

By Bloomberg
State regulators, Finra, SIFMA propose fee disclosure model for brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2015
State regulators, Finra, SIFMA propose fee disclosure model for brokers

State regulators, Finra, SIFMA say their approach would clarify charges to investors, yet commissions and advisory fees are left out of the plan.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo lands two Morgan Stanley teams with $1 billion combined
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2015
Wells Fargo lands two Morgan Stanley teams with $1 billion combined

Round of late summer hires includes $700 million team and $300 million team.

By Laura Sanicola
Dimensional Fund Advisors posts 77th consecutive month of positive sales
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2015
Dimensional Fund Advisors posts 77th consecutive month of positive sales

Firm, a favorite of advisers, keeps clients invested despite market swings.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
In the wake of BlackRock's FutureAdvisor deal, which independent robo-adviser will be bought next?
FINTECH SEP 28, 2015
In the wake of BlackRock's FutureAdvisor deal, which independent robo-adviser will be bought next?

As robo M&amp;A heats up, it's not necessarily about the specifics of the technology offering, but rather the speed to xmarket for the acquirer &amp;mdash; and the right price tag.

By Alessandra Malito
Is there anything left to automate?
FINTECH SEP 27, 2015
Is there anything left to automate?

Advisory firms use technology for just about everything, and whether or not to automate what's left could generate debate.

By Sheryl Rowling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2015
Increase SEC exams of RIAs

Regulatory exams should be just as frequent for advisers as they are for brokers.

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH SEP 25, 2015
What happens if banks make it harder to obtain client data?

As data aggregation moves into spotlight, not all the players might get along.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2015
Dead-broke millennials will bring in higher fees than sought-after boomers

The difference between traditional wealth management and robo-advisers boils down to the latter's ability to realize the future potential earnings power of millennials despite their current cash-strapped state.

By Jessica Rabe
FINTECH SEP 25, 2015
Morningstar to acquire automated portfolio rebalancing firm Total Rebalance Expert

Software used by more than 500 advisers will be integrated with Chicago firm's other functions, broadening appeal.

By Alessandra Malito
SEC nails advisory firm for cybersecurity failure before data breach
FINTECH SEP 25, 2015
SEC nails advisory firm for cybersecurity failure before data breach

Firm pays $75,000 to settle charges after approximately 100,000 data records compromised as a result of hack.

By Alessandra Malito