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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2015
3 generational myths causing a gap

By Cam Marston
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 17, 2015
Don't let infidelity cloud your clients' decisions in divorce

Splits resulting from infidelity outed by this week's data hack of Ashley Madison will involve emotional hurdles advisers need to manage.

By Liz Skinner
Sheryl Garrett, Wealthminder launch robo offering
FINTECH APR 17, 2015
Sheryl Garrett, Wealthminder launch robo offering

For $10 a month per client, advisers can access software to generate financial plans.

By Alessandra Malito
Don't let your business go down in flames like Kodak
OPINION APR 17, 2015
Don't let your business go down in flames like Kodak

Insights from Peter Diamandis, the renowned pioneer in innovation, who is CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation.

By Steve Sanduski
RIAS APR 16, 2015
SEC bans Lee Weiss from the brokerage and investment advisory industry

Mr. Weiss and his firm will pay $8.4 million in relief to investors he duped in tobacco-related scheme

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2015
SEC says phony adviser is ripping off members of the military

The latest pretend adviser to emerge, Leroy Brown Jr., may win a grand prize for lying.

By Bruce Kelly
How advisers can avoid Finra scrutiny over personal liens, judgments, or bankruptcies
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2015
How advisers can avoid Finra scrutiny over personal liens, judgments, or bankruptcies

While disclosures of negative personal financial events are not pleasant, the consequences of not making them can be severe.

By Gregg J. Breitbart
Adviser explains his process for creating a successful niche practice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2015
Adviser explains his process for creating a successful niche practice

Latest in our 'Adviser's Consultant' series, featuring practice management strategies that work.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS APR 16, 2015
HighTower recruits $550 million UBS team

TC Wealth Management joins in New York, adds to HighTower's 13 transitions in 2014.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2015
What it takes to be a fiduciary

By Ellie Zhu
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2015
Don't underestimate the potential impact of Tony Robbins on the financial advice arena

Tony Robbins might be one of the few people with the intelligence, experience, empathy, drive and powers of persuasion to move the advice industry forward. </br><b><i>Related: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20141116/REG/311169985/tony-robbins-wants-to-be-the-new-voice-for-independent-advisers&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tony Robbins wants to be the new voice for independent advisers</a></b></i>

By Steve Sanduski
Broker-dealer sales practices to seniors focus of Massachusetts sweep
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2015
Broker-dealer sales practices to seniors focus of Massachusetts sweep

Survey intended to inform regulators, prevent financial abuse of elders.

By Alessandra Malito
RIAS APR 14, 2015
Considering growing through M&A? Don't call it a 'tuck-in'

Sophomoric term doesn't capture the magnitude of importance that these transactions represent.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2015
Merrill settles short-selling case with SEC for $11 million

Agency says wirehouse executed short sales in some stocks even when supply fell short.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch being investigated by SEC: WSJ
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2015
Bank of America Merrill Lynch being investigated by SEC: WSJ

Regulator wants to know if customer protection rule was violated

By Bloomberg
Finra bars Wells Fargo broker who ran Miami nightclub
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2015
Finra bars Wells Fargo broker who ran Miami nightclub

Aaron Parthemer, left, a Wells Fargo adviser for a number of NFL and NBA players, allegedly ran a hip hop dance club in South Beach without telling his employer.

By Mason Braswell
How to build better relationships with custodians, B-Ds and tech vendors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2015
How to build better relationships with custodians, B-Ds and tech vendors

One key is to keep the lines of communication open and have a two-way channel for feedback.

By Greg Friedman
Fired $1.3B Merrill broker finds new home at RBC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2015
Fired $1.3B Merrill broker finds new home at RBC

Bank of America Merrill Lynch's former top broker in Indiana, who was abruptly fired last month, has found a new home at RBC Wealth Management.

By Mason Braswell
Merrill Lynch's John Thiel urges colleagues to work with DOL on fiduciary rule
RIAS APR 14, 2015
Merrill Lynch's John Thiel urges colleagues to work with DOL on fiduciary rule

By Mason Braswell
Who oversees wealth advisers who guide investors on 401(k)s? It depends.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
Who oversees wealth advisers who guide investors on 401(k)s? It depends.

In the most complex scenarios, you may answer to DOL, Finra and SEC.

By Darla Mercado