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Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 20, 2023
Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry

As InvestmentNews opens its annual benchmarking survey for this year, we will be looking to the data for clues on inflation’s impact on wages and how it has translated to advisory practices.

Digital innovation is alive and well at T3 2023
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 17, 2023
Digital innovation is alive and well at T3 2023

The exposition hall was teeming with newly launched companies and fresh faces making their first appearance.

What does ChatGPT mean for the future of retirement planning?
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2023
What does ChatGPT mean for the future of retirement planning?

ChatGPT is in the 'experimental phase,' and it will be a while before the industry adopts the technology for retirement investing.

SEC proposes new cybersecurity requirements for broker-dealers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 15, 2023
SEC proposes new cybersecurity requirements for broker-dealers

The proposal is similar to one the SEC released last year that focuses on investment advisors. The SEC also extended the comment period for the advisor proposal.

Custody newbie Altruist claims No. 3 spot with SSG acquisition
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS MAR 15, 2023
Custody newbie Altruist claims No. 3 spot with SSG acquisition

In less than two weeks, Altruist's custody business grows from zero to more than 3,000 RIA clients, with only Schwab and Fidelity having more RIA relationships.

Sticking with WORM may leave advisory firms in the dust
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION MAR 15, 2023
Sticking with WORM may leave advisory firms in the dust

The SEC's amendment to rule 17a-4 represents a tremendous opportunity to bring firms' record-keeping systems into the 21st century.

Morgan Stanley partners with OpenAI on internal chatbot for its advisors
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 15, 2023
Morgan Stanley partners with OpenAI on internal chatbot for its advisors

Answers to advisors' questions will be generated exclusively using Morgan Stanley's library of content and data.

T3 2023: Few firms adopting cybersecurity tools
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 14, 2023
T3 2023: Few firms adopting cybersecurity tools

Also at this year's conference, MoneyGuide founder Bob Curtis returns with a vision for a new fintech, while executives from Envestnet and Advisor Engine provide updates.

SEC inquiry targets Edward Jones brokers' use of messaging apps
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 13, 2023
SEC inquiry targets Edward Jones brokers' use of messaging apps

Keeping tabs on texts and messaging has been difficult for the industry, and fines have been mounting.

Catchlight delivers prospecting fintech to Advisors Excel
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS MAR 09, 2023
Catchlight delivers prospecting fintech to Advisors Excel

The firm provides marketing services to more than 500 independent advisors; its affiliated RIA, AE Wealth Management, will make the tool available to its advisors.  

Trading app fined $3M for letting youngsters trade options spreads
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 09, 2023
Trading app fined $3M for letting youngsters trade options spreads

Webull Financial failed to conduct adequate due diligence on customers, Finra found, but the company did not admit or deny fault.

Fintechs finding new ways to bring AI to advisors
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 08, 2023
Fintechs finding new ways to bring AI to advisors

The latest comes from FMG Suite, which announced a new AI engine that will automatically generate personalized social media content.

Matt Brinker joins Absolute Engagement's advisory board
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 07, 2023
Matt Brinker joins Absolute Engagement's advisory board

The 25-year industry veteran and managing partner of Merchant Investment Management works extensively with RIAs.

Reflections on Michael Kitces’ fintech map
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION MAR 06, 2023
Reflections on Michael Kitces’ fintech map

The expansion of the map over the last five years shows the innovation that's occurring in the fintech sector and the many choices available to advisors.

Fintech Bytes: RBC selects Vestwell, Riskalyze partners with Opto
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 03, 2023
Fintech Bytes: RBC selects Vestwell, Riskalyze partners with Opto

Plus, BetaNXT acquires Mediant Communications, Advisor360 hires a tech executive from Amazon Web Services, and InvestCloud innovates asset management distribution.

What buzzy fintech innovations can advisors expect this year?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 02, 2023
What buzzy fintech innovations can advisors expect this year?

Over the next month, thousands of financial advisors will travel to Florida to learn about the latest technology and how it can improve their practice.

Wealthfront introduces individual stock picking
YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES MAR 01, 2023
Wealthfront introduces individual stock picking

Investors can now buy and sell stocks and fractional shares with zero trading commissions, marking a shift from the company's previous emphasis on the value of passive investing.

Finra encourages brokers to increase scrutiny, controls when using finfluencers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 01, 2023
Finra encourages brokers to increase scrutiny, controls when using finfluencers

The regulator releases an update to an exam sweep probing how member firms tout themselves on social media.

LPL facing SEC investigation into unapproved personal devices
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 01, 2023
LPL facing SEC investigation into unapproved personal devices

LPL's disclosure follows a crackdown by US regulators on financial firms' failure to monitor employee communications on messaging apps.

BlackRock closes FutureAdvisor's retail business, moves clients to Ritholtz Wealth
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 28, 2023
BlackRock closes FutureAdvisor's retail business, moves clients to Ritholtz Wealth

FutureAdvisor joins a growing roster of robo-advisors that have closed up shop, including RobustWealth and Motif Investing.