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In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 14, 2019
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk

The pursuit of talent has advisory firms rolling out structured career training, job skills, even CE credits.

Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare

It's still a seller's market, but potential sellers need to make the right moves to attract buyers.

Cure for financial illiteracy? Teach them when they're young
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Cure for financial illiteracy? Teach them when they're young

Advisers can help clients fight this plague at home

For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2019
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult

New business is 'harder and harder' to bring in the door, says a senior executive.

New CFP Board ads feature lesbian couple
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2019
New CFP Board ads feature lesbian couple

The board is trying to attract a more diverse clientele to CFPs

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2019
How continuing disruption drives sustained success

Even if your entire firm doesn't need renovating, you can still improve segments of it.

Firms can't afford to ignore female clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2019
Firms can't afford to ignore female clients

Holding women-only events and discussing 'fire-drill scenarios' with disengaged wives are two approaches firms could employ to connect with female clients.

Great-West Life taps Edmund Murphy to succeed Robert Reynolds as CEO
YOUR PRACTICE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 07, 2019
Great-West Life taps Edmund Murphy to succeed Robert Reynolds as CEO

Reynolds becomes chairman of Great-West Lifeco US

Annuities group signs up for Rolling Stones tour
YOUR PRACTICE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 07, 2019
Annuities group signs up for Rolling Stones tour

The Alliance for Lifetime Income will be sole sponsor of the band's shows in the U.S. this year.

Don't be afraid to raise advisory firm fees
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 07, 2019
Don't be afraid to raise advisory firm fees

Firms that increase their fees have virtually the same average retention rate as firms that don't, consultant says.

Ron Carson to advisers: Tech is your friend and competitor
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 06, 2019
Ron Carson to advisers: Tech is your friend and competitor

One essential requirement for being a successful financial adviser is embracing a seamless technology experience and service model, he says.

Millennials turning to automated investing in response to market volatility
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 05, 2019
Millennials turning to automated investing in response to market volatility

Older generations still prefer to work with a financial adviser to mitigate risk.

Communicating with clients in tough times
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 05, 2019
Communicating with clients in tough times

Clients seem to be fairly calm about this bout of market volatility, but it's still important for advisers to speak with them directly.

Will big recruiting bonuses move reps to these firms in 2019?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2019
Will big recruiting bonuses move reps to these firms in 2019?

Wells Fargo Advisors, LPL Financial and Cetera Financial Group are dangling deals.

He marries math skills with the gift of gab
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2019
He marries math skills with the gift of gab

Adviser predicts advisers of color will increase as minority populations grow bigger and wealthier.

Cetera new facial recognition technology to improve risk questionnaires
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 04, 2019
Cetera new facial recognition technology to improve risk questionnaires

Broker-dealer network believes it can give advisers a better understanding of what clients are thinking and feeling about money.

Planning potholes and banana peels
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2019
Planning potholes and banana peels

Market volatility can pave the way for more important conversations than those beating the market and reducing your fees.

2019 Icon: Sheryl Garrett
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2019
2019 Icon: Sheryl Garrett

Founder, Garrett Planning Network

2019 Innovator: Heather Ettinger
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2019
2019 Innovator: Heather Ettinger

Managing partner, Luma Wealth Advisors

2019 Innovator: Joseph Coughlin
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2019
2019 Innovator: Joseph Coughlin

Founder and director, MIT AgeLab