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Perez says DOL fiduciary debate shifts from whether to how
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2015
Perez says DOL fiduciary debate shifts from whether to how

The Secretary of Labor told lawmakers on Tuesday that the conversation has shifted to focus on how to make a new standard work.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 12, 2015
AdvisorSpoke's 'Clark Kent' to the rescue

New blog adopts Superman's alter ego as its anonymous author; aims barbs at popular gossip site AdvisorHub.

The psychology of regulation: applying nudge theory to compliance
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2015
The psychology of regulation: applying nudge theory to compliance

Nudge theory and the rise of advanced technology promise new methods for advisory firms to fight the good fight in a world where the dangers of non-compliance have never been greater.

DOL to launch marathon of hearings on fiduciary rule
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2015
DOL to launch marathon of hearings on fiduciary rule

The four-day event, featuring 75 witnesses from all sides of the debate testifying on panels together, could get heated.

SEC commissioner: DOL fiduciary rule would create 'a mess'
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2015
SEC commissioner: DOL fiduciary rule would create 'a mess'

Daniel Gallagher Jr. says the agency should stand down and not finalize rulemaking.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 11, 2015
SEC works on rule requiring practice transition plans

The regulator wants advisers to develop continuity plans to avoid major disruptions to clients and markets.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Why advisers should set up an in-house video studio

Fidelity finds video is a useful vehicle for timely, targeted messages to emerging investors.

Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2015
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal

Rep. Ann Wagner and three colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee are seeking additional signatories on letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.

Use exit interviews to ensure employees are happier than Amazonians
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 09, 2015
Use exit interviews to ensure employees are happier than Amazonians

Ask departing employees certain questions to uncover bad morale or other issues

Retirement accounts are hitting new highs, which is good news for advisers
YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES AUG 07, 2015
Retirement accounts are hitting new highs, which is good news for advisers

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Investors are really starting to sock money away for retirement, which is good news for advisers.

YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2015
Cetera closing J.P. Turner, offering some brokers jobs at Summit

CEO Larry Roth claims the move is not part of any widespread consolidation within RCAP's retail brokerage division.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
The great wealth transfer is coming, putting advisers at risk

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
Raymond James sets record recruiting $2.4 billion Morgan team

The St. Petersburg, Fla.-based firm, which has focused on attracting veteran advisers from wirehouses or boutique firms, scored the largest coup in its 54-year history with the addition of a $2.4 billion team from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

Sen. Warren attacks SEC chairwoman White's leadership
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
Sen. Warren attacks SEC chairwoman White's leadership

Says top regulator is not pressing for admission of guilt in enforcements, and granting too many waivers.

Should you go it alone or join a corporate RIA?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
Should you go it alone or join a corporate RIA?

Pros and cons of the top succession planning choices.

Michael Kitces' weekend reading for financial advisers
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2015
Michael Kitces' weekend reading for financial advisers

Pimco gets put on notice, the latest twist in the CFP Board-Camarda battle, and the rest of the week's must-reads for advisers

NextGen investors require advisers adopt new classifications
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
NextGen investors require advisers adopt new classifications

Client categories like DIYs, validators and delegators don't fit younger investors.

Is it time to jump into energy stocks?
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 06, 2015
Is it time to jump into energy stocks?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: If 13 weeks of falling energy-stock prices has you looking for an entry point, hold your fire: The sector is still very pricey.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
4 ways advisers can become more actively engaged with female investors

Women want the same things as men when it comes to investing, but their perceptions and approaches differ

Adviser's goals: Keep clients happy and profit growing
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
Adviser's goals: Keep clients happy and profit growing

Sheryl Rowling cares about where her firm stands in terms of assets under management, but it's the bottom line she wants to improve at Rowling &amp; Associates.