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First Republic recruiting slows in Q3
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2021
First Republic recruiting slows in Q3

After recruiting seven teams of advisers in the first half of the year, the bank added just one team over the summer, executives of the firm said on an earnings call.

Captrust takes a big bite out of Texas with latest deal
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 13, 2021
Captrust takes a big bite out of Texas with latest deal

The addition of Covenant Multifamily Offices expands Captrust's Texas footprint and adds $2.6 billion under management.

3 Questions to Ask to Power Up Your People Strategy
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2021
3 Questions to Ask to Power Up Your People Strategy

In 2020, many firms chose a steady-as-she-goes approach to compensation and staffing levels – but may face a major retention challenge as the “great resignation” wave engulfs America.

A plan for yourself is a plan for the future of your firm
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION OCT 12, 2021
A plan for yourself is a plan for the future of your firm

The No. 1 reason given for the increase in advisory firm M&A is the desire to create a succession plan. Advisers nearing retirement should consider their alternatives.

Vestwell names Rob Molchon CTO
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2021
Vestwell names Rob Molchon CTO

The digital record-keeping platform also promoted Ryan Anderson to chief product officer.

OneDigital hires CIO from Carson Group
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2021
OneDigital hires CIO from Carson Group

Saumen Chattopadhyay fills a role that had been vacant since former OneDigital CIO Jamie Battmer left the company in March.

The New Age of RIA Marketing
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2021
The New Age of RIA Marketing

A look at the evolving marketing landscape, and the five trends advisory firms must command to optimize growth in the next decade.

Morgan Stanley rep managing $200 million goes indie with LPL
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS OCT 11, 2021
Morgan Stanley rep managing $200 million goes indie with LPL

The financial adviser Douglas Chin has affiliated with the independent broker-dealer through Gladstone Wealth Partners in Red Bank, New Jersey

In search of adviser tech’s holy grail
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 11, 2021
In search of adviser tech’s holy grail

An ecosystem is emerging whose ultimate goal is to increase advisers’ wallet share by enabling them to unify a client’s entire financial world onto a single platform.

SEC enforcement director stresses ‘proactive compliance’ on Reg BI
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2021
SEC enforcement director stresses ‘proactive compliance’ on Reg BI

The rule goes 'significantly beyond' suitability, and firms should give their reps the tools they need to 'identify, disclose and mitigate conflicts prohibited under Reg BI,' Gurbir Grewal said.

Arizona RIA managing $370 million joins Carson
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 07, 2021
Arizona RIA managing $370 million joins Carson

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Integrated Wealth Management has a 10-person team.

Getting to know you: Telling your story in your bio
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION OCT 06, 2021
Getting to know you: Telling your story in your bio

Advisers' biographies tend to be generic, filled with jargon and acronyms. Write a bio that gives prospects the information they need to decide whether they want to talk with you.

Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court
YOUR PRACTICE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2021
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court

Jeffrey Dampf was barred from the securities industry last week for not cooperating in Finra's investigation of allegations that he stole money from elderly clients.

Ameriprise team managing $195 million jumps to Raymond James
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS OCT 05, 2021
Ameriprise team managing $195 million jumps to Raymond James

Eric Cornell and Patrick Shea have formed their own firm, Helius Wealth, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

How do I market my RIA?
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION OCT 04, 2021
How do I market my RIA?

The compliance friction points that advisers detest the most are almost always centered around marketing.

John French joins Bonhill Group as US board chairman
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2021
John French joins Bonhill Group as US board chairman

The media executive will help provide strategy and guidance for InvestmentNews.

Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 04, 2021
Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners

Christopher and Michelle Mackin are leveraging their love for the outdoors into a focused advisory practice.

Trader who blew up IFS Securities charged with fraud
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2021
Trader who blew up IFS Securities charged with fraud

The trader, Keith Wakefield, was charged with one count of securities fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.

Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2021
Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL

Sean Khaligh, who joined Wells in 2007, is affiliating with LPL through The Financial Services Network and has formed EQ Private Wealth Advisors in Palos Verdes, California.

What we talk about when we talk about risk profiles
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION OCT 04, 2021
What we talk about when we talk about risk profiles

Client risk profiles can be messy and complex, and even the language is confusing. Here are guidelines advisers can use to properly vet the tools they use to create client risk profiles.