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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
8 Questions to Help Advisors Comply With DOL’s Other New Rule
By Angie HerbersLabors White Collar Exemption Rule, which changes the rules on which employees get overtime pay, has a deadline of this Dec. 1.
October 25, 2016
Schwab’s Bernie Clark Urges Advisors to Evolve; Unveils Robo-Advisor UpgradesSince wirehouses want to look like you, head of Schwab custody unit urges advisors to evolve to meet client needs.
October 24, 2016
TD Ameritrade, TD Bank Said Near $4B Scottrade DealDeal would combine two of the largest online brokerages; Scottrade now works with about 1,000 RIAs.
October 24, 2016
From Small to Medium: How to Manage Growth FearsIndependent firms' entrepreneurial mindset emerged in the 1980s, when the industry developed two variations on existing business models.
October 24, 2016
Job-Seeking Students Have Much to LearnLast month, I visited four CFP Board-registered programs across three states.
October 24, 2016
5 Big Changes Advisors Should Make by Fiduciary Rule DeadlineIt's getting to be crunch time for advisors to ensure compliance with the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.
October 24, 2016
Wells Fargo Starts Nationwide TV Commercials Addressing ScandalThe bank, fined $185 million for opening millions of unauthorized accounts, hopes the ad campaign will help it retain clients.
October 20, 2016
Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threat? Your EmployeesHackers routinely target workers who are dangerously oblivious to proper cybersecurity practices. Preventing these breaches demands firm-wide education.