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RIAS OCT 26, 2016
Former Oppenheimer broker pleads guilty to insider trading

David Hobson exploited inside information provided by his friend, who worked at a pharmaceutical company.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Advisory firms have grown larger than ever, leading to a decrease in professional productivity

Research from <i>IN</i>'s new study shows how a decline in productivity can be turned into future growth.

Get ready for more whistleblowers in the financial advice sector
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Get ready for more whistleblowers in the financial advice sector

The SEC and states like Indiana believe company insiders can provide better insights on fraud and wrongdoing than aggrieved investors can.

Barrage of Schwab ads to proclaim virtues of fiduciary advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Barrage of Schwab ads to proclaim virtues of fiduciary advisers

Custodian's print and digital campaign will highlight RIAs' strengths and why investors should hire them.

Custodians tell fee-only advisers to find a new way to stand out after DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Custodians tell fee-only advisers to find a new way to stand out after DOL fiduciary rule

Now that all retirement advice must be in a client's best interest, prospects are going to hear from every type of adviser that they act as fiduciaries.

Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change
RIAS OCT 25, 2016
Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change

Markets and upcoming elections weigh heavily on their outlook.

Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients

Retirees lost $140,000 after Christopher Ariola unduly concentrated them in energy, gold.

RIAS OCT 24, 2016
TD Ameritrade introduces new retail robo-adviser platform

Custodian offers five portfolios with investment selected by Morningstar professionals.

FINTECH OCT 24, 2016
SS&C acquires CRM firm used by large wealth managers

Salentica client relationship management software to become part of Black Diamond platform.

RIAS OCT 24, 2016
Even low-tech tools can trip up advisers going independent

An adviser shares his experience starting his own firm, and the challenges of not being able to depend on a home office anymore for phones, faxes, malware and more.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 23, 2016
Performance-based pay may lead to problems including fines — and even a tarnished brand

Nobel prize winners studied performance-based compensation practices reported back a cautionary tale.

RIAS OCT 21, 2016
FOLIOfn acquires First Affirmative to expand its SRI footprint

The technology company seeks to expand its responsible investing footprint with the RIA.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2016
Help clients manage tax payments during the year

Tax projections at this time of year will tell individuals their total tax liability for 2016, but that doesn't necessarily mean it all has to be paid before the end of the year..

FINTECH OCT 21, 2016
How fintech aims to make DOL fiduciary rule manageable

Wealth of tools popping up to help with compliance, but will require proper adviser due diligence.

RIAS OCT 21, 2016
SEC bars adviser for failing to disclose conflicts of interests in commodities fund

The regulator also ordered John Leo Valentine to pay $140,000 in civil money penalties

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2016
Knut Rostad: Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci should apologize for DOL fiduciary rule remarks

'Dred Scott' comments by the SkyBridge Capital executive 'are so at odds with the DOL rule, law, logic and basic human decency, they demand a rebuke.'

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2016
Finra shouldn't hype 'broken' BrokerCheck to investors: PIABA

System doesn't include reasons for advisers' employment termination and other details public needs before deciding who to hire, a new report found.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2016
The long-term effect of lifestyle-friendly advisory practices

The desire to attain work-life balance is nothing new, but this trend brings both good news and bad news for our industry.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2016
Finra proposes rule to prevent elder financial abuse

Measure requires brokers to establish trusted contacts on accounts and allows them to stop distributions in questionable circumstances.

Massachusetts follows Finra's lead with crackdown on rogue brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2016
Massachusetts follows Finra's lead with crackdown on rogue brokers

State launches a sweep of 241 firms with above-average numbers of brokers with misconduct reports on their records.