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Schwab acquires Motif’s technology to push deeper into ESG investing
FINTECH MAY 08, 2020
Schwab acquires Motif’s technology to push deeper into ESG investing

The purchase will help the discount brokerage develop thematic and direct indexing for clients

Advisers turned to active management, rebalanced during downturn: Fidelity
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2020
Advisers turned to active management, rebalanced during downturn: Fidelity

Passive management and cash took a back seat to actively managed stock and bond strategies

10 IBDs with the most female reps
BROKER DEALERS MAY 07, 2020
10 IBDs with the most female reps

These independent broker-dealers have the highest percentages of female producing reps

Communicating what’s really important
OPINION MAY 07, 2020
Communicating what’s really important

Far too often, advisers think that communicating means they need to do the talking; instead, they need to do the listening

Teach your clients to manage their cash flow
OPINION MAY 07, 2020
Teach your clients to manage their cash flow

Helping them understand when their choices will affect their long-term plans is the surest way to help them reach their goals

FPA teams with TD Ameritrade to launch 'virtual externship' program
FINTECH MAY 06, 2020
FPA teams with TD Ameritrade to launch 'virtual externship' program

The eight-week program promises to connect financial planning interns with mentors from across the country

Franklin Templeton buys AdvisorEngine
RIAS MAY 06, 2020
Franklin Templeton buys AdvisorEngine

The digital wealth management platform had been up for sale since January

Financial services embraces technology in adapting to remote work
FINTECH MAY 06, 2020
Financial services embraces technology in adapting to remote work

Some firms said they will never go back to the way things were before the pandemic

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