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Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 25, 2016
Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change

Markets and upcoming elections weigh heavily on their outlook.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 24, 2016
TD Ameritrade introduces new retail robo-adviser platform

Custodian offers five portfolios with investment selected by Morningstar professionals.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 24, 2016
SS&C acquires CRM firm used by large wealth managers

Salentica client relationship management software to become part of Black Diamond platform.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 24, 2016
Even low-tech tools can trip up advisers going independent

An adviser shares his experience starting his own firm, and the challenges of not being able to depend on a home office anymore for phones, faxes, malware and more.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 21, 2016
FOLIOfn acquires First Affirmative to expand its SRI footprint

The technology company seeks to expand its responsible investing footprint with the RIA.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 21, 2016
How fintech aims to make DOL fiduciary rule manageable

Wealth of tools popping up to help with compliance, but will require proper adviser due diligence.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 19, 2016
Advisory firms growing with tech, but not without troubles and false starts

Advisers know technology can improve efficiencies and foster strong client relationships, but some are finding the latest tools don't always deliver as planned.

Why Pershing is cherry-picking the robo-advisers it offers its clients
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 19, 2016
Why Pershing is cherry-picking the robo-advisers it offers its clients

The custodian and clearing firm is quietly building an offering of digital advice integrations it offers its clients.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 18, 2016
Fidelity's robo for financial advisers will give clients eMoney tools

Planning centric digital advice solution part of new Fidelity platform for advisers.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 17, 2016
Broker-dealers deploying advanced cybersecurity measures

Tech experts are showing, not just telling, advisers that they are vulnerable to online threats

Advisers finding more social media success
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 14, 2016
Advisers finding more social media success

Planners are tweeting and posting to the web more — and many are gaining new clients from the effort.

YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES OCT 13, 2016
LendingClub introduces peer-lending robo for advisers

LendingRobot allows planners to create client accounts with unique risk and investment profiles.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 12, 2016
Adviser shares two technology must-haves to help land prospects

Alex Murguia, financial planner and tech expert, says having client portals and a mobile-friendly website are elemental for building a successful practice.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 11, 2016
Banks' collaborations with technology firms will benefit financial advisers

Why banks are finally coming around to working with fintech companies.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 10, 2016
Envestnet buys analytics firm with eye toward DOL fiduciary rule compliance

Firm purchases Wheelhouse Analytics as tool to glean more insight into client portfolios and benchmark accounts against peers.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
How I tackled tech when starting a new advisory firm

Picking tools that perform well individually and enhance the client experience are critical; the next step throughout the industry will need to be better integration.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
Steps advisers must take to avoid email cyberattacks

The bottom line is that every email should be viewed with suspicion.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
Financial advisers severely underestimating cyberthreats: experts

The biggest threat to the financial advisory industry might be underestimating the risks posed by a hacker or computer virus, technology security experts say.

Encrypting emails, files for clients is crucial, but not always followed
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
Encrypting emails, files for clients is crucial, but not always followed

Encryption is one of the best bets for securing clients' sensitive information

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 05, 2016
Merrill Lynch enters the robo-advisory business

Fees are higher than some competitors, but firm already has brand awareness to make inroads into the market.