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Poll question: What financial buzzword do you hate most?
RIAS NOV 18, 2020
Poll question: What financial buzzword do you hate most?

People often have trouble understanding basic financial terms, and the language used in the industry isn't helping

CFP Board study provides map for increasing diversity in advice sector
RIAS NOV 18, 2020
CFP Board study provides map for increasing diversity in advice sector

Case studies of financial firms including Charles Schwab, Fidelity and Merrill Lynch show the importance of making diversity efforts intentional and strategic

Robert Moore returns to advice business to lead giant LPL branch
BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2020
Robert Moore returns to advice business to lead giant LPL branch

The shift in management is not a sign that New Jersey-based Private Advisor Group is for sale, owner says

Oranj to close by year's end
FINTECH NOV 18, 2020
Oranj to close by year's end

The Chicago-based fintech has notified its adviser clients that it is currently winding down operations with a transition plan in place

Addepar closes on $117 million funding round
FINTECH NOV 18, 2020
Addepar closes on $117 million funding round

The money will be used to expand the company’s wealth management platform

UBS Wealth picks ex-NFL player to lead athlete segment
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2020
UBS Wealth picks ex-NFL player to lead athlete segment

Adewale Ogunleye is a former Pro Bowl defensive end with the Chicago Bears

Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy
FINTECH NOV 17, 2020
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy

The chief executive officer is working with regulators to help build a federal rule to govern data usage

Should 401(k)s require a test for savers to invest outside of target dates?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2020
Should 401(k)s require a test for savers to invest outside of target dates?

Terms like 'mutual fund' and 'passive investing' are misunderstood, and those who can't define them are less likely to invest and save for retirement, according to a new report

Trio managing $417 million heads to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS NOV 17, 2020
Trio managing $417 million heads to Raymond James

The team moved from Geneos Wealth Management

Business and mastering the four freedoms
OPINION NOV 17, 2020
Business and mastering the four freedoms

As you consider each new endeavor, think about how it will affect four types of freedom

Morgan Stanley duo managing $2 billion go indie with LPL
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 16, 2020
Morgan Stanley duo managing $2 billion go indie with LPL

John Gallagher and Mark Levin have opened an office in Marlton, New Jersey

Fidelity launches managed account platform
FINTECH NOV 16, 2020
Fidelity launches managed account platform

The new platform ties together eMoney financial planning and investment management that could position the custodian to rival TAMP offerings

Reflections on a year of change
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 16, 2020
Reflections on a year of change

The tremendous changes over the past year represent the shifting sands of the industry, as well as a great deal of accomplishments from the IN team

Free financial planning apps enter the equation
FINTECH NOV 16, 2020
Free financial planning apps enter the equation

The tools provided by big players like Fidelity and Schwab are a plus for investors just starting out, but what do they mean for smaller advisory firms?

Proven techniques to plan for a great 2021
OPINION NOV 16, 2020
Proven techniques to plan for a great 2021

If you want to grow your business, establishing a weekly planning ritual is a great place to start

‘Embrace planning, it's a better business model’: Fidelity's Mike Durbin
FINTECH NOV 13, 2020
‘Embrace planning, it's a better business model’: Fidelity's Mike Durbin

The president of Fidelity Institutional shares his views on the changing terrain for financial advisory firms and a key trend that advisers should keep an eye on

Are financial planning apps the next fintech target?
RIAS NOV 13, 2020
Are financial planning apps the next fintech target?

Advisers have the advantage when it comes to creating plans, but several digital apps launched by major financial institutions are thriving

Why technology is crucial for RIAs focused on M&A
OPINION NOV 12, 2020
Why technology is crucial for RIAs focused on M&A

A wealth management technology offering that helps RIAs reinforce and expand their value propositions is something prospective M&A partners find attractive

FPA launches a certificate program in cybersecurity
FINTECH NOV 12, 2020
FPA launches a certificate program in cybersecurity

Aim is to help planners create a cybersecurity program and aid in compliance

Team managing $1.8 billion at UBS goes to Venture Visionary Partners
RIAS NOV 12, 2020
Team managing $1.8 billion at UBS goes to Venture Visionary Partners

The addition of 12 professionals and AUM almost doubles the size of the Toledo, Ohio, RIA