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'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2023
'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients

The volatility in publicly traded real estate stocks begs the question as to the best way to allocate to the sector.

Wedbush wealth management had 'pervasive' texting problems: SEC
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 08, 2023
Wedbush wealth management had 'pervasive' texting problems: SEC

Wedbush staff members sent and received messages related to providing investment advice to the firm's clients, according to the SEC.

Miami firm gains as big banks drop Latin America clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2023
Miami firm gains as big banks drop Latin America clients

Insigneo has tripled its staff and increased its AUM to more than $20 billion from less than $3 billion just six years ago.

LPL adds direct indexing to its model portfolios program
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2023
LPL adds direct indexing to its model portfolios program

The enhancement was announced at the firm's Focus 2023 event over the weekend.

Planning for the possibility of cognitive decline
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Planning for the possibility of cognitive decline

New research shows that mental deterioration hits some groups of retirees harder than others.

Are AUM fees heading toward extinction?
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 07, 2023
Are AUM fees heading toward extinction?

The asset-based model is the default setting for many firms, but more creative thinking is needed to attract the next generation of clients.

Bill to allow use of 529 funds for advisor credential courses gains more support
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2023
Bill to allow use of 529 funds for advisor credential courses gains more support

More certified financial planners will help more people make better decisions with their money, says advisor.

CEO pay falls, but still 271 times higher than median workers'
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2023
CEO pay falls, but still 271 times higher than median workers'

Data published by the AFL-CIO reveal the emerging role of AI.

State regulators, PIABA continue to resist Finra’s plan for remote supervision  
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 03, 2023
State regulators, PIABA continue to resist Finra’s plan for remote supervision  

But LPL Financial, Fidelity back the idea of allowing supervisors to work from home, using technology to oversee reps, as they did during the pandemic.

Allworth’s Hanson, McClain stepping down as co-CEOs
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 02, 2023
Allworth’s Hanson, McClain stepping down as co-CEOs

Allworth's board has begun a search for a new chief executive.

SEC bars another advisor involved in church scam
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2023
SEC bars another advisor involved in church scam

Scams involving members of a group such as a church, known as affinity frauds, pose perils for investors, one attorney notes.

Embrace mobile tech or risk being left behind in next demographic shift
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION AUG 02, 2023
Embrace mobile tech or risk being left behind in next demographic shift

The use of mobile technology is becoming more deeply ingrained in the advisor-client relationship.

A road map for selling concentrated stock positions
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION AUG 02, 2023
A road map for selling concentrated stock positions

If a client's position in a single stock has become untenable, here are five strategies for reducing concentration risk.

Another summer rebrand: CI Private Wealth is now Corient
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 01, 2023
Another summer rebrand: CI Private Wealth is now Corient

'It's a weird little portmanteau,' one marketing executive said.

Goldman wealth exec exits abruptly
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 01, 2023
Goldman wealth exec exits abruptly

Lisa Opoku, a Goldman partner, had been running the firm's family office for its top brass since last year.

More turnover at top of Wells Fargo brokerage group
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2023
More turnover at top of Wells Fargo brokerage group

'New leadership has been making big strides,' says industry source.

Investing lessons from the Beanie Babies bubble
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2023
Investing lessons from the Beanie Babies bubble

The collectibles market is very different from the stock market, and value can be difficult to assess.

Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 31, 2023
Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection

Martin Smith blends his advisory niche with an old-school method of rolling up his sleeves and making lots of cold calls.

Kingswood US hires experienced industry duo to enhance in-house capabilities
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 31, 2023
Kingswood US hires experienced industry duo to enhance in-house capabilities

The expanded investment banking and capital markets team will focus on three key verticals.

Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2023
Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?

Celtics star has been awarded the largest contract in NBA history but financial planner, while commending Brown's efforts, says wealth inequality is a complex issue.