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Wealthtech startups look to compete with RIA aggregators
FINTECH MAR 11, 2022
Wealthtech startups look to compete with RIA aggregators

Fintechs are buying books of business and hoping in-house tech stacks are enough to entice financial advisers to come on board.

Merrill looks to boost hiring of experienced advisers in 2022
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 11, 2022
Merrill looks to boost hiring of experienced advisers in 2022

The hiring push comes after Merrill and Bank of America reported a 6.3% decline in financial adviser head count last year.

New ways to communicate are complicating compliance
OPINION MAR 10, 2022
New ways to communicate are complicating compliance

Firms need purpose-built tools to manage their discovery responsibilities as the emergence of Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other communication channels has made e-discovery far more complex.

Ex-Merrill adviser who threw smoothie wants probation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2022
Ex-Merrill adviser who threw smoothie wants probation

James Iannazzo, who's facing three charges as a result of the incident in January, seeks to plead not guilty and be put on probation for up to two years.

ESG managers press SEC for full emissions disclosure rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2022
ESG managers press SEC for full emissions disclosure rule

Investors representing $4 trillion urge regulator to include Scope 3 emissions in corporate climate reporting.

ICapital tech platform acquires Stifel Financial's alts feeder funds
ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2022
ICapital tech platform acquires Stifel Financial's alts feeder funds

The deal, which will close later this month, pushes the assets on iCapital's platform to more than $118 billion.

Raymond James lands $220 million team from RBC
BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2022
Raymond James lands $220 million team from RBC

Father-and-son team of James and Christopher Domgard operate as Capital Private Wealth in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Retiring in an age of uncertainty
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2022
Retiring in an age of uncertainty

Both new and existing retirees face the challenge of generating steady income in the low-interest-rate environment, which calls into question the traditional 60/40 investment strategy.

Messaging apps take on Wall Street
FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
Messaging apps take on Wall Street

The latest apps like WhatsApp and emailing platforms like Gmail are beginning to play an oversized role in adviser communications, a trend that could increase as more clients choose to communicate via their smartphones.

Avantax boosts forgivable loans to advisers
BROKER DEALERS MAR 09, 2022
Avantax boosts forgivable loans to advisers

It's an indication the firm is carrying through on its strategy to attract experienced financial advisers who generate more revenue.

CRM provider Wealthbox gets $31 million infusion
FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
CRM provider Wealthbox gets $31 million infusion

Frontier Growth is taking a minority equity stake in the Rhode Island-based fintech.

ESG-reporting startup gets $7 million in seed funding
FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
ESG-reporting startup gets $7 million in seed funding

ESGgo will monitor and eventually help improve companies' disclosures.

Avoiding the post-transition blues
OPINION MAR 09, 2022
Avoiding the post-transition blues

8 tips to help advisers enjoy a less stressful experience during and after a move.

See It Be It Role Model: Angela Ribuffo
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
See It Be It Role Model: Angela Ribuffo

Angela Ribuffo, president of Raion Financial Strategies, decided to become an adviser after working as a nurse, teacher, and employee and contractor with the Defense Department.

Onramp Invest regroups after layoffs
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2022
Onramp Invest regroups after layoffs

The San Diego-based firm reassured clients and investors about the viability of the company moving forward in a blog post Monday, and sent a heartfelt message to the 18 employees that were let go.

RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets

Ryan McHugh and his team will join RBC's branch in Bend, Oregon.

More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?

No details about closing branches or offices of Wells Fargo Advisors locations were included in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Finra fines Deutsche Bank $2 million for failing to get best prices for customer orders
EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Finra fines Deutsche Bank $2 million for failing to get best prices for customer orders

Best execution has become a regulatory priority for Finra and the SEC in the wake of the January 2021 GameStop trading frenzy.

Financial Planning Association taps Carson Group to be its official coach
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
Financial Planning Association taps Carson Group to be its official coach

The three-year partnership provides FPA members with access to services including Carson Coaching's online platform and its on-demand coaching.

Creating connections: How answering the 'why' can attract prospects
OPINION MAR 08, 2022
Creating connections: How answering the 'why' can attract prospects

Often advisers have a backstory or personal connection that allows them to understand the needs of their core clientele, and that 'why' is where they get the chance to set themselves apart.