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FINTECH MAR 18, 2015
Is free too expensive?

When a custodian offers you free technology, that's a good thing, right? Maybe not.

By Sheryl Rowling
InvestmentNews to host women-focused conference series
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY MAR 18, 2015
InvestmentNews to host women-focused conference series

The Women Adviser Summits will be held May 6 in Chicago, July 14 in Washington and Nov. 5 in San Francisco.

By lkonish
When a Goldman Sachs job is a liability
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2015
When a Goldman Sachs job is a liability

Republican Cruz kicks off 2016 campaign for the U.S. presidency, skipping mention of Heidi Cruz's Wall Street career

By Bloomberg
Cruz avoids mentioning his wife's Goldman Sachs job
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2015
Cruz avoids mentioning his wife's Goldman Sachs job

Republican kicks off 2016 campaign for the U.S. presidency, extolling his wife's entrepreneurial spirit.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAR 18, 2015
Why lease when you can own your website?

Template-based web design systems might make things easy, but most of them have major drawbacks.

By Christopher Norton
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2015
Consider these tax consequences when splitting assets in a divorce

With divorce filings high at the start of a new year, brush up on tax and other implications of marriage dissolution.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS MAR 18, 2015
Tony Robbins wants to be the new voice for independent advisers

Tony Robbins wants to be a champion for RIAs, bringing the inspirational advice he's given to entrepreneurs and CEOs to advisers working to build their businesses. </br><b><i>(Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20141116/FREE/111409999/PH/tony-robbins-7-steps-to-financial-freedom&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Tony Robbins' 7 steps to financial freedom</a>)</b></i>

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2015
Home office investment performance beats advisers': study

Cerulli study suggests quantitative manager selection and staying invested during downturns helps home offices outperform advisers.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2015
SEC panel calls for a single database to run background checks on all financial professionals

The agency's Investor Advisory Committee recommends making it easier for investors to track securities violations by advisers and brokers, regardless of who regulates them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch tells its advisers to get some water
EQUITIES MAR 17, 2015
Merrill Lynch tells its advisers to get some water

Nontraditional investment could benefit from long-term trends, values-based investing: CIO Bartels.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2015
Ex-NFL cornerback Will Allen accused of running Ponzi scheme

SEC alleges the NFL vet and his partner used cash from clients to fill a $7M shortfall in investor payments

By Bloomberg
Forget personality tests, Edward Jones uses job simulation to assess potential hires
BROKER DEALERS MAR 16, 2015
Forget personality tests, Edward Jones uses job simulation to assess potential hires

Firm finds virtual assessments in which candidates perform key duties are better at determining retention.

By Liz Skinner
Merrill nabs $300M RBC trio in New York
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2015
Merrill nabs $300M RBC trio in New York

Ronald Slevin and team produced approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2015
Why Obama is 'proud' of this adviser

President quoted Sheryl Garrett, founder of an hourly fee network, in supporting fiduciary standards.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH MAR 16, 2015
Robo-advisers can't handle complex decisions

Critical thinking that requires human reasoning spells an opportunity for human advisers

By Bloomberg
TA Associates acquires Orion Advisor Services in NorthStar deal
RIAS MAR 16, 2015
TA Associates acquires Orion Advisor Services in NorthStar deal

Boston-based private equity firm <a href=&#8221;http://www.ta.com/&#8221;>TA Associates</a> announced on Monday that it is acquiring majority interest in NorthStar Financial Services and its nine subsidiary providers.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2015
Finra bars broker for ripping off elderly client

Former Wells Fargo Advisors broker charged with stealing nearly $89,000 and using it for personal expenses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2015
Early onset Alzheimer's: When plans are upended

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2015
Help is on the way

Today, advisers have more options and services than ever to facilitate a sale

By David Grau Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2015
Don't get blindsided by a catastrophe

By Patrick Jinks