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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.

Merrill Lynch team managing $1.3 billion joins Rockefeller
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2021
Merrill Lynch team managing $1.3 billion joins Rockefeller

The four-adviser, eight-person Hambleton Fieler Group is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be Rockefeller's first private wealth team in Ohio.

Indie RIA managing $163 million joins Carson Partners
RIAS MAR 19, 2021
Indie RIA managing $163 million joins Carson Partners

Main Street Financial Life Advisors, founded in 1999 by J. Joseph Roman, is based in Moorestown, New Jersey.

When is the last time your practice grew 20% in a year?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2021
When is the last time your practice grew 20% in a year?

Coaching doesn’t just benefit new advisors — it’s something that can pay off for any advisor willing to invest in themselves and their practice. Learn 3 key ways coaching can jump start your practice.

Wall Street under pressure to give wealthy clients access to Bitcoin
FINTECH MAR 18, 2021
Wall Street under pressure to give wealthy clients access to Bitcoin

Morgan Stanley's plans to offer funds that will enable ownership of Bitcoin puts pressure on its competitors to go down a similar route. The company is the first major U.S. bank with plans to give its wealthiest clients exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Buckingham's Hartman on pros and cons of remote work
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2021
Buckingham's Hartman on pros and cons of remote work

The president of the $16 billion RIA told attendees at the InvestmentNews Women Adviser Summit that that it's too early to guess when things will get back to normal.

Morgan Stanley to offer Bitcoin funds to ultra-rich clients
FINTECH MAR 18, 2021
Morgan Stanley to offer Bitcoin funds to ultra-rich clients

Wall Street banks have stayed mostly on the sidelines as cryptocurrencies surged in popularity. While futures contracts based on Bitcoin and Ether, the second-largest digital currency, are available at major exchanges, none of the six biggest U.S. banks have until now offered their customers access.

Roaring Kitty and phishing attacks expose cyber headaches for IBDs
OPINION MAR 17, 2021
Roaring Kitty and phishing attacks expose cyber headaches for IBDs

Firm leaders understand the cybersecurity threat is real. But have broker-dealers taken appropriate precautions to protect advisers and their clients?