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Looking through the eyes of another
OPINION JUN 18, 2021
Looking through the eyes of another

Empathy is a good beginning, but it needs to be accompanied by action.

Bank of America makes Juneteenth a holiday, joining JPMorgan, Wells Fargo
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2021
Bank of America makes Juneteenth a holiday, joining JPMorgan, Wells Fargo

The banks told U.S. employees they'll receive a floating paid day off to mark the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., which President Biden signed into law Thursday.

How one adviser came to specialize in serving divorced women
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2021
How one adviser came to specialize in serving divorced women

Chris Chen, who began developing his niche 12 years ago, said advisers should identify niches that are as specific as possible.

Team managing $1 billion at Wells Fargo goes to RBC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2021
Team managing $1 billion at Wells Fargo goes to RBC

The four-adviser Seidler Cattich group is joining the firm in San Francisco.

Prudential Retirement's head of sales leaving for OneAmerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2021
Prudential Retirement's head of sales leaving for OneAmerica

Michael Domingos, the firm's head of sales and strategic relations, has been at Prudential for 28 years and was appointed to his current role in 2019. The news comes several months after a report that Prudential was considering a sale of its retirement business.

New York IARs register with state for first time
RIAS JUN 17, 2021
New York IARs register with state for first time

Two deadlines are looming this summer for investment adviser representatives working in New York state related to the new regulation, which will allow potential clients to more easily review advisers' backgrounds.

Sigma Financial faces $4.5 million in investor claims
BROKER DEALERS JUN 17, 2021
Sigma Financial faces $4.5 million in investor claims

The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based independent broker-dealer, which has close to 600 reps and advisers, reported $124.3 million in total revenue in 2019.

MassMutual reps managing $400 million switch to LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUN 17, 2021
MassMutual reps managing $400 million switch to LPL

Alicia Curtis and Jyl Barnard of Curtis Barnard Financial Services and Chris Dearing of Riverfront Financial share an office in Peoria, Illinois.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 17, 2021
Outstanding Practices: RBC Wealth Management – U.S.

Five years ago, a new leadership team decided to focus on recruiting and retaining diverse employees and supporting diverse communities. The firm concentrated on two areas: increasing the number of women financial advisers and increasing racial and ethnic diversity.

JPMorgan Chase to buy UK robo-adviser Nutmeg
FINTECH JUN 17, 2021
JPMorgan Chase to buy UK robo-adviser Nutmeg

The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, is meant to complement the launch of Chase as a digital bank in the UK later this year. Nutmeg manages more than $4.9 billion in assets.

Bitwise to double staff after $70 million funding
FINTECH JUN 16, 2021
Bitwise to double staff after $70 million funding

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said the firm is prioritizing hiring to provide client service, education and analyst relationships to advisers.

Crown Capital prepares for $1.38 million SEC penalty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 16, 2021
Crown Capital prepares for $1.38 million SEC penalty

The broker-dealer is potentially facing a penalty from the Securities and Exchange Commission due to sales of high-fee mutual funds. The regulator launched its Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative in February 2018.

Women dissatisfied with retirement industry’s work-life balance
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2021
Women dissatisfied with retirement industry’s work-life balance

The survey also finds sense among women that their compensation has not kept pace with their experience and responsibilities.

3 ways to start conversations with prospects
OPINION JUN 16, 2021
3 ways to start conversations with prospects

Open rates and click-through metrics can provide unique insight into your prospects’ level of interest, but they can’t fully gauge the connection you’re starting to form.

Onramp Invest wants to offer crypto debit cards to clients
FINTECH JUN 15, 2021
Onramp Invest wants to offer crypto debit cards to clients

The goal is to turn the RIA space into community banks, giving RIAs the same access to banking tools as a wirehouse adviser, according to CEO Tyrone Ross.

Billion-dollar UBS team in Chicago suburbs goes indie
BROKER DEALERS JUN 15, 2021
Billion-dollar UBS team in Chicago suburbs goes indie

The six-adviser team, Puzzle Wealth Solutions, is affiliating with LPL Financial through OSJ Gladstone Wealth Partners.

Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley top execs say recruiting changes worked
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 15, 2021
Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley top execs say recruiting changes worked

Driving the recruiting overhaul at wirehouses over the past few years has been the tremendous expense of recruiting experienced financial advisers.

Addepar latest funding propels its $2.17 billion valuation
FINTECH JUN 15, 2021
Addepar latest funding propels its $2.17 billion valuation

Addepar, a software used by advisers to track how investment portfolios perform across asset classes, raised an additional $150 million from New York City-based hedge fund D1 Capital Partners.

Social engagement through the pandemic: What we learned
OPINION JUN 15, 2021
Social engagement through the pandemic: What we learned

As clients were bombarded with social media messaging during the pandemic, advisers cut through the clutter by taking a more strategic approach.

From Marines to Wall Street, this veteran defied the odds
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUN 15, 2021
From Marines to Wall Street, this veteran defied the odds

Mercedes Elias, the new co-CEO of AmeriVet Securities, approached her career on Wall Street much like her decade-long ascent through the Marine Corps.