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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2016
New data reveals why your job search just got easier

U.S. job vacancies rose to a record high in July, at 5.87 million, according to a new government report.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2016
Industry, adviser groups raise concerns about SEC's business continuity proposal

They caution that making advisers liable for fraud if they lack such a plan is the wrong way to achieve investor protection goals.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2016
Raymond James, Baird to pay $850,000 for SEC wrap-fee violations

Some of the firms' clients weren't aware of costs paid beyond the wrap-fee programs

RIAS SEP 08, 2016
HighTower Advisors gains traction in RIA market

The firm is most focused on RIAs that don't want to sell but will pay for its services.

RCAP to close wholesaling REIT division after charges of fraud, declining sales
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2016
RCAP to close wholesaling REIT division after charges of fraud, declining sales

Company founded by one-time real estate mogul Nicholas Schorsch announces $3 million settlement with Massachusetts Securities Division and said it will lay off nearly 150 employees.

Take 5: Kunal Kapoor, Morningstar's next CEO, says advisers must demonstrate their value through technology
FINTECH SEP 07, 2016
Take 5: Kunal Kapoor, Morningstar's next CEO, says advisers must demonstrate their value through technology

Five candid reponses on how he will lead the firm, the virtues of robo-advice, and rooting for both the Cubs and White Sox.

Advisers have a fiduciary duty to put robust business continuity plans in place
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2016
Advisers have a fiduciary duty to put robust business continuity plans in place

As fiduciaries, advisers have twin duties of loyalty and care to their clients.

Use the DOL fiduciary rule as a catalyst to transform your business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2016
Use the DOL fiduciary rule as a catalyst to transform your business

To move from DOL compliance to transformation, you will need to focus on several key issues to drive the speed and effectiveness of these changes within your business.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2016
What advisers need to consider before starting a separate business venture

There are some ethical considerations that deserve some thought before launching a non-financial planning business.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2016
CFP Board announces agenda for new Center for Financial Planning

Initiatives seek to address gender and racial diversity, workforce development, and academic research among financial planners.

Wells Fargo recruits brokers with combined $807 million of assets from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2016
Wells Fargo recruits brokers with combined $807 million of assets from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley

The Anderson Remchuck Wealth Management Group managed $700 million at JPMorgan.

How frivolous customer disputes can be erased from Finra BrokerCheck
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2016
How frivolous customer disputes can be erased from Finra BrokerCheck

Customer complaint disclosures that are erroneous or without merit are all too common.

What interns do and should not do for advisory firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2016
What interns do and should not do for advisory firms

Advisers offer tips on running a smooth internship program that's a boon for recruitment.

Amid slowdown, Raymond James recruits more adviser teams
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2016
Amid slowdown, Raymond James recruits more adviser teams

Overall, adviser moves are down 46% compared with the same quarter in 2015.

Do retainers beat AUM-based fees under fiduciary rule?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 02, 2016
Do retainers beat AUM-based fees under fiduciary rule?

New paper makes the case for advisers to charge clients flat fees versus fees based on assets given the approaching DOL regulation. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-faq&quot;_blank&quot;>A comprehensive, searchable database of advisers' fiduciary FAQs</a>)</i></b>

SEC steps up scrutiny of adviser use of social media
FINTECH SEP 02, 2016
SEC steps up scrutiny of adviser use of social media

New rule to include site information on Form ADV part of evolving regulations on the web tool.

Why financial advisers need to worry about technology addiction
FINTECH SEP 01, 2016
Why financial advisers need to worry about technology addiction

Give yourself the gift of unplugging or risk opening yourself up to unhealthy habits.

Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule
FINTECH SEP 01, 2016
Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule

More software providers will add or enhance their tools to assist advisers in meeting the regulation's requirements.

Financial advisers push boundaries of social media
RIAS SEP 01, 2016
Financial advisers push boundaries of social media

RIAs, wirehouses exploring new ways of connecting with clients online.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2016
What to do when a colleague's cognitive skills are deteriorating

This new column provides a forum for the discussion of ethical issues within the financial planning community.