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Wells Fargo among the companies setting racial hiring quotas
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 02, 2020
Wells Fargo among the companies setting racial hiring quotas

The bank said it will increase Black leadership to 12%

Edward Jones new matchmaking tool takes cue from Tinder
FINTECH SEP 01, 2020
Edward Jones new matchmaking tool takes cue from Tinder

The digital platform, which matches clients with advisers based on personality, was designed to mimic popular dating apps

Massachusetts begins enforcing fiduciary rule despite Reg BI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2020
Massachusetts begins enforcing fiduciary rule despite Reg BI

Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin could take a more aggressive approach toward advice regulation than the SEC

Ascensus TPA president leaves company
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2020
Ascensus TPA president leaves company

Jerry Bramlett helped build FuturePlan into the country’s largest third-party administrator, according to the firm

Buckingham snaps up two more RIAs
RIAS SEP 01, 2020
Buckingham snaps up two more RIAs

Its acquisitions of Baldwin & Associates and GreenCourse Financial Advisors will close in the fourth quarter, chair Justin Ferri said

Why the 'when' matters in prospecting during a pandemic
OPINION SEP 01, 2020
Why the 'when' matters in prospecting during a pandemic

A seemingly appropriate conversation at the wrong time can be a painful combination

Envestnet launches annuities on MoneyGuide platform
FINTECH AUG 31, 2020
Envestnet launches annuities on MoneyGuide platform

MoneyGuide users are now able to model various annuity strategies to identify and act on income gaps their clients may face

Envestnet hit with data security lawsuit
FINTECH AUG 31, 2020
Envestnet hit with data security lawsuit

The complaint claims Yodlee’s distribution of client data caused thousands of dollars in economic losses to each individual involved

Team managing $1.2 billion at UBS joins Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 31, 2020
Team managing $1.2 billion at UBS joins Raymond James

The Overland Park, Kansas, trio will operate as MDS Advisors of Raymond James

Multiple trading platforms acknowledge technical problems
FINTECH AUG 31, 2020
Multiple trading platforms acknowledge technical problems

Schwab, Robinhood and Vanguard all say clients may be having problems using their websites

Talking politics on Twitter? Proceed with caution
FINTECH AUG 30, 2020
Talking politics on Twitter? Proceed with caution

It’s not just about the potential for losing prospective business, but how political viewpoints can impact the adviser-client relationship

The force  of diversity
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 30, 2020
The force of diversity

Consistent support is key to progress on diversity and inclusion matters in the advice industry

Diversity & Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award: Margaret Starner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 28, 2020
Diversity & Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award: Margaret Starner

This year’s winner is not only a minority professional who’s succeeding in the financial services industry, she has made giving women a seat at the table a focal point of her life

Why 2020 is a good year to give
OPINION AUG 28, 2020
Why 2020 is a good year to give

Existing tax laws, the CARES Act, and election year uncertainty make it wise to be generous now in support of extraordinary needs

The race for small-business 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2020
The race for small-business 401(k)s

More companies are pursuing small businesses for 401(k) plans, with technology enabling an abundance of new services

Reaching the next generation of investors via ESG
OPINION AUG 28, 2020
Reaching the next generation of investors via ESG

Given the growing interest in ESG, rules and regulations that seek to restrict ESG investments are short-sighted and ultimately negatively impact investors

Robinhood can benefit young investors — but is it worth the risks?
FINTECH AUG 28, 2020
Robinhood can benefit young investors — but is it worth the risks?

The free trading app helps educate young adults through its online platform, but not all advisers believe it benefits first-time investors

Stories of individuals and firms inspiring diversity in the financial advice business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 27, 2020
Stories of individuals and firms inspiring diversity in the financial advice business

The third annual InvestmentNews Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards highlight the achievements of 14 individuals, as well as the initiatives of 15 firms that prioritize diversity and value the creation of an inclusive environment

Trio managing $300 million at UBS goes indie with Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS AUG 27, 2020
Trio managing $300 million at UBS goes indie with Raymond James

Mike Brown Financial Group is led by the host of a St. Louis-area radio talk show

American investors have a lot riding on big tech
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 27, 2020
American investors have a lot riding on big tech

The massive run-up in a few technology stocks this year means many are less diversified than they may realize