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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2015
Young advisers go from learning to doing

New employees have gained confidence, and are starting to work with clients

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2015
Creative way to get clients to save more: Offer a prize

Research suggests savings increase when people are given a chance to win.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2015
Finding solutions to the key challenges of modern retirement

The brief golden age of retirement is over, but investing legend Charles Ellis outlines solutions to a potential crisis.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Hedge fund employees enjoy the fruits of their labor
EQUITIES JAN 12, 2015
Hedge fund employees enjoy the fruits of their labor

On Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, average compensation at hedge funds remains gaudy, even with performance down. Plus: Smart beta takes another step out of the shadows, the right way to clean up your portfolio, and the new Congress sets the tone by taking an early swipe at Obamacare.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2015
Nicholas Schorsch steps back from some nontraded REITs

Nicholas Schorsch is taking a step back from the top role at three nontraded REITs he controls, handing the reins of two to his longtime investment partner. <i>See also: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20140917/INFOGRAPHIC/140919935&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schorsch's vast web of businesses</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2015
Morgan sets sights on Schwab's financial consultants

In battle to recruit affordable talent and assets, Morgan Stanley risks legal fallout to pursue discount broker's advisers.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2015
Ex-Credit Suisse brokers sued over alleged theft of client data

Two advisers who had $3.5 million in production took confidential information when they moved to J.P. Morgan Securities, suit alleges.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2015
Wirehouses warm to bank channel recruits

Wirehouses are now focusing on a new market segment in their talent searches: bank channel recruits. Why the change in sentiment for advisers once considered too risky?

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2015
Lessons from Brian Williams: Is it ever OK to lie to clients?

The lightning pace at which NBC News anchor Brian Williams lost credibility with the public raises the question of whether it's ever acceptable to bend the truth.

By Liz Skinner
Goodbye, Tommy Belesis. We won't miss you.
BROKER DEALERS JAN 09, 2015
Goodbye, Tommy Belesis. We won't miss you.

The rise and fall of the notorious owner and CEO of the defunct independent broker-dealer John Thomas Financial is now complete, and senior columnist Bruce Kelly says the industry won't miss him.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2015
The 401(k) gender gap: Women are saving more than men

Even though men make $1 to a woman's 77 cents, women were the bigger savers over the past 12 months and for men and women with similar salaries, women average higher balances in their 401(k)s.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2015
Focusing on female clients means helping with their lives, not just money

Advisers give tips on what successful women want in a financial professional.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JAN 08, 2015
SEO isn't what it used to be but still critical to your success

Here's how to get prospective clients to find your website and encourage them to contact you.

By Craig Faulkner
Account minimums are only good for paper
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 08, 2015
Account minimums are only good for paper

Why some advisers should consider ditching account minimums.

By Bloomberg
Why every adviser should have account minimums
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 08, 2015
Why every adviser should have account minimums

Fact: You can't be everything to everyone so don't try to be.

By Paul West
Unpleasant surprise on Form 1040 for Obamacare participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2015
Unpleasant surprise on Form 1040 for Obamacare participants

This tax filing season is going to be a little more complicated for freelancers and independent contractors who get health care subsidies.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH JAN 08, 2015
3 ways advisers can build their digital influence

Going digital is not only good business, but it's the future of client relationship professions.

By By Stephanie Sammons
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 08, 2015
Top advisers stand out on metrics of growth and productivity

<i>InvestmentNews</i> recognizes leading firms with Best Practices awards.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS JAN 07, 2015
SEC Investor Advocate: Budget boost 'insufficient' for full adviser exam coverage

The budget increase the SEC received from Congress is &#8220;insufficient&#8221; to significantly boost investment-adviser examinations, according to an SEC official charged with representing retail investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JAN 07, 2015
Advisers arming themselves against cyberattacks

Ensuring all employees know the drill is key to avoiding a practice being compromised.

By Liz Skinner