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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2014
Finra trims operating loss but compensation costs climb

Finra trimmed its operating loss last year, helped by a modest increase in revenue, but compensation and benefit costs continued to eat up a chunk of the SRO's funds. After eking out a slight net income gain, Finra set a rebate to member firms.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2014
Ex-Raymond James adviser barred over $3 million Ponzi

Finra kicks out a former Raymond James broker who allegedly stole $3 million from 13 clients. Mason Braswell reports.

FINTECH JUN 25, 2014
Industry icon is enthusiastic about technology

FINTECH JUN 25, 2014
Don't pay to be No. 1 on Google. Follow these steps to climb search result ranks

Unique, authentic, high quality content from you as the author is your best opportunity for getting found by the right potential prospects on Google.

OPINION JUN 25, 2014
Managing your social media on the move

Advisers can make time and save time with outstanding mobile apps to help them fit social media into their busy schedules.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
3 lessons in team building advisers can learn from the San Antonio Spurs

Envestnet to acquire Placemark Holdings
FINTECH JUN 24, 2014
Envestnet to acquire Placemark Holdings

The acquisition is aimed at bolstering the firm's market presence in unified managed account services.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
When to push your client outside their comfort zone

Sometimes it's necessary to move people to uncomfortable places to give them the best financial help possible.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
The impact of life events on adviser stress and illness ... and how to handle it

Take care of your emotional and physical health by taking care of changes that you can control.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
House panel denies SEC additional funding for RIA exams

As in the past, budget is short of what agency says it needs to increase oversight of advisers.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
Four keys to a successful acquisition

It's a seller's market, but advisers who are serious could find their efforts well-rewarded.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2014
Morningstar-HelloWallet deal ups the ante for financial wellness services

Viewing workers' retirement savings in the context of their full financial picture may be the next frontier for retirement plan services.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2014
FPA's MetLife sponsorship raises eyebrows about its relationship with the fiduciary foe

FPA, which has championed a uniformed fiduciary duty, is joining with an insurance giant.

RIAS JUN 24, 2014
SEC exam director warns advisers about use of alternative mutual funds

Noting surge in inflows, Bowden calls the funds 'bright, shiny objects' with sharp edges.

Warning: This regulator eats what it kills
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Warning: This regulator eats what it kills

At Finra, fines are less than 10% of the annual budget but make no mistake, they are important, says Mark Elzweig.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Family feuds are complicated by wealth

Advisers add stability by preparing the next generation, U.S. Trust survey finds.

ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2014
ARCP shareholders reject Schorsch's executive compensation plan

Shareholders of Nicholas Schorsch's American Realty Capital Properties turned thumbs down on the eye-popping pay plan for Mr. Schorsch and other top execs. <i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140602/FREE/140609999&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Schorsch sells a health care REIT</a>)</i>

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Wall Street traders' bonuses falling as asset managers get more

Wall Street's bonus pool may rise as much as 10% this year for asset managers while fixed- income traders could see a 15% cut, according to compensation consultant Johnson Associates Inc.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Firms use looming bonus disclosure rule to turn up the heat on recruits

Some branch managers are telling prospects that they should consider moving now before Finra's looming bonus disclosure rule goes into effect.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2014
Compensate the team, not just the individual

Growing advisory firms need to employ the most effective incentives; team goals pay dividends.