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Summary: The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard, which is organizing a series of events this month to raise awareness about the issue, has released a report outlining a code of conduct for advisors working with retail clients, and is working to promote the cause with a new partnership with NAPFA.
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Summary: For advisors looking to break out of wirehouses, legacy firms or banks, going independent doesn’t necessarily mean they'll be going it alone. In fact, there are a number of essential components of a practice that are vital to an independent start-up. An experienced transition team, a solid custodian and legal and compliance counsel are just a few of the critical partners you will need to rely on. Here is a detailed list of the most important business partners and their respective roles.
Added on September 2014 in Form an RIA
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Summary: As a counterpoint to the flurry of articles about "big data," many industry pundits are addressing the value of "small data." In my world, small data refers to the information I can access and interpret from my own resources within my RIA firm. Four tools make this possible for me: A CRM system (Junxure), portfolio accounting software (PortfolioCenter), re-balancing software (TRX) and tax preparation software (Lacerte).
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Summary: As regulatory reporting demands increase, software providers are coming up with new products to help broker-dealers and advisory firms comply.
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Summary: When a financial-advice practice becomes a business, the seemingly subtle semantic shift can actually herald a big increase in litigation risk. No longer are advisors simply serving clients on their own or as part of a team. Rather, they own a real asset composed of business processes, staff and investment strategies. But along with this asset’s rewards and autonomy comes the notion of business risk, including the possibility of getting sued. Financial advisors should watch for these three emerging litigation threats.
