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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

Envestnet denied motion to dismiss claims in $100 million lawsuit
FINTECH AUG 26, 2020
Envestnet denied motion to dismiss claims in $100 million lawsuit

A Delaware judge denied the TAMP's motion to dismiss the allegations, which include fraud and trade secret misappropriation

Advisers need to address gender stereotypes about women: Merrill
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2020
Advisers need to address gender stereotypes about women: Merrill

The time for the industry to fully address the negative financial experiences of women is long overdue, according to a new study

Prescribing retirement plans for doctors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2020
Prescribing retirement plans for doctors

Physicians enter the workforce behind on retirement saving, and advisers can help triage their financial priorities

Team managing $275 million switches to Cetera from SSN
BROKER DEALERS AUG 26, 2020
Team managing $275 million switches to Cetera from SSN

Nestlehut Financial Services is based in Frankfort, Illinois

Voya hybrids managing $350 million move to LPL
BROKER DEALERS AUG 26, 2020
Voya hybrids managing $350 million move to LPL

Both Michigan-based firms, Baldwin Capital and Langdon Capital, specialize in 401(k) plans

Investing after the 'great reset'
EQUITIES AUG 25, 2020
Investing after the 'great reset'

Kara Murphy of Goldman suggests reviewing risk tolerance and focusing on traditional asset classes

Market outlook for next year looks better than Q4, advisers say
RIAS AUG 25, 2020
Market outlook for next year looks better than Q4, advisers say

Adjusting to the pandemic, RIAs surveyed by TD Ameritrade say they're communicating with clients more than ever

8 steps to creating racial justice portfolios
OPINION AUG 25, 2020
8 steps to creating racial justice portfolios

Interest in investing for equity and inclusion is growing, and yet most clients don't know where to start