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LifeYield upgrades Social Security retirement income tool
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2020
LifeYield upgrades Social Security retirement income tool

Interactive software helps advisers initiate planning discussions with clients

Will an uptick in tech adoption during COVID-19 mean a cutback in staff?
OPINION MAY 06, 2020
Will an uptick in tech adoption during COVID-19 mean a cutback in staff?

As advisory firms become more comfortable with using digital tools, new tech could make some jobs obsolete

LPL snags another Securities America team
BROKER DEALERS MAY 06, 2020
LPL snags another Securities America team

The move by Winston Wealth, a hybrid managing $300 million, follows a similar shift last week by JFC Financial

Young advisers face their first major downturn
OPINION MAY 05, 2020
Young advisers face their first major downturn

The stress involved in working with clients in the current environment is considerable, and firm culture and support are key factors

Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away

Michael Mountjoy was also suspended for six months by the regulator

3 Questions: Creative cards for lonely clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
3 Questions: Creative cards for lonely clients

Kristen Lucas is sending hand-drawn cards from her daughter to Luma Wealth clients who are living alone in quarantine

Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm

Western International will pay $325,000 and have its compliance methods reviewed

3 Questions: Building a youth baseball community during COVID-19
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
3 Questions: Building a youth baseball community during COVID-19

Nyle Bayer of Helios Quantitative is organizing kids ages 5 to 15 to play ball as soon as Sacramento's fields are open

TriplePlay: Three steps to prepare advisers for growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
TriplePlay: Three steps to prepare advisers for growth

Shirl Penney of Dynasty Financial Partners recommends advice firms adjust their businesses to be ready for organic and inorganic growth

Thinking through what the advice industry will look like after the pandemic
OPINION MAY 05, 2020
Thinking through what the advice industry will look like after the pandemic

Next-gen advisers need to consider how they'll differentiate themselves and attract clients if digital interactions with clients become more common

Addepar rolls out app for trading hedge fund, PE investments
ALTERNATIVES MAY 05, 2020
Addepar rolls out app for trading hedge fund, PE investments

The tool is designed for family offices and RIAs looking for more liquidity in assets that are typically hard to buy and sell

Rethinking client engagement to seize the day
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Rethinking client engagement to seize the day

Begin with a mindset that’s open to opportunity

3 Questions: Adapting an advice firm on the fly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2020
3 Questions: Adapting an advice firm on the fly

Charles Adi of The Blueprint 360 talks about how the pandemic has impacted his business

Advisor Group loses another giant team, this time to LPL
BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2020
Advisor Group loses another giant team, this time to LPL

JFC Financial Services, with a reported $3 billion in assets, moves to LPL

10 IBDs with the most CFPs
BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2020
10 IBDs with the most CFPs

The number of CFPs keeps growing, but where do they hang their hats?

Long-term care is a woman’s issue
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2020
Long-term care is a woman’s issue

The aging of baby boomers increases the urgency around LTC planning

3 Questions: Encouraging compassion and contributions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2020
3 Questions: Encouraging compassion and contributions

Zac Larson of IntentGen talks about mobilizing clients to support the Chicago community

Buckingham to acquire $424 million RIA
RIAS MAY 04, 2020
Buckingham to acquire $424 million RIA

Founder of RNP Advisory Services has had long-time ties to Buckingham

CFP Board postpones July exam
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2020
CFP Board postpones July exam

The second delay of the year pushes the test date into September

Brinker Capital's Daniel Crosby talks about the balance of managing client emotions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2020
Brinker Capital's Daniel Crosby talks about the balance of managing client emotions

Keeping clients grounded and focused is especially important during times of extreme stress