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El-Erian: Advisers can learn plenty from the rope-a-dope
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2011
El-Erian: Advisers can learn plenty from the rope-a-dope

Pimco boss says advisers need to change strategies, just like Muhammad Ali did before he fought — and beat — George Foreman

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2011
Putnam to kick off NFL season with Patriots partnership

Now that the National Football League's lockout is history, Putnam Investments has teamed up with the New England Patriots in a new marketing arrangement.

OPINION NOV 03, 2011
Making the most of LinkedIn

Have you ever received a LinkedIn connection request from someone and wondered, “Who the heck is this person?”

FINTECH OCT 31, 2011
What do RIAs spend on technology?

Typically, an RIA spends a little over 2% of its revenues on technology in a given year, according to findings from our <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/adviserstudy>IN Adviser Solutions</a> group.

OPINION OCT 30, 2011
Developing a better yardstick

Social media has taken over the world &#8212; or so it seems &#8212; and financial services firms are being pulled into the mix, albeit kicking and screaming. The truth is, if a company wants to remain competitive in this digital age, social media must be a strategic part of its overall marketing plan

RIAS OCT 30, 2011
Personal Capital ventures into online-advice arena

With Americans practically addicted to the Internet, a web-based investment advisory business would seem to be an idea whose time has come

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 28, 2011
Building a bridge to referrals

If you haven't been getting such calls from clients, you might want to reflect on why

Finra to push back back-office license deadline
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2011
Finra to push back back-office license deadline

New employees now have until April 14 to pass exam

Key death tax exclusion hinges on speedy filing
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2011
Key death tax exclusion hinges on speedy filing

'Portability' of unused exclusions only guaranteed if surviving spouse files estate tax return swiftly

RIAS OCT 27, 2011
Firms seeking recruits offer a pathway to partnership

After cutting back on hiring in the wake of the 2008 downturn, advisory firms are seeking fresh talent &#8212; partly to jump-start growth, which has slowed in the past year, and partly as a form of succession planning

RIAS OCT 27, 2011
Breakaway brokers fill custodians' pipelines

Market turmoil usually slows job hopping by brokers and financial advisers, but RIA custody firms say that their pipelines are as full as ever &#8212; and they don't expect a slowdown soon

Defection of top team could trigger 'shock waves' at Merrill: Recruiter
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2011
Defection of top team could trigger 'shock waves' at Merrill: Recruiter

'Circle of Champions' members jump to new home; managed $1B in assets

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 24, 2011
Products and insurers' financial strength highly prized by advisers and agents

A LIMRA survey released Tuesday found that 32% of 616 producers picked an aspect of training as the most valued service offered by insurers.

FINTECH OCT 24, 2011
Salesforce.com is more than a CRM app

Salesforce.com has become a serious competitor in the customer relationship management market for financial advisers

Advisers not using social media are missing out on clients: survey
RIAS OCT 24, 2011
Advisers not using social media are missing out on clients: survey

RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2011
Special report: 2011 Industry Attitudes

This year's survey of advisers shows why some firms are flying high again - and also reveals where some advisers are holding back. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&amp;Date=20111018&amp;Category=FREE&amp;ArtNo=101809999&amp;Ref=PH>Most common reasons employees leave advisory firms</a>

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 23, 2011
Advisory firms flying high

Financial advisory firms continued to make substantial gains in revenue and profitability in 2011, even as they took a wait-and-see stance on hiring, according to <i>InvestmentNews'</i> 2011 Industry Attitudes survey

FINTECH OCT 23, 2011
Turning planning on its head

While financial planning obviously is important, many registered investment advisers say that it just doesn't pay the bills

Senate confirms SEC nominees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2011
Senate confirms SEC nominees

The Senate confirmed two nominees to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, bringing the agency back to full power.

Advisers should gird for higher compliance costs: RJ's Helck
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2011
Advisers should gird for higher compliance costs: RJ's Helck

Investment advisers should get set for higher compliance costs &#8212; as well as a self-regulatory organization, said Chet Helck, chief operating officer for Raymond James Financial Inc.