Practice Management

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YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2014
Advisers back SEC initiative on exams

A new SEC plan to target advisers who have never undergone formal compliance examination is drawing support from advisers.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 03, 2014
Advisers differ on whether in-house investment management is a plus

Brodeski says advisers should advise; Carson insists that it's possible to generate alpha.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2014
CFP Board will switch to electronic exams later this year

No more "fill in the dot completely" when the CFP Board begins administering CFP exam on computers later this year.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2014
Outside pressure helps change CFP Board's mind on offering continuing-ed program

Prospective plans by the CFP Board to develop its own continuing education curriculum had some financial advisers concerned over possible conflicts of interest. The idea has been pulled, for the time being.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 02, 2014
Wealth manager thrives on 'do it yourself' culture

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 31, 2014
Guiding widows into a new life

Working with women who've lost a spouse requires behavioral-finance acumen; 'decision-free zone'

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 31, 2014
Spouse's death left wife with difficult decisions

Suddenly hit with questions about life insurance and wills; tough choices under the best of circumstances

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2014
Health savings accounts gain in popularity

They're a great way to save on federal taxes, but state treatments differ widely.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JAN 30, 2014
Industry must draw a line between brokers and financial advisers, TD exec says

Even as services evolve, the two groups' definitions are distinct – and should stay that way, Schweiss says.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2014
Advisers in storm-ravaged Oklahoma struggle to find clients, neighbors

Advisers in storm-ravaged Oklahoma struggle to find clients and neighbors amid the devastation left by Monday's massive tornado.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 29, 2014
Advisers go to extremes to avoid detection when looking for another job

Advisers have asked for meetings in out-of-the-way hotels, dive bars and off the Jersey Turnpike.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JAN 28, 2014
Industry group launches latest TV commercial to build CFP brand

Part of four-year, $40 million campaign.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2014
Convincing women to build a stake in their financial future

"Celebrate the women who have really become engaged and grown their knowledge and confidence in regard to financial decision making and financial topics,” Paula Chesser said.

YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JAN 28, 2014
Joe Duran: Are you 'living the why?'

In the wake of Mohamed El-Erian's surprising departure from Pimco, Joe Duran began to ask himself what makes people change course, what motivates people to change and to question the purpose that drives all of us in our daily lives.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 28, 2014
Using software as a succession-planning tool

Younger advisers being transitioned into larger roles in the business have a distinct advantage that helps them build client relationships — their comfort with technology.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2014
Adhesion Wealth adds behavioral finance tools to investment plans

Joins efforts of other turnkey asset management providers in helping clients factor in fears, biases and emotions.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2014
Pay attention to the power grabbers at your firm

“High-powered Napoleons” can undo a business from within

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2014
Husbands stifle wife-adviser relationships

Men worry about leaving their spouse unprepared when they die, but still may be part of the problem, a new Fidelity report finds.

YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2014
Tapping into Twitter for more than a hot IPO

HedgeChatter to parse online financial chatter to drive investment ideas.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 27, 2014
A look at today's generation of online RIAs