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Finra plan to address unpaid arbitration award problem deserves fair hearing
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2019
Finra plan to address unpaid arbitration award problem deserves fair hearing

The issue has been a problem for Finra — and investors — for a long time.

Finra tackles critical issue in assessing impact of innovation
NEWS OPINION MAY 04, 2019
Finra tackles critical issue in assessing impact of innovation

These assessments and guidance can smooth the way for its member firms to make better-informed decisions about technology.

Criticism of Richard Thaler proposal must not prevent discussion
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2019
Criticism of Richard Thaler proposal must not prevent discussion

Having leading retirement thinkers instigate policy discussions on boosting retirement income could be our best hope to spark positive change.

Finra reminds brokerages of a client's right to a straight answer
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 20, 2019
Finra reminds brokerages of a client's right to a straight answer

It's all about transparency: New guidance could help brokers on the move retain loyal clients.

Help parents plan early, realistically around their kids' college costs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 13, 2019
Help parents plan early, realistically around their kids' college costs

Advisers may not be college planning experts, but they should be helping clients and their children think things through.

Want to keep good employees? Know what they value most from their firm
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2019
Want to keep good employees? Know what they value most from their firm

Good pay and benefits matter, but so do management follow-through, regular communication and adequate training.

The need for a successor can sneak up on you, so plan ahead
NEWS OPINION MAR 30, 2019
The need for a successor can sneak up on you, so plan ahead

After a lifetime of work, be sure to go out on a high note.

Don't write off ESG investments out of habit — the demand is real
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
Don't write off ESG investments out of habit — the demand is real

There is appetite from 401(k) participants, and options to feed them.

Regulatory amnesty opens advisers' eyes to past wrongs
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2019
Regulatory amnesty opens advisers' eyes to past wrongs

SEC, Finra shining spotlight on problems that can no longer be overlooked.

Advisers can — and must — help improve financial literacy in America
NEWS OPINION MAR 09, 2019
Advisers can — and must — help improve financial literacy in America

The lack of education is a problem, and there's a lot you can do to fix that.