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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
CFPB Warns Financial Firms About Incentive Programs That Lead to Fraud
By Emily ZulzCFPBs bulletin warns against the kind of incentive programs that led to the abuses at Wells Fargo.
November 23, 2016
Flat Fees: Not as New as You ThinkI know many advisors who instituted retainers but then switched back to an AUM compensation model; the benefit was to them and their clients.
November 23, 2016
LPL Continues Strong Recruiting Drive in Q3A large number of advisors moved to the IBD from Cetera, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones.
November 23, 2016
6 Keys to Investment Success: T. Rowe’s Brian Rogers ReflectsAs Rogers prepares to retire in March, he shares the investment lessons hes learned during 35 years at T. Rowe Price.
November 23, 2016
Three Top SEC Officials to Leave AgencyThe agency's chief litigator and director of trading and markets are among those on their way out before January.
November 22, 2016
Does Your Fee Schedule Need an Overhaul?Commissions? Fees? Retainers? Why there is no such thing as the perfect fee schedule.
November 22, 2016
Wells Fargo Teams Jump Ship: Recruiting RoundupA number of advisors are leaving wirehouse firms at year-end for smaller rivals, greater independence.
November 21, 2016
Give ‘em a pickleRestaurateur Bob Farrell taught his salespeople that something as small as a pickle can have a big influence on customer service.