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RIAS DEC 14, 2014
Latest twist in robo-advice: Actively managed funds

Untested approach compared to adding cyanide to cupcakes

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS DEC 14, 2014
RIAs to control 28% of assets by 2018: Cerulli

Dual registrants are a key driver of growth for the segment, which holds 20% of assets today, the research firm said.

By Bianca Flowers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2014
A whirlwind of change — transitioning into the financial planning industry

By Kelly McNerney
RIAS DEC 12, 2014
Krawcheck: Wirehouses undaunted by RIA growth

Former brokerage executive Sallie Krawcheck downplayed the rise of wirehouse breakaways, telling a conference of advisers that wirehouses have more important things to worry about.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2014
Morgan Stanley to pay more of its bonuses upfront

The moves mark a reversal from firm's efforts to defer more pay to tie bankers to the firm and reduce immediate costs.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2014
Morgan Stanley deferring more broker compensation in 2015

Most brokers will likely see a rise of a couple of percentage points in how much of their pay is deferred. The impact will vary depending on how much the broker is bringing in and the length of service.

By Mason Braswell
RIAS DEC 12, 2014
Advisers worry about potential costs of third-party exams

Estimates range from $5,000 to $20,000; sharp opposition to Finra getting involved.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH DEC 11, 2014
NestEgg Wealth acquisition brings white-label robo to advisers

Technology platform will combine digital advice tool with customer relationship management and portfolio management systems.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2014
Citigroup dealt second fine for prospectus lapses

Finra said the firm failed to deliver documents after ETFs were purchased by clients.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2014
The contingency plan: Your succession plan's safety net

Even the best-drafted arrangements can fall apart, so it's important to have a backup

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2014
When slow Internet happens to fast people

Entrepreneur goes where life is slow and the Internet is slower.

By Sheryl Rowling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2014
Jump-start succession planning by broadening advisers' perspectives

The advice business must work together to ensure advisers have the resources and information they need to develop and execute strong succession plans.

By Dale Brown
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2014
How to handle a scandal

Crisis triage easier when the brand is strong to begin with, experts say.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2014
Should your clients use prepaid college tuition plans?

As more schools sign on, guarantees and tuition cost savings attract account holders.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS DEC 10, 2014
Tony Robbins gets advisers talking at the 2014 MarketCounsel Summit

Independent advisers get a dose of inspiration as Tony Robbins continues to champion their cause

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2014
Americans have a low retirement IQ

More than 75% are clueless when it comes to drawing down income in their golden years.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2014
What the SEC's enforcement numbers really tell us

Under Mary Jo White, agency is more prone to launch disciplinary action to correct violations than in the past

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS DEC 10, 2014
The ultimate payoff of advisers striking strategic partnerships

When advisers create more time to better engage their clients, they can build strong and rewarding businesses

By Charles Goldman
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2014
B-Ds taking it on the chin from regulators

With three retail firms in the past couple of weeks disclosing disappointing earnings related to compliance and regulatory issues, the question is: Where does this rash of regulatory actions come from?

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 09, 2014
Could more women traders cut volatility?

Experimental market sessions show more women traders = smaller and fewer bubbles

By Liz Skinner