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Inserting strong language into rules, such as that wiping clean a broker's record should only be considered 'an extreme remedy,' could give it more weight.
Culture, planning and even mistakes help firms thrive.
In-depth research and new partnerships are needed to investigate the rational and emotional ways investors think about money, investing and their advisers.
Just 47% of multimillionaires ages 18 to 34 use an adviser, a new study finds. That means wealth managers may be missing opportunities to discuss health, family and financial values with those and other potential clients.
Plan advisers need to make sure they can properly service MEPs and are not just dazzled by the idea of adding dozens of new clients.
Markets remain vulnerable to manipulation by clever traders with computer skills
Many advisers are trying to decide whether to offer a digital advice platform and how to incorporate and price the service. <b><i>(Don't miss: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20150310/FREE/310009998/PH/10-top-robo-advisers-to-watch" target="_blank">10 top robo-advisers to watch</a>)</i></b>
Morningstar wants to become 'ubiquitous' with investors, according to founder Joe Mansueto. Will their new initiatives turn around the firm's declining share prices and profits?
Group asserts its intent to 'continue to vigorously defend itself' against lawsuit
Over 60 brokers have jumped to LPL since October, MetLife alleges; former brokers strike back, accusing the insurance company of poor practices.
For Armond A. Dinverno of Balasa Dinverno Foltz, leadership means grooming the next generation of adviser talent.
Fees and expenses matter, but in a procedurally prudent investment process, their management should account for less than 10% of a fiduciary's total efforts
Regulator charges Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott with misusing investors funds, fines her $100,000.
A tale of finding a solution to the yellow pad.
Halbert Hargrove taps the medical profession's expertise in drawing out important client information.
Government watchdog says securities regulator vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Inside a biohacker's booming business and its health claims
Using lessons from behavioral finance can help advisers soothe clients' emotions during challenging times.