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FINRA found that LPL didn’t have a reasonable system in place to determine whether purchases of alternatives would cause a customer’s account to be unsuitably concentrated.

'CARDS would be a massive and invasive regulatory undertaking with serious privacy implications ... and added technology costs and regulatory burdens,' according to a SIFMA statement.

Xerox is repurposing its Safe Courier app, which lets people scan and send financial documents like loan applications and tax paperwork on their smartphones, for the financial services industry.

Justin Reckers and Michelle Smith explain how and why to look into a wealthy client's assets during a divorce.

"There's still an employee mentality, even if an advisor is the founder or principal of a firm," says Stratos CEO Jeff Concepcion.

Reluctant advisors are advised to get over their reservations and start extending their marketing efforts to social.

Advisors, even top producers, get fired more often than you think. Recruiter Danny Sarch explains the pitfalls to avoid.

Caveats aside, advisors can use social media to boost their business and build stronger relationships with clients.

Heavily discounted, online rivals are challenging the planning profession's right to exist. Here's how to fight back.

A measured dose of private placements can boost returns for HNW clients willing to hold some illiquid assets.