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Wirehouse culture driving the move to independence
RIAS FEB 20, 2019
Wirehouse culture driving the move to independence

Brokers are rejecting a culture driven by leaders who lack ethics and who have never been advisers.

Look for more changes at Cetera Financial Group
ALTERNATIVES FEB 20, 2019
Look for more changes at Cetera Financial Group

CEO Robert Moore's resignation signals further adjustments at the IBD network.

Delivering value starts with reducing fees
OPINION FEB 20, 2019
Delivering value starts with reducing fees

Lower fees will help you sustain your business and fulfill your fiduciary duty

LifeYield provides advisers a roadmap to optimize portfolio tax efficiency
FINTECH FEB 19, 2019
LifeYield provides advisers a roadmap to optimize portfolio tax efficiency

After determining a client is paying unnecessary taxes, LifeYield will recommend specific trades.

Advisory fees push commissions further into the background
RIAS FEB 19, 2019
Advisory fees push commissions further into the background

Fee-based advice is not perfect, but most clients prefer it over a commission-based option

Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — February 2019
FINTECH FEB 19, 2019
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — February 2019

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that eMoney Advisor founder Edmond Walters is back, with a new financial planning software competitor.

Making a resolution (and a plan) that is built to last
OPINION FEB 19, 2019
Making a resolution (and a plan) that is built to last

Many financial plans are flawed because advisers don't get enough clarity about the intention and purpose behind people's priorities.

Robert Moore, Cetera CEO, stepping down for health reasons
BROKER DEALERS FEB 19, 2019
Robert Moore, Cetera CEO, stepping down for health reasons

Chairman Ben Brigeman will serve as interim chief executive while a search for a permanent CEO is conducted.

SoFi to broaden loan offerings and expand into stock trading
FINTECH FEB 15, 2019
SoFi to broaden loan offerings and expand into stock trading

Move steps up competition among fintech startups.

Rolling out robo-advisers has been challenging for early adopters
FINTECH FEB 15, 2019
Rolling out robo-advisers has been challenging for early adopters

Some advice firms have given up on integrating a digital platform.

Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved
RIAS FEB 15, 2019
Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved

Leon LaBrecque's deliberate venture into succession planning landed him and his 1,400 clients in a good place.

Wealthfront introduces high-yield cash savings accounts
FINTECH FEB 14, 2019
Wealthfront introduces high-yield cash savings accounts

Robo sweeping cash to banks instead of investing in low-risk bonds.

In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk
RIAS FEB 14, 2019
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk

The pursuit of talent has advisory firms rolling out structured career training, job skills, even CE credits.

Blogger Josh Brown and Ritholtz firm to hold adviser conference
FINTECH FEB 13, 2019
Blogger Josh Brown and Ritholtz firm to hold adviser conference

Wealth/Stack will cover technology and investing.

What millennials really want out of fintech
FINTECH FEB 13, 2019
What millennials really want out of fintech

Surprising opinions on traditional brokerages and digital financial advisers.

Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare
OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare

It's still a seller's market, but potential sellers need to make the right moves to attract buyers.

Cure for financial illiteracy? Teach them when they're young
OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Cure for financial illiteracy? Teach them when they're young

Advisers can help clients fight this plague at home

Commonwealth Financial, MassMutual strike software deal
FINTECH FEB 13, 2019
Commonwealth Financial, MassMutual strike software deal

MassMutual will license Commonwealth's proprietary adviser software, Advisor360.

For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2019
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult

New business is 'harder and harder' to bring in the door, says a senior executive.

Ramped up tech spending has helped LPL recruit advisers
FINTECH FEB 12, 2019
Ramped up tech spending has helped LPL recruit advisers

Firm expects to spend $135 million on technology this year, more than double what it spent four years ago.