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SEC loses another case over the use of in-house judges
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 17, 2016
SEC loses another case over the use of in-house judges

Federal judge, who issued similar ruling in August, says agency could solve the problem easily.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 16, 2016
4 adviser recruiting predictions for the year ahead

What the state of adviser recruiting might look like in 2016, from the wirehouses to the independent space

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 14, 2016
Embrace the robo-adviser disruption

Advisers that embrace this disruption and offer a wider range of services will thrive and prosper in the digital age.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 12, 2016
The coming wave of adviser technology convergence

Advice industry is in the early innings of what promises to be a new period of major technological change.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2016
Sheryl Garrett on the importance of making impartial financial advice accessible to all

How she created a successful hourly financial planning firm for the average person despite early mistakes

From the C Suite with Janney's Timothy Scheve: Patience really is a virtue
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2016
From the C Suite with Janney's Timothy Scheve: Patience really is a virtue

Leaders should be good listeners, and once making it to the top, realize they can no longer be friends with anyone.

From the C Suite with Baird's CEO Paul Purcell: Incentivize people and give them space to run
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 12, 2016
From the C Suite with Baird's CEO Paul Purcell: Incentivize people and give them space to run

His mother's early death and a critical illness of his own contributed to Mr. Purcell's view of the world and the way he leads his firm's 3,200 professionals.

YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
Brokers concerned that senior abuse concerns could lead to costly regulation

They agree with intent of possible legislation, but worry about compliance costs.

YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES FEB 10, 2016
Searching for the perfect investment is counterproductive for clients

The best investments are the options that align with clients' values and goals.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2016
Clarify what diversification really means, and why it matters

What to review during your first diversification discussions with clients.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2016
SEC to boost Finra oversight as self-regulator takes bigger role in broker exams

Agency to lean more heavily on Finra as SEC shifts some of its own resources toward registered investment advisers.

YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES FEB 08, 2016
Wall Street strategists cutting bait on their 2016 market predictions

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The year is only 39 days old, but top Wall Street strategists have already lost faith in their bullish estimates for the S&amp;P 500.

Reach out to clients during volatility or others will
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 08, 2016
Reach out to clients during volatility or others will

Advisers are focusing their energies on managing investment expectations and trying to stifle panic during market gyrations.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2016
You may not be hiring the right position for growth

Having people in place who can handle the extra administrative workload should be a priority.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 08, 2016
Lessons in leadership for advisers from 'Game of Thrones'

The industry's proverbial war will be won by advisers who understand the power of technology.

How to calculate a fair salary for a new hire
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2016
How to calculate a fair salary for a new hire

Advisory firms should not rely solely on national averages, but consult with local colleagues to gauge competitive rates.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2016
Industry needs to rid itself of misleading labels

Profound misrepresentation is just one of the many ways the financial services field misleads customers with language.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 07, 2016
SEC takes steps to avoid Madoff sequel

The regulator must find a way to increase the productivity of its examiners

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2016
Finra orders Barclays Capital to pay $13.75M over mutual fund sales

The self-regulatory organization is continuing its recent push to hold broker-dealers accountable for the suitability of product sales.

Finra sanctions a dozen IBDs $6.7 million for breakpoint snafus
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2016
Finra sanctions a dozen IBDs $6.7 million for breakpoint snafus

Finra ordered a dozen firms to pay restitution and fines totaling $6.7 million for failing to give clients discounts for large purchases of unit investment trusts.