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How can advisers continue to differentiate in an increasingly digital world?
FINTECH APR 09, 2019
How can advisers continue to differentiate in an increasingly digital world?

Having the technology isn't enough anymore

Envestnet adds loan facility to platform
FINTECH APR 09, 2019
Envestnet adds loan facility to platform

'Credit Exchange' will enable advisers to offer pre-qualified loans to clients.

Embrace technology, but beware of becoming obsessed with it
OPINION APR 09, 2019
Embrace technology, but beware of becoming obsessed with it

Technology that empowers advisers is a key component of a successful strategy, but it is not, in and of itself, a strategy.

Customized advice coming to households near you
FINTECH APR 08, 2019
Customized advice coming to households near you

Adviser tools must bridge knowledge gaps.

Buffett urges Wells Fargo to look beyond Wall Street for CEO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2019
Buffett urges Wells Fargo to look beyond Wall Street for CEO

The bank's biggest shareholder says hiring an executive from a financial institution would trigger criticism from Washington, Financial Times reports.

Financial advice increasingly technology-enhanced
FINTECH APR 08, 2019
Financial advice increasingly technology-enhanced

Financial planners need to up their game in what they provide clients.

Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early
OPINION APR 08, 2019
Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early

RIA firms need to make concerted efforts to find next-gen talent, such as setting up internships and building awareness of their firms

401(k) advisers may be this type of fiduciary — and not know it
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
401(k) advisers may be this type of fiduciary — and not know it

Shlomo Benartzi says fiduciary responsibility extends to digital design of web pages for participants, which can influence decisions more than the composition of investment menus.

FAANGs' $800 billion rally has retail investors calling it quits
EQUITIES APR 08, 2019
FAANGs' $800 billion rally has retail investors calling it quits

As Mom and Pop abandon the big tech companies, many are buying cannabis companies.

A disruptive force no one is talking about ...
FINTECH APR 08, 2019
A disruptive force no one is talking about ...

These are the business concerns that advisers should be planning for now

Want to keep good employees? Know what they value most from their firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2019
Want to keep good employees? Know what they value most from their firm

Good pay and benefits matter, but so do management follow-through, regular communication and adequate training.

UBS develops new wealth management app for iPads
FINTECH APR 05, 2019
UBS develops new wealth management app for iPads

Client information will feed directly into advisers' workstations, so they'll know when a client adds a new financial goal.

Arming clients with the tools to teach kids about finances
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2019
Arming clients with the tools to teach kids about finances

Advisers are reaching out to the next generation through their parents.

When Envestnet and Apple pivoted
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2019
When Envestnet and Apple pivoted

They're two totally different companies, but they share an interesting and useful strategy.

'Advice' is changing due to client awareness of fees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 04, 2019
'Advice' is changing due to client awareness of fees

Cerulli study says advisers have to pay attention to other aspects of client engagement.

RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing
RIAS APR 04, 2019
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing

Some advisers are confident they can provide enough value to justify their fees.

Fintech has opportunity to hire diverse workforce
FINTECH APR 02, 2019
Fintech has opportunity to hire diverse workforce

Startups more likely than established firms to tackle diversity.

What's keeping advisers from using investment model marketplaces?
FINTECH APR 02, 2019
What's keeping advisers from using investment model marketplaces?

Once thought to be a threat to TAMPs, they haven't attracted much interest from advisers.

To thrive, do what you love
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2019
To thrive, do what you love

Focusing on doing the things you enjoy and delegating the rest will boost growth and serve you better down the road.

The hedger's opportunity
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2019
The hedger's opportunity

Using hedged positions can protect clients' portfolios if the market goes south.