We've noted over on our sister publications FierceFinanceIT and FierceComplianceIT that we're offering a free webinar on October 26 devoted to the subject of social media and the brokerage industry. You can sign up online.

Obviously, the entire financial services industry has been enticed by the hype and the tremendous media attention that has made social media one of the great technology trends of past few years. But harnessing the power of social media in a highly regulated environment is not necessarily a snap. The promise is great but so are the pitfalls.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has established some guidelines for social media use, and we're definitely seeing adoption accelerate. As more companies rollout various initiatives, it is imperative that organizations stay abreast of best practices and proven ideas--or risk falling behind. In our webinar, we'll offer insights to help firms capitalize on these new opportunities and a look into the acclaimed efforts of one of the world's leading wealth managers. Hope you'll participate. -Jim