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TCPA tidal wave will affect how firms engage with clients
OPINION OCT 17, 2023
TCPA tidal wave will affect how firms engage with clients

The federal regulation governing telephone marketing also covers texting, and now many states have put in place their own versions of the regulation, with different terms and definitions.

Digital transformation boosts satisfaction with life insurance and annuities
FINTECH OCT 17, 2023
Digital transformation boosts satisfaction with life insurance and annuities

JD Power study reveals who’s leading the customer satisfaction race.

Duran’s Rise Growth hires Terri Kallsen as managing partner
RIAS OCT 16, 2023
Duran’s Rise Growth hires Terri Kallsen as managing partner

Kallsen most recently served as COO of Wealth Enhancement Group.

SEC targets marketing rule, advisor compensation, complex products in 2024
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 16, 2023
SEC targets marketing rule, advisor compensation, complex products in 2024

'What they’re seeing is a need for increased disclosures and transparency to the investors,' a compliance expert says.

SoFi matches Robinhood's 1% IRA match
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2023
SoFi matches Robinhood's 1% IRA match

The company's sprawling range of financial services include retirement accounts, which it is actively pursuing.

Fintech launches new AI-driven compliance platform
FINTECH OCT 12, 2023
Fintech launches new AI-driven compliance platform

Avery will track firmwide compliance protocols for RIAs, broker-dealers and banks.

Our responsibility to improve the reputation of our profession
OPINION OCT 11, 2023
Our responsibility to improve the reputation of our profession

Financial advisors labor against an industrywide reputation that’s as poor as that of the legal profession, which means that far too many people who could use our help don't trust us.

Philanthropy resources for advisors
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY OCT 11, 2023
Philanthropy resources for advisors

Jennifer Lehman highlights information that advisors can employ to amplify their impact on their clients.

Firms need to address consumer preferences
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2023
Firms need to address consumer preferences

There's a disconnect between what what clients are looking for and what advisory firms are providing, according to a Herbers & Co. study.

The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — October 2023
FINTECH OCT 10, 2023
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — October 2023

This month’s highlights include Altruist’s elimination of its monthly fee, Holistiplan’s investment from Lead Edge Capital, and FMG Suite’s acquisition of MyRepChat.

Women advisors are succeeding through authenticity
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY OCT 10, 2023
Women advisors are succeeding through authenticity

Being authentic can deliver trust, growth and success for an advisory firm.

Making a positive impact on your clients and your team
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2023
Making a positive impact on your clients and your team

The co-founder of Mission Wealth shares ways to develop relationships with clients and colleagues at Advisor Insights Lab.

There's more to the advisory business than just managing money
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 09, 2023
There's more to the advisory business than just managing money

Bruce Ensrud of Parable Wealth talks about his firm’s growth, aspirations ahead of the Advisor Insights Lab.

Savant boosts advisors' 401(k) management with Pontera partnership
RIAS OCT 06, 2023
Savant boosts advisors' 401(k) management with Pontera partnership

RIA hails 'significant operation improvements' from fintech platform.

David Kowach's &Partners starts hiring advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2023
David Kowach's &Partners starts hiring advisors

The new firm picks up advisors from Edward Jones and Wells Fargo.

Consumers with CFPs live better lives, study finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2023
Consumers with CFPs live better lives, study finds

A report from the Financial Planning Standards Board finds that clients of CFPs have enriched trust and more confidence about their finances.

Cetera to offer Avantax advisors slim bonuses to none at all
BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2023
Cetera to offer Avantax advisors slim bonuses to none at all

Meanwhile, Cetera's owner Genstar is reinvesting in the firm.

Parent of Sigma Financial rebrands as Axtella
RIAS OCT 04, 2023
Parent of Sigma Financial rebrands as Axtella

The company formerly known as SPS Family also owns Parkland Securities and RIA Sigma Planning.

Hightower announces layoffs after summer of deals
RIAS OCT 04, 2023
Hightower announces layoffs after summer of deals

The cutbacks affecting roughly 5% of its employees are aimed at ensuring the long-term success of its business, Hightower says.

Independent alpha: Making the breakaway math add up
OPINION OCT 04, 2023
Independent alpha: Making the breakaway math add up

Advisors who make the move to independence are forgoing massive recruitment bonuses. How can they justify this leap?