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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 02, 2014
Robo-advisers say they aren't worried about Schwab

Robo-advisers say they aren't worried about Schwab's new entrant but one market analyst isn't so sure the young industry can hold up against the giant household name.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH DEC 02, 2014
Running an advisory practice in the age of the robo-adviser

Using online platforms to outsource compliance and back office responsibilities can help advisers focus their time.

By Charles Sizemore
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2014
Advisers must help clients decide how HSAs fit in their plans

Clients need more knowledge about health savings accounts and their potential role in helping fund health and retirement needs.

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2014
Key House Republicans bash SEC exam user fee idea

In a letter to SEC chairman Mary Jo White, two key House Republicans outline opposition to having RIA pay for SEC exams; tell her to reallocate resources to boost exam record

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES DEC 01, 2014
Oil producers are feeling the heat from falling prices

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu, some oil producers have a lot to lose from cheap oil. Plus: Merrill brokers are heading for greener pastures, activist investors are taking over, and tune up your holiday tipping practices.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH DEC 01, 2014
Finra expected to adopt CARDS despite vocal industry resistance

Opponents like SIFMA and FSI remain wary of the potential costs, customer data security, but Finra asserts that CARDS will help investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION NOV 30, 2014
Reaching out through LinkedIn

By Kristin Andree
FINTECH NOV 30, 2014
New LinkedIn tool could help advisers with marketing, compliance

An added function allows the exporting of first-degree connections, endorsements, comments made in groups and other LinkedIn content.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2014
Why employee benefit brokers are teaming with 401(k) advisers

With a new health care reform employer mandate on the way, expanding expertise becomes imperative

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 28, 2014
Advisers find new ways to attract increasingly wealthy population — women

Buckingham hires novel director position focused on financial solutions for female clients.

By Liz Skinner
BROKER DEALERS NOV 26, 2014
Next Financial Holdings' D'Angelo resigns as CEO, chairman

One of the firm's six original principals, he will remain as a corporate director.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 26, 2014
Government workers get first crack at phased retirement

Will federal program set an example for the private sector?

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 26, 2014
CFP Board quietly cutting deals on compensation descriptions

The organization is trying to calm the controversy over how advisers holding the CFP designation define themselves

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS NOV 26, 2014
4 skills that help advisers function like CEOs

High-functioning advisory teams embrace practices also used in many C-suites

By Ray Sclafani
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 26, 2014
Debate still rages over fee-only issue

NAPFA ruling fuels war of words among RIAs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 25, 2014
Mutual funds to face new rules from SEC on portfolio holdings

The agency's goal is to ensure funds are liquid enough to meet client redemptions.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 25, 2014
What you can expect from the holiday shopping season

Anticipating the highest sales in 3 years, retailers are offering everything from free Ubers to Frozen ice palaces to get shoppers in the door.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH NOV 24, 2014
New, easy and free technology to figure out capital gains distributions

Online database makes avoiding complicated tax savings a thing of the past.

By Sheryl Rowling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 24, 2014
What the Pimco saga can teach advisers

Due diligence on funds requires blending performance data with professional judgment

By Blaine F. Aikin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 24, 2014
Mixing tax time and the holidays

Financial advisers should be urging their higher-income clients to come in for tax planning sessions.

By Andrew Leigh