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LPL cuts cash bonuses for top three executives in 2014
BROKER DEALERS APR 22, 2015
LPL cuts cash bonuses for top three executives in 2014

CEO Mark Casady takes biggest hit; $1.5M bonus is down 41% from previous year

Going paperless: Advice industry takes on challenge
FINTECH APR 22, 2015
Going paperless: Advice industry takes on challenge

In an industry notorious for documents and signatures, firms welcome chance to automate

Finra board approves changes to public communication rules
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2015
Finra board approves changes to public communication rules

Broker-dealer regulator says parts of communications rules that would be excised include the filing of generic investment company material and shareholder reports.

FINTECH APR 20, 2015
Question for advisers: Why did Verizon buy dial-up dinosaur AOL?

Because the company has its sights on mobile, and so should you.

FINTECH APR 20, 2015
Where are people searching for financial advisers, planners and brokers?

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 20, 2015
Keep clients for the long haul by bolstering risk assessment procedures

Firms without adequate client risk assessment systems will have a hard time keeping business when the market goes south

FINTECH APR 20, 2015
Optimizing your site can give you a leg up

Take the time to get your site mobile-ready, and make sure the content on it is easily readable and navigable

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 20, 2015
ING/Voya boosts female adviser head count past industry average

The firm has boosted female adviser head count past industry average over the past eight years through successful networking and mentoring programs.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2015
3 generational myths causing a gap

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 17, 2015
Don't let infidelity cloud your clients' decisions in divorce

Splits resulting from infidelity outed by this week's data hack of Ashley Madison will involve emotional hurdles advisers need to manage.

Sheryl Garrett, Wealthminder launch robo offering
FINTECH APR 17, 2015
Sheryl Garrett, Wealthminder launch robo offering

For $10 a month per client, advisers can access software to generate financial plans.

Don't let your business go down in flames like Kodak
OPINION APR 17, 2015
Don't let your business go down in flames like Kodak

Insights from Peter Diamandis, the renowned pioneer in innovation, who is CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation.

RIAS APR 16, 2015
SEC bans Lee Weiss from the brokerage and investment advisory industry

Mr. Weiss and his firm will pay $8.4 million in relief to investors he duped in tobacco-related scheme

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2015
SEC says phony adviser is ripping off members of the military

The latest pretend adviser to emerge, Leroy Brown Jr., may win a grand prize for lying.

How advisers can avoid Finra scrutiny over personal liens, judgments, or bankruptcies
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2015
How advisers can avoid Finra scrutiny over personal liens, judgments, or bankruptcies

While disclosures of negative personal financial events are not pleasant, the consequences of not making them can be severe.

Adviser explains his process for creating a successful niche practice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2015
Adviser explains his process for creating a successful niche practice

Latest in our 'Adviser's Consultant' series, featuring practice management strategies that work.

RIAS APR 16, 2015
HighTower recruits $550 million UBS team

TC Wealth Management joins in New York, adds to HighTower's 13 transitions in 2014.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2015
What it takes to be a fiduciary

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2015
Don't underestimate the potential impact of Tony Robbins on the financial advice arena

Tony Robbins might be one of the few people with the intelligence, experience, empathy, drive and powers of persuasion to move the advice industry forward. </br><b><i>Related: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20141116/REG/311169985/tony-robbins-wants-to-be-the-new-voice-for-independent-advisers&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tony Robbins wants to be the new voice for independent advisers</a></b></i>

Broker-dealer sales practices to seniors focus of Massachusetts sweep
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2015
Broker-dealer sales practices to seniors focus of Massachusetts sweep

Survey intended to inform regulators, prevent financial abuse of elders.