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Kitces switches advisory firms
RIAS MAR 12, 2020
Kitces switches advisory firms

The co-founder of the XY Planning Network and publisher of Nerd's Eye View blog has joined Buckingham Wealth Partners

Is Bitcoin a safe bet during market sell-offs?
ALTERNATIVES MAR 11, 2020
Is Bitcoin a safe bet during market sell-offs?

Despite claims the digital currency can act as a haven in down markets, cryptocurrency investments have tanked in recent weeks

Advisers working from home increases compliance risks
RIAS MAR 11, 2020
Advisers working from home increases compliance risks

As the coronavirus leads more to work remotely, supervision and the archiving of communications with clients become critical

SEC freezes adviser's assets over alleged $39 million fraud
ALTERNATIVES MAR 11, 2020
SEC freezes adviser's assets over alleged $39 million fraud

The investment adviser sold unregistered securities to at least 30 investors, according to the complaint

Raymond James nabs team managing $640 million
BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2020
Raymond James nabs team managing $640 million

The four-adviser group is leaving Northwestern Mutual Co.

Robinhood maxed out credit line last month
FINTECH MAR 10, 2020
Robinhood maxed out credit line last month

The move came as the online brokerage suffered three different outages amid violent market swings

SEC sanctions twice-barred Colorado broker
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2020
SEC sanctions twice-barred Colorado broker

The commission said the adviser solicited securities without the knowledge of his employer

Advisers prepare to work remotely, but worry about losing 'human' relationship
FINTECH MAR 10, 2020
Advisers prepare to work remotely, but worry about losing 'human' relationship

Firms are turning to digital technology during the coronavirus outbreak, but advisers say nothing replaces meeting face-to-face with clients

Wells Fargo CEO tells lawmakers bank has ‘sense of urgency’
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2020
Wells Fargo CEO tells lawmakers bank has ‘sense of urgency’

Charles Scharf told the House Financial Services Committee that the bank had a 'flawed business model' and that its 'culture was broken'

SEC employees told to ‘telework’ given possible virus case
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2020
SEC employees told to ‘telework’ given possible virus case

The commission confirmed a worker at its Washington headquarters was treated for respiratory symptoms and was being tested for coronavirus

Alight, Estee Lauder settle case of plundered 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2020
Alight, Estee Lauder settle case of plundered 401(k)

Thieves raided a retirement plan participant's account of $99,000, nearly emptying it

Broker-dealers must stay on their toes amid coronavirus: Finra
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2020
Broker-dealers must stay on their toes amid coronavirus: Finra

B-Ds should consider having employees and advisers work remotely or from home due to the pandemic, regulator says

Robinhood app goes down for second time in a week
FINTECH MAR 09, 2020
Robinhood app goes down for second time in a week

The online brokerage was having problems with trading in equities, options and cryptocurrencies

Inspiring and facilitating mentorship for young advice professionals
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY MAR 09, 2020
Inspiring and facilitating mentorship for young advice professionals

InvestmentNews to foster this critical step towards success

Three blind wealth management execs and the demographic elephant
OPINION MAR 09, 2020
Three blind wealth management execs and the demographic elephant

One really big issue can have completely different meanings depending on an executive's viewpoint

Wells Fargo’s chair quits ahead of Capitol Hill hearing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2020
Wells Fargo’s chair quits ahead of Capitol Hill hearing

Betsy Duke is scheduled to appear before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday

Her Voice Matters: Challenging stereotypes for International Women's Day
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY MAR 08, 2020
Her Voice Matters: Challenging stereotypes for International Women's Day

Taking a fresh look at how we count women in the profession

Betterment surpasses $22 billion AUM in 500,000 user accounts
RIAS MAR 06, 2020
Betterment surpasses $22 billion AUM in 500,000 user accounts

The digital adviser believes it remains on track toward its goal of going public

Coronavirus will test your firm's tech
OPINION MAR 06, 2020
Coronavirus will test your firm's tech

Clients don’t need to be sick to feel the impact of the epidemic, and that goes beyond market volatility

Women have an edge as financial advisers
OPINION MAR 06, 2020
Women have an edge as financial advisers

In a competitive situation, female advisers have a sense of empathy that helps them relate to clients on a personal level