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Q&A: Wellington Management's Wendy Cromwell
ESG FEB 28, 2022
Q&A: Wellington Management's Wendy Cromwell

Head of sustainable investing shares how the firm integrates ESG and works with companies to decarbonize.

Have financial adviser, will travel
RIAS FEB 25, 2022
Have financial adviser, will travel

Jake Northrup caters to upper-income clients who don't subscribe to a 9-to-5, work-till-you're-65 mindset.

Small advisory firms need tech, too
FINTECH FEB 25, 2022
Small advisory firms need tech, too

Small to midsize wealth management firms are more likely to purchase third-party tools than their wirehouse counterparts.

Goldman probed by SEC over messages sent using unapproved services
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2022
Goldman probed by SEC over messages sent using unapproved services

In December, the SEC and CFTC imposed $200 million in fines on JPMorgan Chase over messaging apps.

5 essentials to secure the best valuation for your firm
OPINION FEB 25, 2022
5 essentials to secure the best valuation for your firm

If you're thinking of selling, you should be considering factors like the rate at which your firm is growing, your relationship with your employees, the age of your clients and the state of your tech stack.

Firms outline DEI efforts for Black History Month
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2022
Firms outline DEI efforts for Black History Month

Financial services companies recognize Black History Month, and DiversityQ has guidance for being a better ally.

Gold emerges once again as rock of stability amid market unrest
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2022
Gold emerges once again as rock of stability amid market unrest

The precious metal is up 4.3% this year, which compares to the 11% drop in the S&P 500 Index.

Financial steps to help close the racial wealth gap
OPINION FEB 24, 2022
Financial steps to help close the racial wealth gap

While the Covid-19 pandemic brought financial challenges for many Americans, African Americans and people of color faced more financial emergencies with fewer economic resources.

Financial advisers downplay geopolitical unrest while preparing for the worst
RIAS FEB 24, 2022
Financial advisers downplay geopolitical unrest while preparing for the worst

Financial markets are reacting to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while market watchers dissect the bigger picture.

Credit union managing $245 million goes to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS FEB 24, 2022
Credit union managing $245 million goes to Raymond James

A solo adviser, along with seven staff members, runs the First Community Credit Union program in Houston, which had been affiliated with CUNA Brokerage Services.

CFA Institute unveils DEI code for investment firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2022
CFA Institute unveils DEI code for investment firms

Only a small proportion of the financial services industry includes women and minorities, something the organization would like to change.

Betterment pushes into student loan debt with new tools
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2022
Betterment pushes into student loan debt with new tools

In the company’s first foray into the 529 space, the Student Loan Management platform allows workers with a Betterment 401(k) to view their loans alongside their other financial accounts.

Advisers aid widows, fire victims, domestic violence survivors through pro bono work
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 23, 2022
Advisers aid widows, fire victims, domestic violence survivors through pro bono work

The Financial Planning Association says its members increased the hours they spent providing services to at-risk populations by 18% last year.

FeeX lands $80 million and relaunches as Pontera
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2022
FeeX lands $80 million and relaunches as Pontera

In addition to a recent deal with Carson Group in October, other partnerships with Orion Advisor Solutions and Advyzon have proved successful for the company, which claims to have grown 300% in the past three years.

When building a tech stack, best-in-breed isn't always best
RIAS FEB 23, 2022
When building a tech stack, best-in-breed isn't always best

The RIA Lab panelists offered suggestions on how advisers can navigate the challenges and opportunities of technology integration.

The subconscious power of brand familiarity
OPINION FEB 23, 2022
The subconscious power of brand familiarity

The more we see a brand, the more we come to recognize it as trustworthy. This applies to financial advisers, too.

HSBC under investigation in US over WhatsApp use
FINTECH FEB 23, 2022
HSBC under investigation in US over WhatsApp use

Bank cooperating with CFTC probe into business communications. This comes after JPMorgan was fined for messages outside work systems.

Why traveling the world has made me a better adviser
OPINION FEB 23, 2022
Why traveling the world has made me a better adviser

Each of my adventures has taken time, energy, effort and a willingness to be pushed outside of my comfort zone. The same is true for investing.

Envestnet weighs options after seeing takeover interest
ALTERNATIVES FEB 23, 2022
Envestnet weighs options after seeing takeover interest

The Chicago-based fintech has recently been approached by at least one private equity firm interested in acquiring it, according to people familiar with the matter.

SEC flooded with comment letters about Bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES FEB 22, 2022
SEC flooded with comment letters about Bitcoin ETFs

Hundreds of comments have been published online in the past two weeks, after Grayscale Investments launched a media campaign encouraging the public to weigh in on a Bitcoin ETF.