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SVB names Erin Platts president of SVB Private
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
SVB names Erin Platts president of SVB Private

The bank appointed David Sabow to succeed Platts as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank UK and head of EMEA.

AAAA poised to amplify industry influence
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
AAAA poised to amplify industry influence

The Association of African American Financial Advisors, the largest advocacy group for Blacks in the industry, intends to step up business-to-business alliances.

As FTX burns, advisers keep their cool
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2022
As FTX burns, advisers keep their cool

Given advisers' questioning of the practical merits of cryptocurrency, it's no wonder so many encouraged their clients to steer clear of crypto as an investment.

Advisers should brace for the relentless case for direct indexing
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS DEC 02, 2022
Advisers should brace for the relentless case for direct indexing

Despite lukewarm adoption by financial advisers, the financial services industry is committed to leveraging this crucial channel to get direct indexing in front of more investors.

Carson Group buys $200 million Massachusetts firm
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 02, 2022
Carson Group buys $200 million Massachusetts firm

Its acquisition of Waltham-based Northface Capital Holdings is part of the firm's succession plan.

Bringing ESG investing to clients is often more art than science
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2022
Bringing ESG investing to clients is often more art than science

Experts say advisers who are introducing clients to ESG investing must start with flexibility and an open mind.

Implementing direct indexing using sector ETFs
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 30, 2022
Implementing direct indexing using sector ETFs

It can be hard to keep direct-index portfolios from 'drifting' from their benchmark index as stocks are swapped in and out.

UBS retreats from plans to target US mass affluent clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 30, 2022
UBS retreats from plans to target US mass affluent clients

Chairman Colm Kelleher said the bank has been slow to identify cross-selling opportunities to wealth management clients.

4 keys to preparing your firm for a transaction
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 30, 2022
4 keys to preparing your firm for a transaction

Even if you have no plans to sell, taking these steps will mean you're running a better business.

InvestCloud launches latest adviser-client matching service
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 29, 2022
InvestCloud launches latest adviser-client matching service

The Find My Advisor app enters an increasingly crowded field of services hoping to connect clients and advisers.

Should you speak freely about politics and religion with your clients?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 29, 2022
Should you speak freely about politics and religion with your clients?

Although advisers have long avoided discussing certain subjects with clients, David Bahnsen of Bahnsen Group advocates being open with clients about such topics.

CFP Board, Foundation for Financial Planning partner on pro bono
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 29, 2022
CFP Board, Foundation for Financial Planning partner on pro bono

The two financial planning organizations will work together to make pro bono opportunities, training and resources available to all CFPs.

Former LPL exec Bill Morrissey to head Atria's independent channel
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS NOV 29, 2022
Former LPL exec Bill Morrissey to head Atria's independent channel

The private equity-backed firm operates six broker-dealers, including Cadaret Grant, NEXT Financial and Western International Securities.

Group of veteran-owned firms participating in BNY deal
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 28, 2022
Group of veteran-owned firms participating in BNY deal

The eight broker-dealers are participating in the firm's offering of $750 million in senior bank notes.

A Pivotal Moment to Invest for Growth
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 28, 2022
A Pivotal Moment to Invest for Growth

Forward-thinking advisory firms are devoting resources now to attract more clients and win top talent.

Finra spanks Morgan Stanley over sales of high-risk stocks
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 23, 2022
Finra spanks Morgan Stanley over sales of high-risk stocks

The Finra penalty included a fine of $200,000 and restitution to clients of $498,000 plus interest.

How do you keep client risk tolerance stable as markets gyrate?
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 23, 2022
How do you keep client risk tolerance stable as markets gyrate?

Counterintuitively, advisers can instill a sense of calm in clients and attract new clients to the firm by inviting a risk-focused conversation into the room.

Higher yields on cash give advisers another asset allocation tool
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS NOV 21, 2022
Higher yields on cash give advisers another asset allocation tool

The Federal Reserve's fight against inflation has turned boring cash accounts into top performers.

Apparent detour opened new career path
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 21, 2022
Apparent detour opened new career path

Gaining the CFP designation became the fulcrum for a midcareer pivot, but earning it wasn't easy.

One woman’s vision to empower women clients transcends tragedy
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 21, 2022
One woman’s vision to empower women clients transcends tragedy

The Lucy Shair Foundation for Women in Finance seeks to reduce the gender gap by neutralizing one barrier to establishing a firm of one’s own: lack of seed capital.