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Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL
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
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.

The rise of insurtech
OPINION OCT 04, 2021
The rise of insurtech

Just 10 years ago, there was little crossover between securities and insurance, as insurance agents, health insurance agents and Wall Street advisers traditionally stayed in separate lanes. But that has started to change.

LPL to pay $4.8 million over anti-money laundering charges
BROKER DEALERS OCT 01, 2021
LPL to pay $4.8 million over anti-money laundering charges

Last year, the SEC charged the unregistered adviser at the heart of the matter with defrauding a town in Puerto Rico and misappropriating $7.1 million.

How technology can embrace ‘financial therapy’
OPINION OCT 01, 2021
How technology can embrace ‘financial therapy’

Advisers can use their tech stack to seamlessly track the opportunities best suited for each client and recommend appropriate actions that result in long-term change.

Making sense of the RILA revolution
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2021
Making sense of the RILA revolution

Registered index-linked Annuities (RILAs) are the next logical step in the evolution of our industry. Explore how this relatively new annuity product could help meet the demands of your clients.

Schwab to investigate harassment claim made by former employee
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 30, 2021
Schwab to investigate harassment claim made by former employee

A discussion about what to wear on a casual Friday took an ugly turn, according to the former TD Ameritrade employee. CEO Walt Bettinger said harassment is unacceptable, and the firm will investigate the claims.

3 drivers of record M&A activity
OPINION SEP 30, 2021
3 drivers of record M&A activity

With valuations of financial planning and wealth management shops at record highs and private equity focusing on the space, it would seem prudent for firms to at least research their options.

Avantax practices managing $350 million move to Cetera
BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2021
Avantax practices managing $350 million move to Cetera

Veteran advisers in Oklahoma and Utah affiliate with Cetera through Texas-based Farpointe Wealth Partners.

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2021
FINTECH SEP 30, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2021

This month's #AdviserTech roundup includes Riskalyze’s recapitalization, RightCapital’s launch of retirement decumulation tools, Veriti’s crossing $1 billion of AUM, and American Express partnering with BodesWell to return to the financial planning business 16 years after spinning off Ameriprise.

Morgan Stanley trio managing $315 million joins Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2021
Morgan Stanley trio managing $315 million joins Raymond James

The team, including James Wendling, Steven VanDerSchaaf andClint Allman, have moved to the employee unit of Raymond James in Davenport, Iowa.

Betterment tops $1.3 billion valuation with latest funding
FINTECH SEP 29, 2021
Betterment tops $1.3 billion valuation with latest funding

The $160 million round is the largest to date for the leading independent robo-adviser. The latest influx will be used to accelerate its business-to-business arms, particularly its 401(k) offering.

Mobile adviser dashboard? There’s a Merrill app for that
FINTECH SEP 29, 2021
Mobile adviser dashboard? There’s a Merrill app for that

Merrill Lynch rolls out a new mobile app for advisers to access all the information on their adviser dashboard via their smartphones.

Avantax team managing $400 million switches to LPL
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2021
Avantax team managing $400 million switches to LPL

First Legacy Wealth Management affiliates through JFC Advisor Network. The advisory firm is based in San Angelo and Big Spring, Texas.

Trio managing $500 million at Truist joins Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2021
Trio managing $500 million at Truist joins Raymond James

The three-person Truist team includes Charles Mintz, Timothy Gray and Wren Mintz, and is moving to the employee unit of Raymond James.

Finra set to increase requirements for private placements
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2021
Finra set to increase requirements for private placements

The self-regulator will require brokerages to file retail communications related to the sales of unregistered securities in addition to the offering document.

The next evolution of Monte Carlo analysis
OPINION SEP 28, 2021
The next evolution of Monte Carlo analysis

Advances in technology and the deployment of Monte Carlo in financial planning means these solutions can support advisers creating stronger, more personalized financial plans.

Dealing with challenging clients
OPINION SEP 28, 2021
Dealing with challenging clients

Deep-in-debt clients were hoping for a magic solution I didn't have, and didn't appreciate the advice I was able to give them.

Dave Ramsey loses deposition fight in timeshare case
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2021
Dave Ramsey loses deposition fight in timeshare case

A state judge in Tennessee, where Ramsey Solutions is based, granted a motion to compel Ramsey's deposition in the Timeshare Exit Team case.

Mercer acquires $240 million RIA
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2021
Mercer acquires $240 million RIA

Miller Advisors is a mother-and-daughter advisory team based in Kirkland, Washington.