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UBS considers workplace changes in U.S.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 25, 2021
UBS considers workplace changes in U.S.

In response to employee feedback, the bank is seeking to improve engagement in underrepresented communities and considering allowing employees greater flexibility to work remotely.

Women advisers' skills questioned by men disproportionately, poll finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2021
Women advisers' skills questioned by men disproportionately, poll finds

In an industry dominated by men, women said they faced challenges early in their careers to prove themselves.

The critical importance of thought leadership for RPAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2021
The critical importance of thought leadership for RPAs

RPAs need to create or use high-quality content. Ideally, RPAs get their content published or speak at industry events. Though social media is important, we have all learned that it is not necessarily reputable.

'Gather round the campfire': Accepting Bitcoin volatility
FINTECH MAR 24, 2021
'Gather round the campfire': Accepting Bitcoin volatility

Price volatility is not a logical reason to ignore Bitcoin, said panelists during the InvestmentNews Fintech Virtual Summit. Here's why.

Team managing $450 million switches to LPL from Sagepoint
BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2021
Team managing $450 million switches to LPL from Sagepoint

Arizona’s Progressive Financial Concepts will affiliate through an LPL office of supervisory jurisdiction, Wealth Consulting Group.

An adviser's social media strategy: Post, refresh, repeat
FINTECH MAR 24, 2021
An adviser's social media strategy: Post, refresh, repeat

Advisers should embrace social media with an authentic voice that shows their personal side, said marketing strategist April Rudin at the InvestmentNews Virtual Fintech Summit.

Robinhood says it filed confidentially for IPO
FINTECH MAR 24, 2021
Robinhood says it filed confidentially for IPO

The online trading platform could go public as soon as late in the second quarter, a source said.

Slimmed down 2020 comp for LPL, Ameriprise CEOs
BROKER DEALERS MAR 23, 2021
Slimmed down 2020 comp for LPL, Ameriprise CEOs

In the face of an unprecedented pandemic, Dan Arnold and James Cracchiolo saw their total pay fall last year.

Your clients may be prepared for retirement, but are you?
OPINION MAR 23, 2021
Your clients may be prepared for retirement, but are you?

As an adviser, you've spent countless hours advising clients on how to prepare for retirement from a psychological perspective. Now it's time to think about that topic yourself.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2021
Diversity Champions: Financial Alliance for Racial Equity

Seven financial and insurance firms work with six historically Black colleges and universities to provide resources, training and connections to Black students in this group formed by Nationwide Financial in 2020.

Top 5 largest robo-advisers by AUM
FINTECH MAR 22, 2021
Top 5 largest robo-advisers by AUM

Vanguard reigns king for incumbents disrupting the robo-adviser space, while Betterment continues to manage the most assets among independents.

New option for Social Security training
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2021
New option for Social Security training

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts' program qualifies for CFP and CPA continuing education credits.

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — March 2021
FINTECH MAR 22, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — March 2021

The big news, announcements and underlying trends emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!

$200 million Wells Fargo rep switches to LPL
BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2021
$200 million Wells Fargo rep switches to LPL

Tim Vanderloo is joining Silverleaf Wealth Management, an LPL affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska.

Recognizing efforts around DEI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2021
Recognizing efforts around DEI

The awards recognize individuals, firms and industry partners that cultivate a diverse and equitable profession.

Hester Peirce pushes for personal liberty as an SEC voice of dissent
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2021
Hester Peirce pushes for personal liberty as an SEC voice of dissent

During her first three years on the commission, Peirce was part of a Republican majority. With the likely confirmation of Gary Gensler as SEC chair, Democrats will have the edge.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2021
See It Be It Role Model: Jason Howell

Howell’s eponymous RIA in Virginia is one of the relatively few in the nation owned by a person of color. And he’s trying to have his firm make a difference by working with Treasury Department programs that help encourage investments in neighborhoods that lack access to financing.

Wealthtech Q&A: Focus Financial’s Rajini Kodialam
FINTECH MAR 19, 2021
Wealthtech Q&A: Focus Financial’s Rajini Kodialam

Focus Financial COO Rajini Kodialam shares her experience as a leading woman in fintech breaking down internal barriers for gender equity.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2021
Diversity Champions: Natixis Investment Managers

The events of 2020 led Natixis to implement several new initiatives, including creating a social justice matching-gift program, supporting the global expansion of MADE, the firm’s Boston-based group supporting racial and ethnic diversity, and incorporating shared values-based leadership training.

Automation is easiest way to wow clients
OPINION MAR 19, 2021
Automation is easiest way to wow clients

The first year of a client relationship is a window of opportunity to create strong first impressions, and email automation can help with this.