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Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection
RIAS JUL 31, 2023
Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection

Martin Smith blends his advisory niche with an old-school method of rolling up his sleeves and making lots of cold calls.

Kingswood US hires experienced industry duo to enhance in-house capabilities
RIAS JUL 31, 2023
Kingswood US hires experienced industry duo to enhance in-house capabilities

The expanded investment banking and capital markets team will focus on three key verticals.

Tech in favor, but investors wary of AI hype
EQUITIES JUL 31, 2023
Tech in favor, but investors wary of AI hype

Survey reveals investors plan to increase tech allocations but are unsure about how much artificial intelligence will upend business.

Morgan Stanley sells student loan benefits provider to Vestwell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2023
Morgan Stanley sells student loan benefits provider to Vestwell

Gradifi, which sold to ETrade in 2019 for $30 million, will expand Vestwell beyond retirement savings.

Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2023
Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?

Celtics star has been awarded the largest contract in NBA history but financial planner, while commending Brown's efforts, says wealth inequality is a complex issue.

LPL focus on smaller acquisitions bears fruit
BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2023
LPL focus on smaller acquisitions bears fruit

'We’re in many more conversations than deals,' one LPL executive noted.

Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI
RIAS JUL 27, 2023
Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI

Proposal will be an 'additive regime' that gets layered on, according to lawyer.

With market cooking, Ameriprise advisors see boost in revenue
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2023
With market cooking, Ameriprise advisors see boost in revenue

Bad markets make clients realize they need their advisors, says industry expert.

Former CNBC anchor Ron Insana joining Dynasty Financial
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2023
Former CNBC anchor Ron Insana joining Dynasty Financial

Insana will work with Dynasty chief investment officer Bob Shea to identify strategic opportunities for investment portfolios.

Edward Jones named in potential Canadian class action
FINTECH JUL 27, 2023
Edward Jones named in potential Canadian class action

Investors join nationwide law firm suit.

$425 million advisory team jumps to LPL from Merrill
BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
$425 million advisory team jumps to LPL from Merrill

Woman-led firm sets up independent practice in Washington state.

SEC proposal would require brokers, advisors to remediate conflicts related to use of AI
FINTECH JUL 26, 2023
SEC proposal would require brokers, advisors to remediate conflicts related to use of AI

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says investors deserve to be protected but a critic argues proposal shows 'hostility toward technology.'

How communicating expectations makes a good advisor
OPINION JUL 26, 2023
How communicating expectations makes a good advisor

It's up to us to let our clients know from the start about the services we will and won't provide, so they'll stick with us during market cycles.

Social media's impact on investing
OPINION JUL 26, 2023
Social media's impact on investing

The uncertain economic environment means the general public can benefit from the experience of a good financial advisor, rather than getting their investment ideas from TikTok or YouTube.

Finra fines LPL $3M for failing to detect wire transfers that harmed clients
BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
Finra fines LPL $3M for failing to detect wire transfers that harmed clients

One broker used client funds to pay expenses, while another used client cash to buy real estate.

Our next moon goal — the best for the world
OPINION JUL 26, 2023
Our next moon goal — the best for the world

InvestmentNews board member Dr. Benjamin Akande, a distinguished economist, shares an inspiring message.

Are you asking your partner firms these 5 questions?
OPINION JUL 26, 2023
Are you asking your partner firms these 5 questions?

Both clients and advisors are seeking assurance that solutions implemented today will remain effective and achievable in the future.

iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool
ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2023
iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool

Architect aims to make alts a core element of portfolios rather than a satellite component.

Advisors find rewards in pro bono work
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 25, 2023
Advisors find rewards in pro bono work

From teaching inmates financial literacy to working with divorced women, CFP Board's initiative is resonating with advisors.

AdvicePay hires new CEO to succeed Alan Moore
RIAS JUL 25, 2023
AdvicePay hires new CEO to succeed Alan Moore

The payment platform brings on fintech veteran Alex Sauickie, who plans to help expand services to banks and broker-dealers.