NAPFA Elects Linda Leitz as National Chairwoman
By Joyce HansonNAPFA tapped Leitz earlier than usual in the group's election cycle to add "continuity of leadership" as the group brings on a new CEO later in 2013.
February 14, 2013
Financial Planning and Commoditization, Pt.1: Defining TermsFinancial planning itself may remain remarkably resistant to commoditization, but that doesn't mean some advisors aren't in trouble.
February 14, 2013
SEC’s Walter: Fiduciary Rule Under ‘Serious Consideration’"I think this [rulemaking] should be a priority because it is a benefit to investors," Sen. John Tester of Montana told the chairwoman during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Thursday. "You should push it."
February 12, 2013
FINRA Up to Its Old Tricks With SRO Strategy ShiftFINRA's apparent strategic shift over an SRO for advisors to the Senate is the latest in a series of moves it's made over the decades to protect the brokerage model.
February 08, 2013
More Advisors on the Move in 2013: DiamondDiamond Consultants says this year will be a more robust recruiting year than last, based on conversations with advisors and deals closed in January.
February 07, 2013
TD’s Schweiss Keeps Tabs on Hot-Button Regulatory IssuesFar from dying on the vine, the SEC fiduciary issue will remain in play, TD's Skip Schweiss says.
February 07, 2013
Advisors Make a Positive Impact at Annual TDAI ConferenceToo much wine and too many late nights gave way to helping hands at TD Ameritrades annual conference in San Diego.
February 07, 2013
FINRA Shifts SRO Fight to Senate, as House Effort FaltersWith the House unlikely to pursue an SRO bill this year, FINRA has set its sights on the Senate to push a bill that would give FINRA the authority to become the SRO for advisors.