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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2017
LPL's recruiting of top advisers falls for third straight quarter

Decline in the number of new individuals or teams with $100 million or more in assets comes after best recruiting year ever in 2016.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2017
Schwab study: Firms want people skills more than analytical prowess

Sales ability and experience remains a high priority for new personnel.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2017
RBC Wealth Management on recruiting roll

Firm has seen a net gain of 11 advisory teams and $4.25 billion in client assets in the year through September.

FINTECH NOV 14, 2017
Envestnet Tamarac overhauls adviser software

Developer says total suite revamp is part of plan to improve client engagement and open architecture features.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2017
Firms explore ways to bolster the number of female financial advisers

Advisory firms describe changes in recruiting, compensation and coaching that can boost support for women.

BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2017
Say goodbye to IBDs, and hello to 'IAB firms'

"Independent advisory and brokerage " is a more precise description for firms with proper fees and services.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 13, 2017
Financial advice industry must give 'soft skills' the credit they deserve

Leaders need to shift the culture and start reinforcing the idea that communication skills are valuable and highly desired.

FINTECH NOV 13, 2017
Three former TD execs have big plans for small TAMP

After recapitalizing Fusion Capital Management, they are ready to invest in marketing and technology to accelerate growth.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2017
Ex-Merrill rep suspended, fined $10,000 over expense reports

Finra says Sandy Galuppo submitted improper reimbursement requests.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2017
How confusing are the fees brokers charge?

Although a common cost estimate is 100 basis points of assets under management, a new Personal Capital report finds advisory fees at large firms ranging from 1.25% to 3%.

FINTECH NOV 09, 2017
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech

This month's edition kicks off with the big debut of CleverDome, a next-generation cybersecurity solution.

RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2017
Smart data can improve behavior, outcomes for retirement savers

The defined contribution industry, record keepers and advisers alike, must catch up fast.

FINTECH NOV 09, 2017
Advisers still wary of bitcoin as interest grows

Debate rages over whether digital asset is a new currency or risky fad.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2017
Behavioral finance can attract fee-based assets

Complement that with client segmentation capturing qualitative and emotional factors.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2017
Merrill Lynch releases new compensation plan

Advisers bringing in enough accounts will be rewarded, those falling short will see compensation cut.

FINTECH NOV 08, 2017
Capitect using technology to deliver 'mass personalization' to portfolios

Software could disrupt model marketplaces and increase value of investment management

MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 07, 2017
Millennials, women drive assets to ESG strategies

The number of ESG funds has increased sharply over the past few years, and interest is growing among advisers.

FINTECH NOV 07, 2017
Salesforce partners with IBM Watson for AI use in CRM

New software kit promises to simplify process of creating artificial-intelligence-powered tools for advisers.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2017
Philip Palaveev on how firms should be recruiting young talent

Next generation of financial advisors needs and deserves more attention and training.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2017
Tap role models to maximize efficiency

What, and how, financial advisers can learn from successful practices.