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What's your true net payout?
OPINION FEB 09, 2022
What's your true net payout?

Advisers' nominal payout is far from a full representation of the economics related to the relationship they have with their firms and clients.

Betterment acquires Makara in push into crypto market
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2022
Betterment acquires Makara in push into crypto market

Once Betterment launches its own crypto tool using Makara's technology, the tool will be available to retail clients, as well as through Betterment For Advisors, the company's business-to-business platform.

Lost decades: Risk scenarios also matter on the way back up
OPINION FEB 07, 2022
Lost decades: Risk scenarios also matter on the way back up

There's something a lot worse than being down 35%, and that's being down that much and then going nowhere for a decade or more.

The weight-bearing capacity of Larry Fink’s fine line
OPINION FEB 07, 2022
The weight-bearing capacity of Larry Fink’s fine line

BlackRock's CEO needs to recast the conversation into the framework of governance, because E and S won’t amount to much if they aren’t backed by better governance.

How are firms withstanding the Great Resignation?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2022
How are firms withstanding the Great Resignation?

Best Places to Work firms score high marks from employees when it comes to their firm's clarity about its long-term plans; Best Places firms are also more proactive in developing employee talent and rewarding contributions.

Comedy or tragedy? The curtain is rising on robos’ third act
FINTECH FEB 07, 2022
Comedy or tragedy? The curtain is rising on robos’ third act

The attractiveness of stand-alone robos, coupled with the ample dry powder at large financial services players, could mean more acquisitions are on the horizon.

BlackRock enters the TikTok sphere
FINTECH FEB 04, 2022
BlackRock enters the TikTok sphere

The world's most influential money manager is the latest financial giant to make an appeal to younger investors on the viral video platform.

Advisers see increased opportunity in  new fintech tools
FINTECH FEB 04, 2022
Advisers see increased opportunity in new fintech tools

The majority of advisers said that while they're satisfied with their current technology, further enhancements could spur additional growth this year, according to a survey by Broadridge Financial and FSI.

LPL doubles recruited assets in 2021
BROKER DEALERS FEB 04, 2022
LPL doubles recruited assets in 2021

LPL saw growth in assets from three sources last year: its recruiting of financial advisers, in-house growth and its acquisition of the wealth management business of Waddell & Reed.

AssetMark launches new digital prospecting, marketing tools
FINTECH FEB 03, 2022
AssetMark launches new digital prospecting, marketing tools

The third leading TAMP by assets this week announced the launch of two new tools to help advisers find and land new clients.

Morningstar boosts focus on wealth management
FINTECH FEB 03, 2022
Morningstar boosts focus on wealth management

Daniel Needham will head up the new unit, which will include existing functions such as managed portfolios, portfolio management software and investment data aggregation.

Fidelity updates its Wealthscape tech platform
RIAS FEB 03, 2022
Fidelity updates its Wealthscape tech platform

Refreshes mobile app and adds a digital empowerment tool.

Kuh named Morningstar Indexes' first head of ESG strategy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2022
Kuh named Morningstar Indexes' first head of ESG strategy

The former head of ESG indexes at MSCI will help drive sustainable investment initiatives.

Caribou lands $3 million to manage health care costs for clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2022
Caribou lands $3 million to manage health care costs for clients

The health care planning fintech is aiming to make complex health insurance decisions easier by collecting data about clients’ plans, usage and medications to find the best possible strategies.

Bonuses rain on Wall Street bankers as pay packages swell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2022
Bonuses rain on Wall Street bankers as pay packages swell

It’s a long-awaited moment for a generation of rising executives who’ve spent years missing out on the riches reaped by those before them.

Voicing community: The InvestmentNews 2022 DEI Awards
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2022
Voicing community: The InvestmentNews 2022 DEI Awards

Fresh points of view open new arenas for growth throughout the financial advice community. Learn more about those putting their perspectives into practice at this year’s InvestmentNews Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards.

Private equity influence on wealth management is big and getting bigger
RIAS FEB 02, 2022
Private equity influence on wealth management is big and getting bigger

The 38 direct PE investments in wealth management last year compares to 23 in 2020 and 11 in 2019. Now PE is eyeing the wealthtech space.

FSI launches program to boost diversity among independent advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2022
FSI launches program to boost diversity among independent advisers

FSI is partnering with Inroads to encourage its member firms to offer paid internships for students of color.

River Wealth Advisors sells minority stake to Merchant Investment Management
RIAS FEB 01, 2022
River Wealth Advisors sells minority stake to Merchant Investment Management

Merchant insists the noncontrolling investment is distinct from traditional private equity capital, which often comes with a short-term commitment.

Schwab study says RIAs need to up their staffing and compensation game
RIAS FEB 01, 2022
Schwab study says RIAs need to up their staffing and compensation game

Hiring is getting more competitive at every level of an advisory firm, and compensation alone won't allow firms to keep pace.