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Advisers can’t always rely on market performance
RIAS NOV 02, 2020
Advisers can’t always rely on market performance

Volatility is quickly becoming a way of life post-pandemic, and the rally of the past decade may be giving way to a new era of market turbulence

Inheriting client assets? Finra says not so fast
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2020
Inheriting client assets? Finra says not so fast

The new rule requires reps to receive written permission before accepting an inheritance

Hackers say they hold keys to 10,000 Robinhood accounts
FINTECH OCT 30, 2020
Hackers say they hold keys to 10,000 Robinhood accounts

Robinhood-related emails up for sale on the dark web reportedly outnumber those for other brokerages by about 5-to-1

Stifel adds three Merrill advisers
BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2020
Stifel adds three Merrill advisers

Dallas duo manages $128 million; Missouri-based adviser manages $115 million

Chip Walker exits Wells Fargo to join Baird
BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2020
Chip Walker exits Wells Fargo to join Baird

Walker will oversee the firm's retail expansion in the St. Louis area

Raymond James still 'very pleased' with recruiting in face of COVID-19
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2020
Raymond James still 'very pleased' with recruiting in face of COVID-19

CEO Reilly also cites potential for strong recruiting gains in future quarters given pent-up demand among some wirehouse advisers

FBI charges missing radio show adviser with mail fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2020
FBI charges missing radio show adviser with mail fraud

Christopher W. Burns allegedly defrauded hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients, according to the agency

COVID-19 has proven the crucial role of financial advisers
OPINION OCT 29, 2020
COVID-19 has proven the crucial role of financial advisers

The support financial advisers have provided to clients has expanded substantially during the pandemic

'Women are losing their jobs at a greater rate than men': Sallie Krawcheck
FINTECH OCT 28, 2020
'Women are losing their jobs at a greater rate than men': Sallie Krawcheck

The Ellevest CEO is using her tech to help women who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic

Advisor Group cuts pricing for wrap fee accounts
BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2020
Advisor Group cuts pricing for wrap fee accounts

Broker-dealers have been competing to lower fees in order to reduce potential conflicts of interest

Best practices for financial adviser text messaging
OPINION OCT 28, 2020
Best practices for financial adviser text messaging

The $100,000 fine the SEC imposed on a wealth management firm related to its employees’ text messages shows the need for caution in this area

Competition outpaces COVID-19 woes for RIAs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2020
Competition outpaces COVID-19 woes for RIAs

The majority of advisers say new entrants are the most concerning barrier for growth, according to Schwab's Independent Advisor Outlook Study

DOL posts record financial recoveries for benefits plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2020
DOL posts record financial recoveries for benefits plans

More than $3 billion was returned in fiscal 2020 through investigations, voluntary corrections and other programs, according to the agency

LPL Financial snaps up trading platform Blaze Portfolio
FINTECH OCT 27, 2020
LPL Financial snaps up trading platform Blaze Portfolio

The technology will help LPL advisers to run a model portfolio-based practice, according to Chief Investment Officer Burt White

Robust client relationships focus on wealth and health
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2020
Robust client relationships focus on wealth and health

Moving beyond your comfort zone to talk to clients about their physical and mental health

Schwab layoffs ‘still to come’: CEO Walt Bettinger
RIAS OCT 27, 2020
Schwab layoffs ‘still to come’: CEO Walt Bettinger

The company's chief executive discussed potential impacts of the $22 billion acquisition of TD Ameritrade at the annual Schwab Impact conference

AIG to split off life insurance and retirement unit, names new CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2020
AIG to split off life insurance and retirement unit, names new CEO

Peter Zaffino, currently the company's president, will succeed current CEO Brian Duperreault March 1

Schwab to lay off 1,000 employees after TD acquisition
RIAS OCT 26, 2020
Schwab to lay off 1,000 employees after TD acquisition

The announcement follows recent executive and senior-level departures, including former TD Ameritrade president Tom Nally

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — October 2020
FINTECH OCT 26, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — October 2020

We look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!

SEC Democrats object to no-action letter on brokers borrowing securities
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2020
SEC Democrats object to no-action letter on brokers borrowing securities

Lee, Crenshaw say the agency is providing leeway to violate the rule, putting investor funds at risk