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Finra taps executive for board chair
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 19, 2022
Finra taps executive for board chair

Eric Noll, the CEO of Context Capital Partners, first joined the Finra board in August 2020.

CFP Board imposes interim suspension on barred rep
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 18, 2022
CFP Board imposes interim suspension on barred rep

Pending investigation, Massachusetts adviser Filippo Mastrocola can’t use CFP certification mark.

Geoffrey Brown stepping down as NAPFA CEO
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2022
Geoffrey Brown stepping down as NAPFA CEO

The association's board will engage an interim CEO while it searches for a permanent successor.

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2022
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2022

This month's roundup looks at Envestnet's acquisition of Redi2, Catchlight's new system to assess prospects and AssetMark's deal for Adhesion Wealth.

Creative Planning acquires $5 billion Wipfli Financial Advisors
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 17, 2022
Creative Planning acquires $5 billion Wipfli Financial Advisors

The deal is the firm's third-biggest transaction to date, and CEO Peter Mallouk says M&A activity is ramping up because most RIAs aren't growing organically.

Wall Street banks’ record fines reflect regulators’ frustrations over unmonitored messaging
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
Wall Street banks’ record fines reflect regulators’ frustrations over unmonitored messaging

SEC, CFTC worried that messages were being completely lost and would ultimately make it harder to look for wrongdoing.

Fleming's Rockefeller plans to double number of adviser teams
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 17, 2022
Fleming's Rockefeller plans to double number of adviser teams

The firm, which currently has 85 teams, is focusing on growth in places that have seen influx of wealthy residents in recent years, such as Charlotte, North Carolina, and Austin, Texas.

B-D advisers had a soft landing in the first half, despite bear market
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS AUG 16, 2022
B-D advisers had a soft landing in the first half, despite bear market

The S&P 500 was down almost 21% over the first six months of the year, but financial advisers at big firms didn't crash and burn.

Retooled scorecards will better measure women-led results, says new book
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 16, 2022
Retooled scorecards will better measure women-led results, says new book

Women asset managers and corporate leaders assess risk and opportunity over a longer time frame, justifying new methods of measuring their results.

CFP Board cites 66% pass rate at July exam
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 16, 2022
CFP Board cites 66% pass rate at July exam

Just 7% of the 2,596 people who took the CFP exam in July did so remotely.

Maximize your firm's value by leveraging a next-gen adviser
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION AUG 16, 2022
Maximize your firm's value by leveraging a next-gen adviser

Whether you oversee a large enterprise or you’re a one-person shop, the more completely you can replace yourself prior to the start of negotiations, the better terms you’ll receive.

eMoney names Susan McKenna permanent CEO
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 16, 2022
eMoney names Susan McKenna permanent CEO

The executive had been appointed interim CEO in March after former CEO Ed O’Brien announced he was returning to Fidelity to lead institutional technology.

Cambridge Investment elevates three to office of the CEO
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2022
Cambridge Investment elevates three to office of the CEO

Colleen Bell, Jeff Vivacqua and Seth Miller become presidents of their respective divisions as part of a new organizational structure.

Guiding pre-retirees through the emotional transition to retirement
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 15, 2022
Guiding pre-retirees through the emotional transition to retirement

Carson Wealth's Jason Juhl is tapping his retired clients to mentor those clients moving toward the 'next chapter.'

Counseling young lawyers on cash flow management
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 12, 2022
Counseling young lawyers on cash flow management

L.J. Jones found his niche by observing the challenges faced by his wife and her law school classmates.

CFP Board hits three advisers with suspension
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 12, 2022
CFP Board hits three advisers with suspension

One adviser faces charges of dealing in child pornography, according to the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.

Wealthy clients mostly avoid new taxes as spending bill nears finish line
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2022
Wealthy clients mostly avoid new taxes as spending bill nears finish line

Legislation that last year contained a litany of taxes on high earners has been whittled down to a bill with a few corporate tax provisions.

Matthew Boersen elected chair-elect of CFP Board
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2022
Matthew Boersen elected chair-elect of CFP Board

The Grand Rapids, Michigan, planner will serve a one-year term and become chair of the board in 2024.

CFP Board launches scholarship in honor of LeCount R. Davis
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 09, 2022
CFP Board launches scholarship in honor of LeCount R. Davis

Recognizing first Black CFP, the $5,000 award aims to help more Black and African Americans earn the certification.

State Street report shows inflation, recession driving investor angst
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2022
State Street report shows inflation, recession driving investor angst

Research shows that younger investors are most bullish about being able to get back on track toward saving for retirement.