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Warburg Pincus invests $33 million in new hybrid robo
FINTECH SEP 10, 2018
Warburg Pincus invests $33 million in new hybrid robo

Facet Wealth wants to buy RIAs' small accounts and give clients financial planning tech, human CFPs .

Ask the Ethicist: How should an adviser deal with a paranoid older woman?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 10, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: How should an adviser deal with a paranoid older woman?

An elderly relative experiencing cognitive decline has accused the adviser of stealing from her.

The struggle is real: Why our profession needs next-gen talent now
OPINION SEP 10, 2018
The struggle is real: Why our profession needs next-gen talent now

Given forecasts that the wealth management industry will face a shortfall of employees in coming years, firms need to build their talent pipelines

Expatriates see 46 countries where they'd rather live in than the U.S.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2018
Expatriates see 46 countries where they'd rather live in than the U.S.

Bahrain snags the top spot in annual poll, while the U.S. ranking sinks amid concerns about safety and affordable health care.

TD Ameritrade adds socially aware portfolios to retail robo adviser
FINTECH SEP 07, 2018
TD Ameritrade adds socially aware portfolios to retail robo adviser

The firm expects to provide ESG investing without sacrificing performance.

Oranj utilizes summer interns to build Redtail integration
FINTECH SEP 06, 2018
Oranj utilizes summer interns to build Redtail integration

The fintech startup is using Chicago universities to find, train and potentially hire.

How to adapt efficiently to industry trends
FINTECH SEP 06, 2018
How to adapt efficiently to industry trends

The first step is to decide which innovations your firm will embrace.

Finra bars two brokers, including one with nearly 40 years in the industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2018
Finra bars two brokers, including one with nearly 40 years in the industry

Both Stephen T. Hurtuk and Juergen Weber were barred after failing to particpate in Finra investigations into alleged wrongdoing.

In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2018
In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients

Lincoln Investment Planning overcharged certain clients for 7 1/2 years.

Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Adviser FinTech — September 2018
FINTECH SEP 05, 2018
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Adviser FinTech — September 2018

Let's look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors and wealth management.

JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement in race case
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 04, 2018
JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement in race case

The largest U.S. bank agrees to pay $19.5 million to members of class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination that's 'uniform and national in scope'

With history as a guide, September puts advisers on notice
RIAS SEP 04, 2018
With history as a guide, September puts advisers on notice

'Banana peel month' has seen some big market slips

Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets
RIAS SEP 04, 2018
Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets

Online brokerages and digital advisers using Apex will be able to open accounts to buy and trade bitcoin for clients.

FINTECH SEP 01, 2018
Are schools adequately preparing next-gen advisers?

Though degree programs for financial planning have made gains, professors, students and advisers suggest areas for improvement.

Personal Capital takes aim at retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Personal Capital takes aim at retirement income

The digital adviser's latest feature uses tax-efficient withdrawals to extend retirement savings.

FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Schwab abandons plan to build multi-custodial portfolio management tool

It looks like more egg on the face for the custodian, which has struggled to maintain a consistent strategy providing adviser technology.

Latest ranking of the robos still ruffling feathers
FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Latest ranking of the robos still ruffling feathers

While applauding Backend Benchmarking for looking beyond performance, digital advice firms still took issue with its methodology.

Secrets Behind Success: Firms that strategically build capacity are elevating their growth trajectory
FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Secrets Behind Success: Firms that strategically build capacity are elevating their growth trajectory

Our industry needs more rigor when it comes to ensuring that they have both the capacity to attract and serve clients today – and create a platform for growing the firm in the years ahead. What are the best ways to nail down meaningful goals for expanding capacity and measuring performance?

Estimating the impact of early retirement on Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Estimating the impact of early retirement on Social Security benefits

Just use the government's online tool for a really eye-opening experience

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 28, 2018
CFP Board to launch new round of ads to build public awareness of designation

Campaign budget of $11.7 million based on $145 assessment per CFP certificant