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'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

iCapital targets global market share with latest acquisition
FINTECH OCT 26, 2020
iCapital targets global market share with latest acquisition

As part of the acquisition, iCapital will establish an office in Lisbon, Portugal as its global hub for technology development and operations

Adviser managing $220 million at UBS moves to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS OCT 26, 2020
Adviser managing $220 million at UBS moves to Raymond James

Mark Parker is joining the firm's employee channel in Memphis, Tennessee

Work-life balance in the time of COVID-19
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY OCT 26, 2020
Work-life balance in the time of COVID-19

We want to hear about your experience over the past several months

The secret to closing prospects
OPINION OCT 26, 2020
The secret to closing prospects

Telling your personal story will work against you if all you focus on are your industry accolades; it only works when you exhibit humility

Merrill team managing $550 million moves to Rockefeller Capital
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2020
Merrill team managing $550 million moves to Rockefeller Capital

CM Private Wealth Group is based in Northbrook, Illinois

I was an RIA summer intern: Here’s my advice to advisers
OPINION OCT 26, 2020
I was an RIA summer intern: Here’s my advice to advisers

The main reason I believe students are unfamiliar with this profession is that the opportunity is not on the radar at many college campuses

UBS to boost fixed pay, cut bonuses
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2020
UBS to boost fixed pay, cut bonuses

The changes apply to the bank's more senior employees, some of whom may see their salaries boosted by up to 20%

Make personal finance fun
OPINION OCT 26, 2020
Make personal finance fun

Stop using jargon and graduate school terminology. Talk with your clients the way you talk with your friends