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The SEC requires advisers to provide the best execution for their clients' trades. This obligation is an evolving standard that necessarily involves a “facts and circumstances” analysis.
Why is now a good time to consider marketing to physicians? Frankly, because many physicians qualify as high-net-worth investors and have cash to invest.
When it comes to building your advisory practice, Scott Hanson says that you'll greatly accelerate your growth by partnering with highly trained customer service representatives.
Software can add efficiency and reduce personnel hours. Everyone knows that. But there are other significant savings to be gained from automation
With investors of all asset levels attracted to self-directed trading platforms, advisers need to keep up with all the do-it-yourself online offerings because the DIY channel is mainstream.
More owners working out deals with junior advisers to take over their practices.
Small firms look to flexibility, succession planning and culture as key differentiators in recruiting.
As we close the books on 2013, most firms have long since set their recruiting goals for 2014. In the process, many have asked where our team saw transitioning advisers moving in 2014.
A new paper by Wade D. Pfau and Michael Kitces turns conventional retirement income strategy on its head.
Advisers are reluctant to pursue political careers thanks to concerns about compliance issues and fear of alienating their clients.
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The momentum is much clearer now just by exploring the digital streams emerging from industry conferences like Morningstar, Schwab, T3 and TD Ameritrade. Check out three "tipping points."
The native approach keeps essential data centralized on one platform.
The eight new hires boost the firm's U.S. wealth management presence
Running for political office comes with risks for advisers, but also has an upside for the financial advice business
More lawyers, chiropractors, insurance agents and others are running for elected office to help safeguard their professions from forces opposed to them. It's time financial planners did the same. Here are some tips.
