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Designations matter to your clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2018
Designations matter to your clients

Bottom line: Even if all those credentials are confusing, you need to earn them

Finra's disclosure on use of fine money a good first step to more transparency
NEWS OPINION JUL 07, 2018
Finra's disclosure on use of fine money a good first step to more transparency

More openness about its finances is welcome and may be a precursor to greater disclosure about other areas of its operations.

Independence of auditors critical when easing broker regulations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2018
Independence of auditors critical when easing broker regulations

Basically, the legislation would create simplification.

NEWS OPINION JUN 16, 2018
A more expansive future requires multiple pricing models

Charging fees based on assets under management is OK, but the modern financial advice business is starting to cut varied paths toward different pricing models that might be better both for clients and the overall industry.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 09, 2018
Does the SEC really need to define 'best interest'?

Now's the time for brokers and advisers to weigh in.

NEWS OPINION JUN 02, 2018
IPO filing could usher in new era of legitimacy for RIAs

It seems only natural that IPOs will be the next step.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 26, 2018
No good reason not to support auto-enrollment retirement plans

55 million American workers without a workplace plan must have the opportunity to get that coverage and start investing. They aren't doing it on their own.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 19, 2018
Transparency, credibility, fairness: Finra's decision to explain rationale for penalties is a welcome one

Agency strikes a balance between punishment and deterrence.

NEWS OPINION MAY 19, 2018
Financial schemes against seniors are most often committed by people closest to them

Advisers can — and should — take steps to discourage elder financial fraud.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2018
Financial advisers must manage retirees' aversion to risk with behavioral finance skills

Advisers should be ready to prepare older clients for an altered game plan.