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Where advisers are focusing their attention this year
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 05, 2019
Where advisers are focusing their attention this year

Carson Group's survey of its advisers shows they're concentrating on technology, talent and marketing

Three retirement planning conversations advisers can't ignore
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 04, 2019
Three retirement planning conversations advisers can't ignore

Working with clients to clearly define their priorities is a fundamental first step toward structuring a portfolio strategy.

Lessons learned from 21 deals
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 03, 2019
Lessons learned from 21 deals

Dave Barton of Mercer Advisors talks about pricing, deal terms, timelines and other aspects of RIA transactions

Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2019
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client

The broker, David Strnad, "exceeded the scope of his authority" when he made the trades, according to Finra.

Personal compliance: Your social media needs to pass this important test
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 31, 2019
Personal compliance: Your social media needs to pass this important test

Before you chime in, make sure what you write won't be misconstrued.

Overcoming reservations about converting to investment models
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 30, 2019
Overcoming reservations about converting to investment models

Some advisers appreciate what models could do for their business but worry the implementation would be too complicated.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 29, 2019
Rene Nourse says mentoring is the key to diversity

Despite progress, more could be done for women and minority advisers.

Selling your firm, even if you've never thought about it
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES MAY 29, 2019
Selling your firm, even if you've never thought about it

The advisory industry is consolidating, and firms that think they might want to do something at some point should explore their options.

Sometimes a sale is the best succession plan
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS MAY 28, 2019
Sometimes a sale is the best succession plan

Firm discovers the benefits of scale while searching for a way to transfer ownership.

Redtail isn't the only firm with cybersecurity issues
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 28, 2019
Redtail isn't the only firm with cybersecurity issues

Study of 30 mobile apps found vulnerabilities at 29 firms.

Winning in a crowded field
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION MAY 28, 2019
Winning in a crowded field

What the Golden State Warriors' success can teach advisory firms.

What to do when your marketing campaign isn't really a campaign
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION MAY 28, 2019
What to do when your marketing campaign isn't really a campaign

A campaign is not a one-time sales email with no follow-up or a landing page that sits all alone on the web where no one will ever find it.

Legg Mason cuts 12% of staff in revamp as investor Peltz joins board
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 24, 2019
Legg Mason cuts 12% of staff in revamp as investor Peltz joins board

Most of the 120 employees being let go are in the United States.

Auditor: Future of broker-dealer with history of problems is in doubt
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2019
Auditor: Future of broker-dealer with history of problems is in doubt

Newbridge Securities faces large deficit and negative cash flows.

Dealing with widows requires empathy and patience
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2019
Dealing with widows requires empathy and patience

Advisers can help with financial triage and encourage clients to avoid rushing into nonurgent decisions.

4 top surprises from the new tax law
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2019
4 top surprises from the new tax law

Advisers can turn these surprises into planning opportunities this year.

Greg Fleming, Rockefeller Capital spending big on recruits
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2019
Greg Fleming, Rockefeller Capital spending big on recruits

Firm is offering advisers upwards of three times prior year's revenue to move.

Calm in the storm: How advisers can combat emotional investing
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2019
Calm in the storm: How advisers can combat emotional investing

Amid global market volatility, it's easy for investors to fall into the trap of making long-term decisions based on momentary emotions such as fear or greed.

Why our firm hired a data geek instead of another financial adviser
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 21, 2019
Why our firm hired a data geek instead of another financial adviser

Kathryn Brown says the position has made every other role at Morton Brown Family Wealth more productive and has transformed their platform from data storage into data action.

Advisers on the Move: Latest trends in recruiting
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2019
Advisers on the Move: Latest trends in recruiting

Top moves, net gains and losses, plus daily move activity updated weekly