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YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 25, 2015
Why advisers should care that Nasdaq plans to tap into Bitcoin and its technology

As the cryptocurrency attempts to overcome hurdles to achieve wider acceptance, it should be on advisers' radar screens.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 25, 2015
The war of words among robos

It's time to call a truce in the war of words among robo-rivals and get back to business.

Will the LearnVest-Northwestern Mutual deal lead to a culture clash?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 25, 2015
Will the LearnVest-Northwestern Mutual deal lead to a culture clash?

Learnvest-Northwestern deal bodes well for fin tech firms, robos, but it's uncertain whether the financial planning service can maintain its indie culture.

Schwab keeps forced cash allocation for newly announced advisers' robo
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 25, 2015
Schwab keeps forced cash allocation for newly announced advisers' robo

The custodian will require institutional users of its robo-platform to hold a certain amount of assets in cash. <i>(See also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20150310/FREE/310009998/PH&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>10 top robo-advisers to watch</a>)</i>

Using LinkedIn to generate leads
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION MAR 25, 2015
Using LinkedIn to generate leads

Create a system for using the social media site to gain introductions to your target prospects.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 23, 2015
Robo-advisers transform from threat to tool

Forward-thinking advisers and robo-advice platforms are finding middle ground that could be a boost for all involved.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 22, 2015
Know the cyberrisks to thwart them

There's more to cybercrime than stealing client data, such as reputational risks to your brand

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 18, 2015
Is free too expensive?

When a custodian offers you free technology, that's a good thing, right? Maybe not.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 18, 2015
Why lease when you can own your website?

Template-based web design systems might make things easy, but most of them have major drawbacks.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 16, 2015
Robo-advisers can't handle complex decisions

Critical thinking that requires human reasoning spells an opportunity for human advisers

TA Associates acquires Orion Advisor Services in NorthStar deal
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS MAR 16, 2015
TA Associates acquires Orion Advisor Services in NorthStar deal

Boston-based private equity firm <a href=&#8221;http://www.ta.com/&#8221;>TA Associates</a> announced on Monday that it is acquiring majority interest in NorthStar Financial Services and its nine subsidiary providers.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 12, 2015
The commoditization of the robo adviser

As online advice firms continue to mimic each other, they will come under pressure to differentiate themselves through new services and lower costs.

Schwab to launch adviser robo in Q2; consumer version unveiled today
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 12, 2015
Schwab to launch adviser robo in Q2; consumer version unveiled today

Charles Schwab &amp; Co. will unveil its white label online platform for advisers in the second quarter.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 11, 2015
Investor trust. We can rebuild it.

Social media will be essential, and instead of going full automation, pair investing technology with a professional.

Vanguard may expand fast-growing virtual investing service to advisers
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS MAR 11, 2015
Vanguard may expand fast-growing virtual investing service to advisers

Pilot raised more than $9 billion last year along with hopes for more direct-to-consumer fund sales.

Apps to help advisers manage their emails
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 10, 2015
Apps to help advisers manage their emails

A full inbox of emails is daunting for any adviser, but these apps can help.

Schwab 'robo-adviser' bets big on cash and 'smart' beta
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 09, 2015
Schwab 'robo-adviser' bets big on cash and 'smart' beta

Brokerage platform will use asset-allocation strategies of disputed merit with retail clients.

Wealthfront, Edelman clash on robo-advisers
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS MAR 09, 2015
Wealthfront, Edelman clash on robo-advisers

The old guard of wealth management clashed with the new as Ric Edelman delivered a bleak assessment of his peers' future during a spirited debate with Adam Nash, the top executive at Wealthfront.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 08, 2015
Why advisers should make both face-to-face and online networking priorities

Solid and active networking strategy ensures advisers stay well-connected to clients and provides an opportunity to remain highly visible in a crowded market.

The smoke and mirrors of stock repurchase plans
YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES MAR 06, 2015
The smoke and mirrors of stock repurchase plans

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: These plans are all the rage, but whether they provide any benefits to shareholders is a whole different issue.