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NEWS OPINION OCT 30, 2014
Advisers played a role in market sell-off as they turned to risk-averse ETFs

Pattern of investors moving out of stocks could be set for balance of the year and into 2015.

NEWS OPINION OCT 26, 2014
Opaque ETFs not in the public interest

SEC must keep investors front of mind and avoid being swayed by fund company arguments about nontransparent ETFs

NEWS OPINION OCT 21, 2014
Do we really need more deliberation on the fiduciary standard, commissioner?

It is time for the commission to get to work and craft a rule to make this policy a reality.

NEWS OPINION OCT 19, 2014
Who should be accredited these days?

Time the SEC revamped the accredited investor definition in a way that broadens the potential pool of investors and strengthens verification that they qualify.

NEWS OPINION OCT 17, 2014
No license to boast

New research shows how uncomfortable self promotion makes listeners.

NEWS OPINION OCT 16, 2014
Follow the smart money to alts

If advisers are truly looking out for the best interests of their clients, the 60-40 portfolio approach needs to change.

NEWS OPINION OCT 01, 2014
Apple Pay may feel painless. At first.

Studies show that people spend as much as 100% more when they don't use 'real' money.

Financial planning programs need champions
NEWS OPINION SEP 28, 2014
Financial planning programs need champions

Bringing awareness of the financial planning profession to college campuses requires a combination of ingredients

NEWS OPINION SEP 28, 2014
Fiduciary: Contentious, unsettled

But consensus for one standard building among thought leaders and decision makers

NEWS OPINION SEP 28, 2014
Don't make us laugh

Finra's latest proposal to bring transparency to broker recruitment bonuses doesn't help the investing public

NEWS OPINION SEP 24, 2014
3 major changes taking place in wealth management technology

A three-part transition from technology providers to integrated platform providers is occurring.

NEWS OPINION SEP 22, 2014
The case for taking 401(k)s out of employees' hands

NEWS OPINION SEP 14, 2014
Advisers need to go back to school

Devoting the time and energy to helping clients with college selection makes advisers more valuable, strengthens client relationships

NEWS OPINION SEP 07, 2014
How to track your social media

NEWS OPINION SEP 07, 2014
Be part of the conversation

NEWS OPINION AUG 31, 2014
An accounting is due on wrap accounts

The SEC is following through on its promise to investigate use of these products, and advisers should take heed.

NEWS OPINION AUG 10, 2014
Alpha predator in the B-D space

NEWS OPINION AUG 07, 2014
How savvy financial advisers work with successful women

Advisers who have the patience, empathy and courage to sift through what matters most to powerful female clients can help them create a plan for success that's likely to make them clients for life.

NEWS OPINION AUG 05, 2014
Smart money eschews big brands

Huge study shows that the most knowledgeable consumers buy the less expensive, store labels.

NEWS OPINION AUG 05, 2014
Getting the most out of social media