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Cetera Financial Group adds 1,000 advisers, $19 billion in assets so far in 2019
BROKER DEALERS AUG 14, 2019
Cetera Financial Group adds 1,000 advisers, $19 billion in assets so far in 2019

The broker-dealer network is adding both new and experienced advisers

As wealth management firms try to hold onto assets, they don't always get what they pay for
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2019
As wealth management firms try to hold onto assets, they don't always get what they pay for

Firms pay retiring brokers for their clients' assets, but clients often take their business elsewhere.

Investment in adviser fintech lowest since early 2018
FINTECH AUG 13, 2019
Investment in adviser fintech lowest since early 2018

Dip in venture capital funding, but early stage companies are tackling a variety of adviser challenges.

The fight over who owns the client comes to RIAs
RIAS AUG 13, 2019
The fight over who owns the client comes to RIAs

Mercer Global Advisors sues adviser who jumped to a competitor.

Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup
ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup

Newday offers low-barrier access to portfolios built around United Nations' sustainability goals.

The SECURE Act could mean big changes for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2019
The SECURE Act could mean big changes for advisers

If the legislation passes, advisers would have more opportunities to offer lifetime income options to plan sponsors and participants.

Revenue multiples don't tell the story of your firm's value
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2019
Revenue multiples don't tell the story of your firm's value

When it's done correctly, valuation can provide sobering insights about the source of your success and obstacles to your future growth.

How to help clients avoid information overload
FINTECH AUG 13, 2019
How to help clients avoid information overload

With so much financial data and information circling clients, teaching them what questions to ask is key to literacy.

What advisers can learn from the industry's early AI leaders
FINTECH AUG 13, 2019
What advisers can learn from the industry's early AI leaders

Deloitte report finds frontrunners think very differently about the use of artificial intelligence.

The latest in financial adviser fintech — August 2019
FINTECH AUG 13, 2019
The latest in financial adviser fintech — August 2019

This month's edition kicks off with the announcement that Orion Advisor Services is acquiring Advizr for $50M.

Helping clients manage volatility for the long run
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 12, 2019
Helping clients manage volatility for the long run

Five ways to help your clients feel more confident about their plans and make the most of their time in the market.

Why we sold to Goldman Sachs
FINTECH AUG 12, 2019
Why we sold to Goldman Sachs

United Capital CEO outlines the three factors that drove the transaction.

Dually registered advisers found to have conflicts and higher fees
RIAS AUG 08, 2019
Dually registered advisers found to have conflicts and higher fees

Academic paper says many 'fall short of the spirit of the fiduciary standard.'

Finra widens window on exam cycle for some small firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2019
Finra widens window on exam cycle for some small firms

Those with clean records to be reviewed every four years, board member says.

Could Google get into fund management?
FINTECH AUG 07, 2019
Could Google get into fund management?

With so much data, the search giant could theoretically run a successful hedge fund.

Succession planning where the adviser keeps working?
OPINION AUG 06, 2019
Succession planning where the adviser keeps working?

'Sell and stay' is a strategy that can help advisers focus on what they care most about doing in later years.

Tech to help advisers plan for more years of healthcare costs in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 05, 2019
Tech to help advisers plan for more years of healthcare costs in retirement

Helping clients manage money through longer lifespans is an increasing concern.

New DOL advice rule must factor in reality of aging investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2019
New DOL advice rule must factor in reality of aging investors

More than any other client segment, older people rely on advisers to be their honest guide

Time to shift your hiring goal from 'culture-fit' to 'culture-add'
OPINION AUG 03, 2019
Time to shift your hiring goal from 'culture-fit' to 'culture-add'

As a firm owner or decision-maker, you have the power to make an impact on this profession.

What recent Google and Salesforce acquisitions mean for the future of advice
FINTECH AUG 02, 2019
What recent Google and Salesforce acquisitions mean for the future of advice

For data to have an impact in financial services, it has to be analyzed by someone who knows the industry.