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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
Gay and lesbian investors still not working with financial advisers

Despite the growing recognition of same-sex marriage in the United States and the considerable wealth these individuals hold, most gay and lesbian investors still are not working with financial advisers, according to a new poll released Tuesday.

FINTECH JAN 16, 2014
Facebook's five-star ratings: The end of business pages for advisers?

Should you be nervous about the social media giant's new rating system that allows users to evaluate your business? In a word, yes.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
States continue to claim their share through the estate tax

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
Women advisers: 'Take that step forward'

Women have no less ambition, rights activist said at symposium aimed at helping female advisers build successful businesses.

FINTECH JAN 16, 2014
Defend your online reputation before it's too late

One black mark can cause problems so lay the foundation now to prevent trouble later.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 16, 2014
Female clients explain what they value in an adviser

Personal approach beats out performance because respect and clear communication are key.

RIAS JAN 15, 2014
3 succession planning scenarios advisers must consider

Whether you're considering retirement, leaving the profession or building your business through a merger or acquisition, the decisions you make during your self-evaluation will serve as a barometer as you establish your succession plan.

OPINION JAN 15, 2014
How financial advisers should focus their core values

The most important stake that you'll drive into the ground in support of your company's foundation should be comprised of your core values. But what exactly are these core values, and when it comes to developing them, who precisely should they be created for?

RIAS JAN 15, 2014
Teaching young advisers how to fish for new business

Firms need to support advisers as they learn to be the rainmakers of the future. It certainly won't happen overnight, but it will happen if there is a continuing commitment to change – both on the part of the firm, and the adviser. Check out four simple steps for success.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 15, 2014
New Merrill Lynch comp plan rewards teams

Merrill Lynch will reward teams that double their revenue in the five years after 2013 with a shared payout equal to 10% of the team's incremental revenue growth.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 14, 2014
Critics say House bill would create 'Wild West' for private placements

Legislation exempts from SEC registration small-business M&A brokers.

FINTECH JAN 14, 2014
IBM's Watson makes the jump from Jeopardy to financial planning

Supercomputer can sort through vast amounts of information, giving advisers more time with clients.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2014
Portability election emerges as new locus of estate planning

With the estate tax exclusion being set at $5.25 million per person, it's easy for affluent clients whose estates don't quite hit that level to write off creating estate plans or building trusts. But even those in-between clients benefit from establishing trusts in select scenarios.

RIAS JAN 14, 2014
LPL's Casady on tech, a bank and regulators

LPL's chief executive discusses where the firm stands in key areas such as launching a bank, its technology and regulation. <b>Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130819/FREE/130819915&quot;>Read more about LPL's tech advances.</a></b>

FINTECH JAN 14, 2014
LPL kicks off major tech upgrades, cuts prices

LPL Financial sets major upgrades to its technology platform, ranging from mobile access to website branding, and portfolio re-balancing and trading. Good news for advisers: the firm cut prices.

RIAS JAN 13, 2014
What's in a firm name (or rename)?

Advisers take unique routes to find a meaningful name to carry through the ages.

OPINION JAN 13, 2014
Work with clients to get 360-degree view of their financial situation

A complete, real-time picture of a client's assets is critical for advisers to successfully retain clients, increase assets under management and attract new clients.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2014
Investors who celebrate wins are doomed to disappointment

This all-too-human tendency to exalt our decisions and abase the road not taken can have disastrous consequences for investors.

RIAS JAN 13, 2014
Do your clients suffer from fee blindness?

Most clients have no idea how much their investments and their financial advisers are costing them. As a result, they may unknowingly be putting their retirement at risk.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2014
It's good to be boss: Owners, top advisers see double-digit pay hikes

Experienced financial advisers have <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20131119/FREE/111909999/PH&quot;>seen their paychecks fatten</a> over the past two years, thanks to increases in firm profitability, strong market performance and a talent shortage. But less experienced advisers aren't riding the money train.