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UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year

Meanwhile adviser annual productivity reaches new peak of $1.35 million.

Betterment escalates robo battle with new 2.69 percent interest rate
FINTECH JUL 23, 2019
Betterment escalates robo battle with new 2.69 percent interest rate

The digital adviser is offering savings accounts with that rate for customers who also sign up for a checking account.

5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser
OPINION JUL 23, 2019
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser

Firms should take steps now to intentionally create a culture of innovation

Self-reliance is essential, but it could be your downfall
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
Self-reliance is essential, but it could be your downfall

Many people never make the transition from self-reliant individual to being a delegator, working with a partner or being a member of a team — traits that are necessary to grow a practice.

Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients

Using cloud-based technology from Box, clients can share wills, estate plans with advisers.

TD Ameritrade inches closer to enabling in-vehicle trading
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
TD Ameritrade inches closer to enabling in-vehicle trading

TD Ameritrade's voice-activated technology now allows account holders to check their portfolio or get a quote while they're in the car.

Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance
OPINION JUL 22, 2019
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance

Professional employer organizations give independent advisory firms a way to gain quality coverage.

TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey resigning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey resigning

The company's board is searching for a successor.

Longevity planning will be a central mission for advisers of the future
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2019
Longevity planning will be a central mission for advisers of the future

Clients are living longer, and advisers will need to help them avoid outliving their money

Robinhood valued at $7.6 billion after latest round of funding
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
Robinhood valued at $7.6 billion after latest round of funding

The 6-year-old company has also outlined several new initiatives, including expanded trading of cryptocurrency.

If you aren't asking tough questions, you aren't doing your job
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2019
If you aren't asking tough questions, you aren't doing your job

Bringing up challenging topics with clients can be awkward and painful, but advisers need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Women still aren't part of the conversation. They must be
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2019
Women still aren't part of the conversation. They must be

Women who relinquish all financial decision-making to spouses or others, do so at their own peril.

Dearth of young advisers who can meet participant needs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2019
Dearth of young advisers who can meet participant needs

Scope of protecting participant account information not clear
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2019
Scope of protecting participant account information not clear

By blocking access, sponsors may actually increase chance of harm.

Advisor Group rolls out cybersecurity program for broker-dealers
FINTECH JUL 19, 2019
Advisor Group rolls out cybersecurity program for broker-dealers

Insurance, data-backup, auditing and monitoring are among the components of CyberGuard

Why a culture of compliance is critical
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Why a culture of compliance is critical

In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.

Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million

Two clients, including the former governor of New Hampshire, alleged their broker excessively traded their accounts.

AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services
RIAS JUL 18, 2019
AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services

Investors pounce, driving shares of the TAMP up 19% in first-day trading

New CEO of InvestmentNews announced
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2019
New CEO of InvestmentNews announced

Christine Shaw has extensive experience in B2B media.

The wealth management circle of life
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2019
The wealth management circle of life

The key to onboarding the next generation of clients and advisers at the same time.