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Women taking bigger role in family finances, despite men: Report
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2020
Women taking bigger role in family finances, despite men: Report

Nearly a third of women said they had primary responsibility for household saving and investing decisions, but only 5% of men agreed

Navigating unexpected change
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 10, 2020
Navigating unexpected change

Here are three questions that can help guide us as we move forward on this new path

The online evolution of retirement plan practices
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 10, 2020
The online evolution of retirement plan practices

There are opportunities in the defined-contribution world in the wake of the pandemic

Merrill Lynch bets on its next generation of advisers
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 10, 2020
Merrill Lynch bets on its next generation of advisers

The wirehouse is creating a new avenue for its 'client associates' to become full-fledged financial advisers

RIAs may be heading for a 'succession planning crisis'
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2020
RIAs may be heading for a 'succession planning crisis'

Advisers are not planning for a transition in leadership despite a lack of confidence in the next generation, according to new research

How to profitably serve mass affluent clients
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 09, 2020
How to profitably serve mass affluent clients

It takes efficient systems, technology and people to make this approach work

6 ways to build client relationships during crises
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 09, 2020
6 ways to build client relationships during crises

Everyone feels vulnerable during the panic, so here are some ways to help your clients cope

Formula for change
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 08, 2020
Formula for change

Most of the time what’s holding you back from making a change is fear of some far-fetched negative outcome or, worse still, the dreaded unknown

Advisers must focus on health and empathy in the new normal
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2020
Advisers must focus on health and empathy in the new normal

Clients are looking for advice on total health and well-being in a post COVID-19 world

Trio managing $370 million exits Wells Fargo for LPL
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2020
Trio managing $370 million exits Wells Fargo for LPL

The Springfield, Ill., employee brokers are affiliating through the Private Advisor Group, one of LPL's largest OSJs

RIAs taking PPP loans is not so black and white
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 07, 2020
RIAs taking PPP loans is not so black and white

Some in the industry are questioning whether it's appropriate for advisers to accept these forgivable loans

The power of information
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 07, 2020
The power of information

I won’t pretend to have solutions to the rampant polarization in our country, but knowledge improves discourse, and discourse leads to solutions

Finra's fine proceeds to upgrade technology, track trading, educate investors
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2020
Finra's fine proceeds to upgrade technology, track trading, educate investors

The self-regulator used $39.5 million in fines plus another $31.6 million from reserves for the initiatives

Finra adds human resources officer
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2020
Finra adds human resources officer

Rainia Washington becomes the lone African-American executive at the regulator

Goldman executive has advice for his white colleagues
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 05, 2020
Goldman executive has advice for his white colleagues

Frederick Baba, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, recalls a litany of black deaths and the protests that followed

Team managing $285 million switches to Raymond James from Waddell & Reed
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2020
Team managing $285 million switches to Raymond James from Waddell & Reed

The trio of advisers operates as PDX Wealth Management in Lake Oswego, Ore.

Finra orders Merrill Lynch to pay $7.2 million over mutual fund overcharges
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2020
Finra orders Merrill Lynch to pay $7.2 million over mutual fund overcharges

The brokerage reimbursed customers a year ago, earning a break on sanctions for cooperation

Reporting technology for RIAs
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 04, 2020
Reporting technology for RIAs

As breakaways build their tech stack, the reporting provider serves as a 'hub' through which data flows to the firm's back-office infrastructure

Fund manager indicted over $68 million fraud scheme
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 03, 2020
Fund manager indicted over $68 million fraud scheme

Brenda Smith of Philadelphia diverted tens of millions of dollars from Broad Reach Capital, according to the charges

Raymond James sues Ohio National for $10 million in VA commission fight
YOUR PRACTICE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 03, 2020
Raymond James sues Ohio National for $10 million in VA commission fight

Raymond James is the latest broker to join the tussle over compensation on the insurer's variable annuities