Guy Metcalf has been with the Wall Street firm for 33 years.
For many growing RIAs, the way to achieve scalability is to have a robust centralized support system in place,
A Thrivent survey finds 53% of respondents would take a job working harder and longer hours to make and save more over making less money, but having more free time to do what they love.
'The industry deserves to have the scrutiny that’s being placed on it,' says Ethan Powell, founder and CEO of Impact Shares.
The diverse practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is led by financial advisor Angelo Burns.
Advisors spend twice as much time on investment activities than anything else, which means they could be missing out on important opportunities.
As the SEC marketing rule nears its first anniversary, most firms have yet to take advantage of the testimonials and endorsements it allows.
Instead of generating anxiety among advisors, sweep contains no hidden surprises, says compliance expert.
Perhaps the lack of demand among clients is a function of a lack of understanding of annuities among advisors.
'We see a lot of angst from advisors that are frustrated that the federal [SEC] firms get to' use client testimonials and reviews in advertising 'but they can’t do it in their state,' says XYPN co-founder Michael Kitces.
The executives, all of whom are joining from other firms, will complement TIAA's current staff 'to help clients prepare for retirement and reach their financial goals,' an executive says.
Nides, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, has moved back and forth between Washington and Wall Street for years, including two stints at Morgan Stanley.
But big banks can fall flat when it comes to building a home for financial advisors.
LPL Financial's solution is for advisors looking to retire or end business ownership to focus on clients.
‘My personal mission is to enhance the financial security of Americans,’ says Hopkins, who will serve as the firm's director of private wealth management.
Black and Hispanic women are gaining confidence in their investing knowledge.
'Advisors in the Envestnet ecosystem will have access to set-and-forget voting technology,' says iconik's Alex Thaler.
More than 200 people expected to lose their jobs.
Valkyrie Financial's Sarah Paulson wants to help fellow millennials and empower women.
But more cautious consumers are planning to stick to last year’s holiday spending budget.
