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Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Advisor FinTech — July 2018
FINTECH JUL 02, 2018
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Advisor FinTech — July 2018

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that robo-advisor-turned-enterprise-digital-advice platform SigFig has raised a whopping new $50M round from famous VC firm General Atlantic.

FINTECH JUL 01, 2018
Why You Need an Active Social Media Presence

Potential clients educate themselves online long before they pick up the phone to schedule an appointment. How can you make a good digital first impression? Hint: Start small and be consistent.

Raymond James names Scott Curtis to head private client business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2018
Raymond James names Scott Curtis to head private client business

Scott Curtis will head private client business, while Tash Elwyn adds title of CEO of employee business

Congratulations! You're already a social media expert
FINTECH JUN 29, 2018
Congratulations! You're already a social media expert

The key to social media success is ... just a few paragraphs away.

Making a habit out of CRM best practices will help your business
OPINION JUN 29, 2018
Making a habit out of CRM best practices will help your business

Use your customer relationship management software to both segment and document clients more efficiently.

An employee benefit for deeply indebted millennials
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 28, 2018
An employee benefit for deeply indebted millennials

More than 100 companies now put some money toward their employees' student loans.

LGBTQ advisers and clients would welcome this approach
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 28, 2018
LGBTQ advisers and clients would welcome this approach

It's easy to say "we tolerate everybody," but here are actionable suggestions for fostering a more inclusive workplace.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2018
Missouri lawmaker says don't worry, law won't curb use of CFP designation

CFP Board, FSI oppose new law prohibiting use of terms "certification" or "registration" for credentials not approved by state.

Mary Schapiro elected to Morgan Stanley board
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2018
Mary Schapiro elected to Morgan Stanley board

Executive has served as the chair of the SEC, Finra and the CFTC

Larry Roth joins Vestorly's advisory board
FINTECH JUN 27, 2018
Larry Roth joins Vestorly's advisory board

Brokerage veteran will help content marketing company develop new services.

Empower's new 401(k) cybersecurity guarantee a sign of the times
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
Empower's new 401(k) cybersecurity guarantee a sign of the times

The record keeper joins some other big competitors in offering participants their money back if their accounts get hacked.

Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2018
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination

Brian McIntyre says Finra laid off mostly older workers after it lost a regulatory contract with the NYSE in 2016.

Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments
FINTECH JUN 26, 2018
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments

But advisers say they don't see using apps like Zelle or Venmo to collect client fees.

The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs

Affluent clients are confident about retirement plans, but not medical expenses

Financial challenges remain for LGBTQ Americans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2018
Financial challenges remain for LGBTQ Americans

PridePlanners has fully integrated with the Financial Planning Association to broaden the knowledge for serving this community.

Moneyball for financial advisers
FINTECH JUN 25, 2018
Moneyball for financial advisers

Fintech companies are using data to develop next-generation metrics for advisers.

LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort
BROKER DEALERS JUN 25, 2018
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort

UBS exec Richard Steinmeier will replace Bill Morrissey, who is retiring after a number of LPL recruiters jumped ship.

Buzz Aldrin dust-up highlights the challenges facing older clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2018
Buzz Aldrin dust-up highlights the challenges facing older clients

A revocable trust with a co-trustee might have averted the former astronaut's battle with two of his children.

How technology is reshaping the advice business
FINTECH JUN 23, 2018
How technology is reshaping the advice business

Artificial intelligence, Amazon and robo-advisers are some of the topics on the minds of tech experts.

Ways to improve adviser adoption of new technology
FINTECH JUN 23, 2018
Ways to improve adviser adoption of new technology

Buying the tools is only the beginning. Firms must follow up with incentives, training and hand-holding for some.