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Fired $1.3B Merrill broker speaks out
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2015
Fired $1.3B Merrill broker speaks out

A 33-year veteran,Thomas Buck won't fight the wirehouse's allegations and is looking to move on after his sudden, unexpected termination

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2015
Answering the questions raised by the DOL's fiduciary proposal

For complete balance, all interested parties should weigh in and the government should listen.

Don't be left behind by robo revolution
FINTECH APR 08, 2015
Don't be left behind by robo revolution

Entrance of big players like Schwab will accelerate changes in the way financial advice is delivered to consumers

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2015
Are low-cost subscription pay models even viable?

To validate higher fees, show the true value of your service.

Vanguard digital advice platform gives investors choice on active vs. passive
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2015
Vanguard digital advice platform gives investors choice on active vs. passive

Stock-and-bond pickers are a side dish served on request in soon-to-come digital advice offering.

SEC puts emphasis on retirement savers in 2015 exam priorities
RIAS APR 07, 2015
SEC puts emphasis on retirement savers in 2015 exam priorities

This year, the regulator says it will explore risks associated with increasingly popular alternative investments designed to generate high yields amid low interest rates “as investors are more dependent than ever on their own investments for retirement.”

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2015
Economists bet on consumers to renew growth

Spring thaw expected to restore 3% annual growth rate

Would one share of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway be a smart retirement savings strategy?
RIAS APR 06, 2015
Would one share of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway be a smart retirement savings strategy?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Would buying one share of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway be a good savings strategy?

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2015
Advisory fees show signs of a rebound

Fee-based pricing is on the upswing after falling for several years, leading industry analysts to wonder whether fees have finally hit bottom and if the upward trend will continue.

How to develop advocates for consistent, ideal referrals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2015
How to develop advocates for consistent, ideal referrals

Our first in an ongoing 'Adviser's Consultant' series, featuring successful practice management strategies of advisers.

FINTECH APR 06, 2015
Robo rumpus gets vicious

The battle between robo-advisers and Charles Schwab &amp; Co. is heating up. Online investing companies like Betterment and Hedgeable have jumped in to rally against Schwab Intelligent Portfolios, the discount broker-dealer's new retail robo-adviser. The arguments have spanned across the web on blog posts, tweets and comments.

How to perfectly time your clients' Medicare enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2015
How to perfectly time your clients' Medicare enrollment

Decisions on Medicare enrollment carry a meaningful financial impact, are closely tied to Social Security choices

FINTECH APR 05, 2015
You've got mail ... and more mail ... and more ...

Tips about uncluttering your inbox (bet Hillary Clinton wishes she had).

Focus Financial invests in $600 million wealth manager
RIAS APR 05, 2015
Focus Financial invests in $600 million wealth manager

Deal comes amid slowdown for large investors in financial advisory firms.

Advisory fees rise above 1% after bottoming in 2013
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2015
Advisory fees rise above 1% after bottoming in 2013

Fee-based pricing on the upswing after falling for several years, making rising asset levels even more profitable.

Employer objections stand in way of 401(k) plan success
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2015
Employer objections stand in way of 401(k) plan success

Advisers can adopt strategies to counteract arguments against trying to maximize contributions

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2015
Adviser explains how firms improve business with study groups

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

Ask an Adviser: How to handle splitting the business in a divorce
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2015
Ask an Adviser: How to handle splitting the business in a divorce

In wife-husband companies, death isn't the only unexpected event requiring a financial plan.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2015
Helping clients deal with financial infidelity

Those keeping financial secrets from partners may surprise you

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2015
Yes, you need a brand. You really do.

Your personal brand should differentiate you in your firm or in the marketplace and position you as an expert.