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Why is basic financial literacy so elusive?
OPINION APR 30, 2019
Why is basic financial literacy so elusive?

Lack of basic knowledge of money among Americans has been consistent finding over the years

$1 trillion technology rally keeps on rolling
EQUITIES APR 29, 2019
$1 trillion technology rally keeps on rolling

Tech valuations are at levels never seen before this bull market, but the sector is seeing more interest than any other.

MoneyGuide, eMoney battle for financial planning software crown
FINTECH APR 27, 2019
MoneyGuide, eMoney battle for financial planning software crown

Two of the most successful fintech companies are racing to redefine the way advisers interact with clients.

Fintechs find new focus helping clients with cash management
FINTECH APR 26, 2019
Fintechs find new focus helping clients with cash management

Robo-advisers, lenders and stock trading apps are all launching high-yield savings accounts.

Focus on taxes, compensation turns into tech-industry niche
RIAS APR 26, 2019
Focus on taxes, compensation turns into tech-industry niche

Seattle-based adviser builds direct line to Amazon, Microsoft employees.

Raymond James adds advisers in first quarter, but warns of possible slowdown
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 25, 2019
Raymond James adds advisers in first quarter, but warns of possible slowdown

CEO says it will be difficult to match last year's record year for recruitment.

Robo researcher claims SoFi trades triggered capital gains tax hit
FINTECH APR 25, 2019
Robo researcher claims SoFi trades triggered capital gains tax hit

SoFi reportedly did not provide advanced notice before swapping Vanguard funds for proprietary ETFs.

What you can learn about social media when you never stop learning
FINTECH APR 25, 2019
What you can learn about social media when you never stop learning

From algorithms to hidden settings and photo filters — you only think you know everything.

Morgan Stanley shakes up wealth unit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2019
Morgan Stanley shakes up wealth unit

Shelley O'Connor will now head the firm's bank units, while Andy Saperstein will be sole leader of wealth management.

Fidelity boosts technology integration for advisers
FINTECH APR 24, 2019
Fidelity boosts technology integration for advisers

Asset aggregation and CRM tools added to third-party exchange for advisers.

Finra launches office to focus on fintech
FINTECH APR 24, 2019
Finra launches office to focus on fintech

Office of Financial Innovation to help regulator keep pace with technology.

Next-gen portfolio management tool from Schwab is now live
FINTECH APR 24, 2019
Next-gen portfolio management tool from Schwab is now live

Firm describes new tools as "easy button" for small advisers.

Franklin plans to cut up to 5% of workforce
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2019
Franklin plans to cut up to 5% of workforce

Fund company attempts to cut costs as it faces continued outflows.

Find your Fosbury Flop: Innovating on the fundamentals
OPINION APR 23, 2019
Find your Fosbury Flop: Innovating on the fundamentals

Firms don't need to completely upend the way they do their work and serve their clients to benefit from new ideas.

Wells Fargo annual meeting 'less relevant' amid bank's CEO search
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2019
Wells Fargo annual meeting 'less relevant' amid bank's CEO search

The bank's shares have fallen 3.1% since CEO Tim Sloan resigned, compared with a 6.5% gain for the KBW Bank Index.

Five fintech buzzwords that need to die
FINTECH APR 22, 2019
Five fintech buzzwords that need to die

Let's work together to make technology a friendlier place for everyone.

Consider diversity when it comes to mergers and acquisitions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2019
Consider diversity when it comes to mergers and acquisitions

Calculate the demographics when considering the value of adding advisers.

What advisers need to know to serve professional athletes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2019
What advisers need to know to serve professional athletes

Financial Finesse CEO shares insights from working with football players.

Richard Thaler wants to use 401(k)s to boost Social Security payments
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2019
Richard Thaler wants to use 401(k)s to boost Social Security payments

The Nobel laureate wants to simplify drawing down retirement assets, which he thinks is 'way harder' than saving the money.

Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — April 2019
FINTECH APR 18, 2019
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — April 2019

This month's edition kicks off with the blockbuster deal of the decade in advisor technology: Envestnet acquiring MoneyGuidePro for half a billion dollars, or nearly 10X its forward revenues.