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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
Hiring process, while rigorous, leads to success

JMG Financial Group has developed an intense interviewing process that some prospective employees find too grueling to complete. But it works very well.

RIAS JUN 06, 2014
Calm before the RIA storm

Strong growth in 2013 won't diminish rising pressures on RIA firms, as competition, regulation and margin compression continue to pose threats. <b><i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140601/RIARUNDOWN&quot;>Our RIA Rundown 2014 Special Report</a></b></i>

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
How advisers bounce back from bankruptcy

Advisers aren't immune to personal bankruptcies, and unique professional challenges face those who go through the process.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
Let clients take the wheel

Through collaborative planning, advisers discover benefits of developing plans with clients instead of for them.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
'Just say no' applies to clients, too

The No. 1 way to help investors is to tell them firmly when they're making a mistake, finance writer says

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
How to hold onto assets after an inheritance

Advisers serious about providing multigenerational planning are going to have to structure their practices and processes differently in many cases, a new report finds.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
Overtime pay for advisers?

President Obama's proposal to alter overtime pay rules reignites a debate over who should be compensated for extra hours. Should advisers be compensated for hours worked outside the traditional work week?

Tibergien: Advisers have more to do to win back public's trust
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2014
Tibergien: Advisers have more to do to win back public's trust

Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO says more education about personal finances would help people develop appreciation for advice business.

OPINION JUN 05, 2014
How to prepare now for a better tax year in 2014

The window of opportunity to work with accountants on tax planning for this year is open, but not for long.

FINTECH JUN 05, 2014
HD Vest launches tax analysis tool for advisers

The 1040 Analyst tech tool matches individual client data to tax-advantaged financial strategies.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2014
LPL's Derek Bruton resigns suddenly

Derek Bruton, in charge of the 13,600 reps and advisers at LPL Financial, has suddenly resigned. In an SEC filing, the company cited &quot;concerns about Mr. Bruton's interactions with other employees.&quot;

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2014
Advisers in the driver's seat when considering products, services for clients

Movement toward fee-only structures raises fiduciary bar and providers need to respond, panel says.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2014
Getting decked out in camo to help tell a succession planning story

Father and son adviser team in Montana feature in new season of <i>InvestmentNews'</i> Practice Makeover.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2014
Citigroup reaches $7 billion mortgage bond settlement

Joins JPMorgan Chase in settling charges it misrepresenting the quality of mortgage-backed bonds sold to investors as housing prices plummeted.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2014
Living online is changing our brains

A British neuroscientist lays out the risks of spending too much time in a digital world

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2014
5 ways to achieve better results through partnerships

The ability to work alone used to be a requirement for advisers, but fast-forward almost three decades &amp;mdash; we've redefined wealth management.

RIAS JUN 04, 2014
SEC weakness allowing investment adviser violations to slip through the cracks

Commissioner Daniel Gallagher says adviser stats likely equal to registered rep stats from Finra.

Ways to help divorcing clients protect their assets
OPINION JUN 04, 2014
Ways to help divorcing clients protect their assets

Advisers don't have to be divorce experts to help clients take these necessary steps

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2014
5 surefire strategies to strengthen relationships with women in couples

Make sure you &#8220;wow&#8221; female clients before divorce or widowhood

OPINION JUN 04, 2014
How to respond to the unexpected call from a recently widowed client

Follow these six steps to make sure you adequately address the needs of grieving clients