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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 23, 2014
Why Ebola is scarier than it should be

The five qualities of a risk that trigger our biggest fears

BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2014
Wunderlich and fired LPL broker part ways

Former star LPL broker and Houston branch manager James &quot;Jeb&quot; Bashaw is no longer joining Wunderlich Securities, and is also fighting back against <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141013/FREE/141019977&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>LPL's allegations</a>.

FINTECH OCT 23, 2014
Where advisers can find help with social media

You don't have to go too far to get the assistance you need to leverage today's tech tools

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2014
It's time for a revolution in how advisers work with couples

Advisers could increase client loyalty, retain more assets and continue to work with the next generation by rethinking approach to couples.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2014
It's time for a revolution in how advisers work with couples

Advisers could increase client loyalty, retain more assets and continue to work with the next generation by rethinking approach to couples.

How Social Security annual increases are calculated
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 22, 2014
How Social Security annual increases are calculated

COLA formula was established by law in 1972.

BROKER DEALERS OCT 22, 2014
Analysts question whether LPL is out of the regulatory woods

Analysts are unnerved by LPL Financial's inability to close the cash register on regulatory charges after CEO Mark Casady <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20141021/FREE/141029976&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">said compliance failures could cost $23 million</a> in the third quarter.

WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY OCT 22, 2014
4 mistakes advisers make with Millennial women

Make sure you don't alienate the next generation of female clients that are poised to amass more wealth than their parents.

WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY OCT 22, 2014
How to successfully engage executive female clients

As women achieve new levels of success, advisers who know how to best serve them will reap the rewards.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2014
Financial planning clients not getting what they pay for: study

Financial planning clients not getting what they pay for because of a lack of government-enforced professional standards, according to the study sponsor, the Financial Planning Coalition

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2014
GOP takeover of Senate could make fate of investment adviser issues unclear

A Republican majority would likely boost the passage of GOP-favored bills, but not the consideration of industry concerns.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2014
Terminated $2.5 billion Merrill Lynch team plans to fight back

An elite private banking duo plans to take legal action accusing the wirehouse of wrongful termination last month, their attorney says.

RIAS OCT 20, 2014
TD Ameritrade's Veo dashboard gets boost from big data

Firm looks to capitalize on adviser growth with tech upgrades, but no new robo-adviser in the offing.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2014
Morgan hires longtime Merrill broker

Thomas Forma previously managed more than $300 million along with his partner Kevin Nichols.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2014
Merrill snags $500 million team from UBS

Trio brought in $5 million in annual revenue at UBS and will join Merrill's elite private banking group. <i>See also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141020/FREE/141029993/morgan-hires-long-time-merrill-broker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Merrill loses longtime broker to Morgan Stanley</a>)</i>

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2014
SEC hits record enforcement actions in fiscal 2014

Mary Jo White credits aggressive enforcement and technology, but some question her regulatory zeal.

FINTECH OCT 20, 2014
Protecting client information is more than just a computer issue

Taking every precaution to guard against today's threats means focusing on both physical and electronic security.

FINTECH OCT 20, 2014
Commonwealth building technology with an eye on the robo-adviser

CEO Wayne Bloom says the firm is considering how a robo offering could help its advisers better connect with clients.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 19, 2014
What the SEC's enforcement numbers really tell us

Under Mary Jo White, agency is more prone to launch disciplinary action to correct violations than in the past

ALTERNATIVES OCT 19, 2014
SEC approves rule change for greater transparency of nontraded REITs

The rule, proposed originally by Finra, will require per-share valuation of unlisted REITs or direct participation program on customer statements.