While platforms aren't able to differentiate themselves by their technology, they can profit by providing support services that firms need.
The process of moving TD RIAs onto Schwab's platform was 'imperfect,' says CEO Walt Bettinger.
Thomas Kopelman believes in the power of social media to allow advisors to connect with clients genuinely seeking financial guidance.
New tool aims to speed up processes for high-net-worth clients.
Services such as rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting will be available on Raymond James' managed accounts platform.
The federal regulation governing telephone marketing also covers texting, and now many states have put in place their own versions of the regulation, with different terms and definitions.
JD Power study reveals who’s leading the customer satisfaction race.
The company's sprawling range of financial services include retirement accounts, which it is actively pursuing.
Avery will track firmwide compliance protocols for RIAs, broker-dealers and banks.
This month’s highlights include Altruist’s elimination of its monthly fee, Holistiplan’s investment from Lead Edge Capital, and FMG Suite’s acquisition of MyRepChat.
RIA hails 'significant operation improvements' from fintech platform.
Financial planners and the right tech can be a powerful combination.
Ten firms, including Baird and Interactive Brokers, agreed to pay penalties totaling $79 million for employees' use of unmonitored communications channels on the job.
Wealthtech firm is also closing in on $1B AUM thanks to fast growth in 2023.
With the advisor shortfall, firms will have to get more accomplished at leveraging tech.
Its plan, which will be rolled out in 2024, is the seventh state auto-IRA to partner with the digital record keeper.
As the SEC marketing rule nears its first anniversary, most firms have yet to take advantage of the testimonials and endorsements it allows.
Advisors who custody exclusively with Altruist will receive free software, while firms that work other custodians will get the first 100 accounts for free.
'Advisors in the Envestnet ecosystem will have access to set-and-forget voting technology,' says iconik's Alex Thaler.
But more cautious consumers are planning to stick to last year’s holiday spending budget.
