Jim Nagengast was named president of Securities America Inc., the broker-dealer unit of Securities America Financial Corp.
There’s some movement in the data consolidation and reconciliation industry that advisers should keep an eye on.
Financial advisers typically spend months working with a business consultant to develop a plan for expanding their firms, and face a bill of at least several thousand dollars.
Break the mold and create a memorable and rewarding client appreciation event that gives back to the community.
In a move to attract a broader client base, Tamarac Inc. last week launched an updated version of its Advisor software that will cost small advisory firms about half of what they would pay for the current edition.
Here's where to refer clients and non-clients asking, “How big a hit will I take if I cash out my 401(k)?”
They have reason to be nervous: Women work 12 fewer years than men on average and have less put away for retirement.
The SEC has released its second ComplianceAlert aimed at providing guidance to chief compliance officers.
When it comes to implementing new technologies, a number of financial advisers are discouraged by poor results and inadequate returns on their investments, according to a study that will be released today by the Denver-based Financial Planning Association.
Compliance costs rose 65%from January 2007 through March 2008 for more than 400 investment advisory firms surveyed by four organizations involved in the advisory business.
This event positions your practice as a retirement resource for baby boomers and helps encourage referrals.
In a recent survey, 321 advisers were asked to identify their three biggest areas of difficulty out of 10 system areas.
Gardening is a popular hobby among boomers and retirees, so don’t underestimate the interest from your clients.
In the wake of a security breach that affected more than 10,000 clients, LPL Financial has taken several steps to increase data protection.
When it comes to helping clients, adviser Daniel Grossman of Acorn Financial LLC in Nashua, N.H., has his feet planted firmly on the ground.
Despite a slowing economy and some potential future funding obstacles, the space industry has nowhere to go but up, participants at a recent space industry conference said.
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The nation's stock exchanges and a major trading platform have entered into new arrangements with Google and Yahoo to provide last-sale trade data at no cost to online users.
A Morningstar platform for advisers will offer a portfolio analysis feature, and E*Assist is offering form generation.
