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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.

Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push

CEO James Gorman says the firm has seen relatively few departures in the wake of the pandemic. In contrast, he says the bank received about 500,000 job applications last year.

Robinhood plans spending account service alongside new cash card
FINTECH MAR 07, 2022
Robinhood plans spending account service alongside new cash card

The new account will be free; it will include a feature for automatically investing a percentage or standard dollar amount from paychecks, as well an early deposit feature that will let users receive their income up to two days early.

SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule
RIAS MAR 07, 2022
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule

Even with a long runway — the rule became effective last May 4 with an implementation deadline of Nov. 4 — getting ready for the measure has become a top compliance worry for advisers.

Despite the hype, future of advice is hybrid: Vanguard
FINTECH MAR 07, 2022
Despite the hype, future of advice is hybrid: Vanguard

According to a new study published by The Vanguard Group Inc., the vast majority of advised clients aren't interested in totally digital advice.

TCW partners with iCapital to improve access to its alts offerings
ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2022
TCW partners with iCapital to improve access to its alts offerings

The asset manager will use customized technology from iCapital to facilitate its clients' use of its offerings of alternative investments.

LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo
BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2022
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo

Richard DeYoung and Jessica Boehm opened their new firm, Highland Wealth Partners, in The Woodlands, Texas, and affiliated with LPL's Strategic Wealth Services.

Shareholders slammed CEO pay last year. Will 2022 be different?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2022
Shareholders slammed CEO pay last year. Will 2022 be different?

CEOs at S&P 500 companies are paid more than 350 times the median salary for workers, on average, something institutional investors are watching.