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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2014
SEC seeks to delay principal trading rule for two years

Regulator says issue should be considered within broader fiduciary-duty decisions.

He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2014
He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind

In leaving his estate outright to his partner, the Oscar-winning actor left her with a multimillion-dollar tax bill

RIAS AUG 13, 2014
Scottrade retools custodial platform as it works to bolster its numbers

Custodian hopes to land on growth path with new technology and new hires.

RIAS AUG 13, 2014
Wealthfront has 'best shot' to remain leading digital disruptor: Forrester

Report points to low-cost online platform, Millennial market, $1 billion in AUM.

BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2014
LPL's chief market strategist resigns

The indie B-D behemoth is facing more turnover at the top, this time among its team of investment management professionals.

FINTECH AUG 13, 2014
LPL announces new tech platform

ClientWorks system, including efficiency measures and mobile access, will be tested until release in spring 2015.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2014
Broker comp puts pressure on wirehouse profit margins

Even as firms trim non-compensation expenses, profit margins stay below stated goals.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2014
When Time Runs Out

Not having a continuity plan for your practice is reckless. Dan Candura's story highlights the challenges advisers face when time runs out.

FINTECH AUG 13, 2014
Robo-advisers prepare for market downturns by offering more sophisticated services

Corporate Insight study shows how leading online startups are shoring up their business models.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2014
Adviser 2.0: Managing growth

FINTECH AUG 12, 2014
Morgan breach offers universal data security lessons

Advisers need to keep client data safe from internal hacks, not just those from outside cybercriminals.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 12, 2014
Financial planning group plans more military outreach

Foundation for Financial Planning in talks that could significantly expand the group's efforts to provide volunteer financial planning services to military professionals.

FINTECH AUG 12, 2014
Small and midsize advisory firms not targeted by cybercrooks

Though data breaches are rare, state regulators worry they are on the uptick, and firms are preparing.

FINTECH AUG 12, 2014
LPL upgrades retirement planning platform

Changes to Worksite Financial Solutions will enable participants to access plans on mobile devices.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2014
The 'Teflon Banker' wins in Washington

After cancer treatment and a series of scandals, JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon scores a behind-the-scenes victory on derivatives trading

RIAS AUG 11, 2014
Financial Engines CEO to step down in 2015

Lawrence Raffone will replace CEO and co-founder Jeffrey Maggioncalda, who will leave Jan. 1.

BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
LPL cuts Houston branch manager Jeb Bashaw

Star broker has moved to Wunderlich Securities following termination.

RIAS AUG 11, 2014
HighTower adds $440M team from Merrill

The hybrid firm has brought on over $1 billion in assets from the wirehouse in the past month.

BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
LPL's chief investment officer reads market tea leaves

Burt White is sticking to his previous call that stocks will produce 10% gains in 2014, with room potentially to move slightly higher.

RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2014
Social Security: What professional women need to know

The right claiming strategy can significantly increase lifetime benefits