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RIAS DEC 19, 2014
It's time for transparency at the CFP Board

Should be a transparent protocol for planners to follow when they disagree with the board's judgments.

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 19, 2014
Kahler and CFP Board reach agreement on fee-only status

Some advisers fault CFP Board for giving well-known South Dakota planner a sweetheart deal and for lacking transparency.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2014
Massachusetts regulator Galvin investigating Schorsch B-D

Massachusetts regulator has launched an investigation into Realty Capital Securities, the wholesaling broker-dealer arm of Nicholas Schorsch's nontraded REIT empire. (<b><i>Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141105/FREE/141109957/schorsch-remains-confident-in-his-empire&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Schorsch remains confident in his empire</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 18, 2014
Bernanke joins Pimco as senior adviser

His second consulting agreement with a top money manager in as many weeks.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 18, 2014
What you can learn from the Super Bowl ending

Three lessons about making decisions under pressure gleaned from the wince-inducing conclusion to the game.

By Joe Duran
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 18, 2014
The Super Bowl ending and what you can learn from it

Three lessons about making decisions under pressure gleaned from the epic conclusion to Super Bowl XLIX.

By Joe Duran
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2014
ARCP gets time to revise earnings, delays dividend

Big real estate company, until recently led by Nicholas Schorsch, hires Korn Ferry, launches search for new CEO, chairman.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2014
Exiting American Realty Capital Properties, Schorsch to give up $100 million in pay

Former executive chairman leaving behind $91 million salary, stock and cash bonuses plus retention award.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH DEC 18, 2014
When technology or outsourcing can help, and when it can't

Advisers need to focus on mission-critical functions, such as meeting with clients and marketing.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH DEC 18, 2014
Worries about robo-advisers are unfounded. Here's why.

If you are losing clients to online advice platforms, you need to look in the mirror

By Matt Halloran
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 18, 2014
Oppenheimer Holdings beset by regulatory investigations

Firm sets aside more than $12 million in light of enforcement actions from the SEC, Finra and Treasury Department.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 17, 2014
The RIA exam equation

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH DEC 17, 2014
What top firms do differently with adviser technology

Answering the question: What practice-oriented features affect firm performance most?

By Matt Sirinides
OPINION DEC 17, 2014
8 ways to reach the next level of client segmentation

By Matthew Halloran
RIAS DEC 15, 2014
United Capital pivots with $2 billion hire

Firm now focused on hiring advisers from larger companies, even wirehouses, as it shifts away from acquisitions.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2014
A second chance at Medicare benefits rolls around

As you work on end-of-year planning for yourself or your parents, make sure Medicare coverage is in place for 2015.

By Katy Votava
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2014
Citigroup fined $15 million for analyst supervisory failures

Failing to supervise research analysts and their handling of material non-public information at issue, Finra says.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2014
New United Capital platform digitizes planning advice

Firm says the platform allows it to better deliver on its planning-centered pitch to clients.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Wedbush Securities latest to choose FolioDynamix's platform
FINTECH DEC 15, 2014
Wedbush Securities latest to choose FolioDynamix's platform

Decision to farm out the wealth management platform for its advisers is a departure.

By Michael Shagrin
FINTECH DEC 14, 2014
Time to upgrade to the iPhone 6?

You know when it's time to upgrade your smartphone but is the latest iPhone the way to go?

By Sheryl Rowling