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Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation
FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation

Regulator wants to know what it can do to provide support.

Morgan Stanley unveils compensation plan changes for 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2018
Morgan Stanley unveils compensation plan changes for 2019

The wirehouse's plan stresses pay incentives at the individual client level, such as for financial planning activity and net new assets.

LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout
FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout

Advisers attending LPL Focus 2018 say CEO realizes the firm botched the ClientWorks launch.

Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?
FINTECH JUL 27, 2018
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?

Clients enjoy digital interactions, but advisers still cling to in-person meetings.

It's 2018. Social media is no longer optional
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
It's 2018. Social media is no longer optional

Times change. People change. And that means you need to change too — here's how to establish your digital presence quickly and efficiently.

How to get to Inbox Zero
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
How to get to Inbox Zero

Here are the best apps and practices for email management.

As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting

Broker-dealer adds 434 advisers in latest quarter, a 6% increase in its workforce, but business development expenses are up 45%.

LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond

The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.

UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff

Move comes as bank revamps the unit's leadership team.

Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
RIAS JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019

Changing key tech tools can cause disruption, but the new provider, Salesforce, is known in the securities industry for customer service and customization.

Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical

The company found taking an extended leave from work was a top concern among its young investors.

Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers

Text said a 401(k) loan was being processed, but no accounts were actually affected.

Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future

Firm invested in Track Technologies, a tech tool that automates taxes for "gig economy" workers.

Goldman fires salesman charged twice with attacking women
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2018
Goldman fires salesman charged twice with attacking women

Joe Karwosky worked in the firm's asset management division.

LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks

Advisers say the move indicates the broker-dealer is ready to support more third-party technology.

Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms
RIAS JUL 24, 2018
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms

Delivering a remarkable experience is advisers' best way to differentiate themselves, and the back office plays a key role in delivering that experience

Why advisers are turning to Facebook ads to fill seminar seats
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
Why advisers are turning to Facebook ads to fill seminar seats

The social networking site is tailor-made for targeted marketing.

Amazon could be in prime place to shake up asset management industry
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
Amazon could be in prime place to shake up asset management industry

New report adds fuel to Wall Street's infatuation with company.

Designations matter to your clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2018
Designations matter to your clients

Bottom line: Even if all those credentials are confusing, you need to earn them