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Handcuffed by marketing inertia? 
FINTECH SEP 25, 2023
Handcuffed by marketing inertia? 

As the SEC marketing rule nears its first anniversary, most firms have yet to take advantage of the testimonials and endorsements it allows.

SEC exam sweep short but not sweet 
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2023
SEC exam sweep short but not sweet 

Instead of generating anxiety among advisors, sweep contains no hidden surprises, says compliance expert.

The puzzle posed by annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2023
The puzzle posed by annuities

Perhaps the lack of demand among clients is a function of a lack of understanding of annuities among advisors.

XY Planning's smaller advisors envy larger firms’ marketing latitude
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2023
XY Planning's smaller advisors envy larger firms’ marketing latitude

'We see a lot of angst from advisors that are frustrated that the federal [SEC] firms get to' use client testimonials and reviews in advertising 'but they can’t do it in their state,' says XYPN co-founder Michael Kitces.

One portfolio please, hold the cows
ESG SEP 22, 2023
One portfolio please, hold the cows

Brenda Morris does what she can to minimize investments that exploit animals, while still providing diversified portfolios.

TIAA hires six new leaders for wealth management team
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2023
TIAA hires six new leaders for wealth management team

The executives, all of whom are joining from other firms, will complement TIAA's current staff 'to help clients prepare for retirement and reach their financial goals,' an executive says.

Wells Fargo names Tom Nides vice chairman
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2023
Wells Fargo names Tom Nides vice chairman

Nides, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, has moved back and forth between Washington and Wall Street for years, including two stints at Morgan Stanley.

Altruist eliminates software fees for RIAs
FINTECH SEP 21, 2023
Altruist eliminates software fees for RIAs

Advisors who custody exclusively with Altruist will receive free software, while firms that work other custodians will get the first 100 accounts for free.

Former Merrill star manager Oden jumps to  HSBC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 21, 2023
Former Merrill star manager Oden jumps to HSBC

But big banks can fall flat when it comes to building a home for financial advisors.

Time to sell your advisor business? There's a program for that
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 21, 2023
Time to sell your advisor business? There's a program for that

LPL Financial's solution is for advisors looking to retire or end business ownership to focus on clients.

Carson Group's Jamie Hopkins joining Bryn Mawr Trust
RIAS SEP 19, 2023
Carson Group's Jamie Hopkins joining Bryn Mawr Trust

‘My personal mission is to enhance the financial security of Americans,’ says Hopkins, who will serve as the firm's director of private wealth management.

JPMorgan shares why advisors should serve needs of diverse investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2023
JPMorgan shares why advisors should serve needs of diverse investors

Black and Hispanic women are gaining confidence in their investing knowledge.

Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2023
Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting

'Advisors in the Envestnet ecosystem will have access to set-and-forget voting technology,' says iconik's Alex Thaler.

Morningstar to cut 12% of Sustainalytics staff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2023
Morningstar to cut 12% of Sustainalytics staff

More than 200 people expected to lose their jobs.

No office, no asset minimum, no problem
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2023
No office, no asset minimum, no problem

Valkyrie Financial's Sarah Paulson wants to help fellow millennials and empower women.

3 in 10 Americans would put buying the latest tech ahead of paying bills
FINTECH SEP 15, 2023
3 in 10 Americans would put buying the latest tech ahead of paying bills

But more cautious consumers are planning to stick to last year’s holiday spending budget.

You and your acronyms: Will a new designation join a long list of financial advisor titles?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2023
You and your acronyms: Will a new designation join a long list of financial advisor titles?

The M2SD designation was launched in November 2022. Will advisors gravitate to it like they have the CFP and other titles?

Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company
RIAS SEP 14, 2023
Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company

Berthel Fisher has been known to sell a variety of alternative investments, which at times can be expensive and volatile.

Citi's new wealth business leader will be one of five in new leadership structure
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2023
Citi's new wealth business leader will be one of five in new leadership structure

Wall Street banking group is simplifying its operating model and leadership structure.

Family offices focusing more on wealth and investment management, says Citi
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 13, 2023
Family offices focusing more on wealth and investment management, says Citi

Global survey of family office clients pinpoints current and emerging trends.