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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2015
Possible election to Congress has this adviser thinking of practice transition

After winning his party's primary for a House seat, French Hill contemplates next move.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2015
JPMorgan sues $2B team who left for Morgan Stanley

JPMorgan is seeking a restraining order against six brokers for allegedly contacting clients and defaming the company.

If advisers don't have a defined brand, marketing efforts can fail
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2015
If advisers don't have a defined brand, marketing efforts can fail

Without a strong brand, adviser marketing runs the risk of being disjointed or inconsistent.

FINTECH MAY 21, 2015
3 due diligence steps advisers should take to avoid costly technology mistakes

Slow down the tech selection process to thoroughly consider how new technology will work with and for your firm.

Expect a rate increase this year, Yellen says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2015
Expect a rate increase this year, Yellen says

Federal Reserve chief says indicators are moving in the right direction; rate hikes will be gradual.

Increase your conference attendee ROI with one incredibly simple trick
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2015
Increase your conference attendee ROI with one incredibly simple trick

It's decidedly old school but it works if you want to get the most bang for your conference buck

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 19, 2015
How an iconic NY clothing store beat the succession odds and tripled sales

Only 30% of family businesses survive into the second generation, and only 12% are viable into the third. But the three Hirshleifer sisters found a way to play to their different strengths.

FINTECH MAY 19, 2015
Robo-adviser jumps into college savings market

FutureAdvisor starts offering free online access to 529 plans, Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts, UTMAs and UGMAs, with hope that consumers will sign on to advice platform.

Elite advisers focused on employees and operations for future growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2015
Elite advisers focused on employees and operations for future growth

Continued success will require more than marketing focus, top performing firms say.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2015
Top longevity researchers seek a real fountain of youth

Investment boom in research and treatments aimed at increasing lifespans

Consumer website that offers background checks irks advisers
FINTECH MAY 18, 2015
Consumer website that offers background checks irks advisers

A new website for consumers is drawing complaints from financial advisers who say it forces advisers to consent to, and even pay for, background checks on themselves — or risk losing credibility with potential clients.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2015
Baird scoops up advisers with $1.1 billion from Wells Fargo

The group of six advisers brought in $5.44 million in annual revenue for their former firm.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2015
Raymond James nabs $665 million Morgan Stanley team

Second big unit in as many weeks to leave wirehouse for regional firm.

7 qualities of the most effective team leaders
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2015
7 qualities of the most effective team leaders

It takes partnership and collaboration to build a team that can achieve goals and create sustainable success.

What are the industry's best and brightest reading this summer?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2015
What are the industry's best and brightest reading this summer?

Top literary picks for when you want to improve your business or enjoy a fun beach read.

7 signs the fiduciary movement is coming to an end
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2015
7 signs the fiduciary movement is coming to an end

The reasons why it's time to close the curtain on the fiduciary movement and move on to finding the answers to more impactful questions

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2015
What extreme longevity will mean for the advice industry

Clients potentially living deeper into their 100s has planning implications advisers would be wise to start thinking about now.

FINTECH MAY 15, 2015
Pershing taps Marstone partnership to debut first adviser-focused robo

The platform, which can be white-labeled for advisers, powers risk profiling, account opening and digital advice, and allows advisers to input their own portfolio models.

Automating better compliance to meet new SEC requirements
OPINION MAY 15, 2015
Automating better compliance to meet new SEC requirements

Here's how to meet the regulator's cybersecurity demands to protect your client's data

Advisers drop the ball, don't prepare for 'Mobilegeddon'
FINTECH MAY 15, 2015
Advisers drop the ball, don't prepare for 'Mobilegeddon'

Google is switching its algorithm to favor mobile-friendly websites for mobile searches, and that's going to leave many advisers hidden far down in search results.