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FINTECH JUL 09, 2014
Morgan Stanley lets advisers write what they tweet

The wirehouse is one of the first to break away from exclusively canned content on Twitter.

Social Security planning comes to the workplace
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2014
Social Security planning comes to the workplace

Social Security planning has taken a giant step into the workplace, and retirement planning may never be the same. Mary Beth Franklin calls the addition of claiming strategies to retirement income tools a possible game changer.

FINTECH JUL 09, 2014
Digitally disconnect? Advisers can't find the time

But there are broader implications of not allowing for down time.

FINTECH JUL 09, 2014
Predictive technology taps into big data to help advisers connect with potential clients

Software companies are helping advisers get better at connecting with prospects by using predictive technology.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Must you, should you, pay your interns?

Most advisory firms pay summer interns, but those that don't say the experience is still worthwhile.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Quantifying the best practices of advisory firms

<i>InvestmentNews</i> Moss Adams data show that top performers increase revenue by adding new clients.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Knowing what the client wants can save money, drive new business

Adviser uses client survey results to tailor client communications

Advisers reveal the proper care and feeding of interns
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2014
Advisers reveal the proper care and feeding of interns

Young talents must cut their teeth on an array of tasks to raise chances for success

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 08, 2014
Life insurers turn focus to uncapped indexed annuities

Advisers and investors need to be fully aware of contract terms to explain nuances, answer client questions.

BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee wants to remove Holbrooks from board

Schedules a shareholder vote, discloses ongoing investigations of former father-son executive team.

BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee's ousted CEO Holbrook said to face investigation

Probe reportedly looking into misuse of company assets such as airplanes, boats, condos.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
Ex-Wells broker ordered to repay firm $1.2 million

A Finra arbitration panel denied the broker's claim that Wells Fargo made false promises during recruiting.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
Sterne Agee overhauls leadership after filing lawsuit against auditing firm KPMG

Regional brokerage Sterne Agee replaces CEO James Holbrook days after accusing its auditor KPMG of negligence. Bruce Kelly reports.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
PNC sues former adviser, Morgan Stanley for "surreptitious conspiracy"

PNC Bank sued one of its former advisers and Morgan Stanley, claiming the employee recruited colleagues and may have used her cellphone to photograph client lists from her work computer before moving to the wirehouse.

EQUITIES JUL 08, 2014
Advisers worry about high-speed trading backlash from clients after Michael Lewis contention that markets are 'rigged'

&#8220;60 Minutes&#8221; segment, new book fuel concern that jittery investors will become even more skeptical.

Workflow platform could revolutionize the way advisers use technology
FINTECH JUL 08, 2014
Workflow platform could revolutionize the way advisers use technology

On this week's broadcast, learn about new technology offerings from two of the top institutional custodians, a bold new workflow platform launches with the potential to revolutionize the way you use technology, and a new app is introduced to fill your prospecting funnel with qualified leads.

RIAS JUL 07, 2014
Dollar rides high on hope into earnings season

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The dollar is enjoying a big rally right into earnings season. Plus: Goldman moves up its rate hike forecast, putting GDP in perspective, El-Erian reads Yellen's mind, and proven old-school investing techniques.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2014
Undoing a hasty Social Security claiming decision

There are remedies, but your clients may not like them.

Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 04, 2014
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions

Survey shows many retirees wish they had waited to begin taking benefits.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
Motley Fool expanding its wealth management division

Online investing platform hiring more financial advisers over the next couple of years to broaden its reach.