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Custodians/Fee Only Articles
Fewer Advisors Than Expected Switch To State Oversight
by Ted KnutsonFewer RIAs than expected have switched from oversight by the SEC to state regulators, says a new report by the North American Securities Administrators Association.
For Advisors, Justifying Fees Means Justifying Value
by Edmond WaltersOnline brokerages are sending the message that wealth management is so easy that "a baby can do it."
Schwab Launches OpenView MarketSquare, PortfolioCenter Hosted
by Joel BruckensteinSchwab Intelligent Technologies (SPT) announced today that OpenView MarketSquare and PortfolioCenter Hosted have now gone live.
Principal Trust Expands Service
by Karen DeMastersPrincipal Trust Company is expanding its trust services to be available to more financial advisors, the company announced.
SEC To Be More Aggressive In Barring Bad Advisors
by Ted KnutsonThe SEC’s Enforcement Division will be more aggressive in the next couple of years with efforts to bar securities law violators from financial firms.
Part Way There
by Joel P. BruckensteinThis annuity provider beats its competitors in delivering helpful technology to advisors, but it should do more.
Fiduciary Matters
by Jerilyn Klein BierFirms try to capture more 401(k) business as they await an important DOL ruling.
Jackson Offers Online Educational Resources
Jackson National Life Insurance Company has launched two new online resources that are central to its educational strategy.
Fidelity Unveils Cloud-Based Workstation For Financial Advisors
by Joel BruckensteinThe custodian says its new workstation is for the "anywhere advisor," who can be anywhere, anytime and access all Fidelity's business tools from a Web browser.
Financial Advisor Blogs
Portfolio Manager Insights
Expert Views
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Five Ideas To Create Opportunity
Retirement plan advisors have a tremendous opportunity to retain and grow business. + Read more
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What Advisors Can Do To Encourage ‘Money Talks’
If you don’t prompt your clients to talk about money during life’s transitions, they can potentially lose their money and their family. Here are 15 questions you can ask to get them talking. + Read more

