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F2 Strategy brings in private equity to acquire fintech consulting firm
FINTECH JUN 13, 2023
F2 Strategy brings in private equity to acquire fintech consulting firm

Its purchase of Oakbrook Solutions creates a combined firm that has more than 100 employees and serves clients representing a combined $2.5 trillion in AUM.

Finra spanks Schwab with $350,000 fine over disclosures on ETNs
ALTERNATIVES JUN 13, 2023
Finra spanks Schwab with $350,000 fine over disclosures on ETNs

Schwab self-reported the issues with disclosures related to exchange-traded notes, which occurred from January 2016 to December 2020, to Finra.

Women breadwinners less engaged with household finances
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUN 13, 2023
Women breadwinners less engaged with household finances

Even when they're bringing home the bacon, women tend not to be as involved in household finances as their male partners.

Wells Fargo adds sports and entertainment program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2023
Wells Fargo adds sports and entertainment program

The firm cited the sports and entertainment accredited wealth management advisor designation rolled out in 2022 by the College for Financial Planning as a factor that will help advisors meet such clients' needs.

Tifin asset management tech raises $10 million, goes independent
FINTECH JUN 12, 2023
Tifin asset management tech raises $10 million, goes independent

The fundraising was led by Motive Ventures, the venture capital arm of Motive Partners.

With Credit Suisse deal done, UBS sets team to lead wealth management
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2023
With Credit Suisse deal done, UBS sets team to lead wealth management

Veteran UBS wealth management executive Tom Naratil is not part of the new team, however.

Personal pronouns: Tiny words that echo loudly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2023
Personal pronouns: Tiny words that echo loudly

Identity pronouns resonate far beyond the forms they're written in, signaling inclusion and respect.

SEC warns advisors about disclosures for testimonials in exam alert
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2023
SEC warns advisors about disclosures for testimonials in exam alert

The SEC wants advisors to disclose whether the person who's touting them is a client, is being compensated or has any conflicts of interest.

Charles Schwab updates direct indexing technology for RIAs
FINTECH JUN 09, 2023
Charles Schwab updates direct indexing technology for RIAs

The technology is increasingly seen as table stakes for firms supporting financial advisors.

10 IBDs that earned the most fees in 2022
BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2023
10 IBDs that earned the most fees in 2022

As independent broker-dealers’ shift toward fee revenue continued last year, here are the firms that earned the most in fees.

Industry groups ask SEC to extend timeline for cyberbreach notifications
FINTECH JUN 08, 2023
Industry groups ask SEC to extend timeline for cyberbreach notifications

The Investment Adviser Association and SIFMA say a proposed 30-day requirement is too short. But Better Markets says it should be shortened to 14 days.

Wealthfront introduces automated bond portfolio
FINTECH JUN 08, 2023
Wealthfront introduces automated bond portfolio

Wealthfront says its portfolio uses a mix of Treasury and corporate bond ETFs and can achieve an annual return of 5.48% after its 0.25% fee.

Can Goldman Sachs and Citigroup catch up on hiring advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2023
Can Goldman Sachs and Citigroup catch up on hiring advisors?

Both banks have recently signaled their interest in bolstering their wealth management operations, but they can't snap their fingers and conjure financial advisors from thin air.

LPL nabs Edward Jones duo in Tennessee
BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2023
LPL nabs Edward Jones duo in Tennessee

Todd Rosel and Larry D. Smith oversee $310 million in assets and are combining their practices to form a new firm, Integrity Wealth Advisor Group.

Altruist names former Pixar, Blend exec as new CFO
FINTECH JUN 08, 2023
Altruist names former Pixar, Blend exec as new CFO

Marc Greenberg most recently worked at Blend, a white-label fintech that banks use to build consumer-facing digital products.

Sales is not a dirty word
OPINION JUN 07, 2023
Sales is not a dirty word

If you’re a fiduciary, the better you are at subtle persuasion, the better off your clients will be.

Unlocking the secret to luring Gen Z into the advisory industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 07, 2023
Unlocking the secret to luring Gen Z into the advisory industry

Emotionally engaging experiences will inspire interns to continue in the financial advisory profession.

Retire and remain: Sellers seek greater flexibility in succession planning
OPINION JUN 07, 2023
Retire and remain: Sellers seek greater flexibility in succession planning

While some advisors choose to sell their practices and retire, others wish to remain for a specific time and work for the new owners.

Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform
CUSTODIAN JUN 06, 2023
Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform

The multicustodial open architecture platform promises to connect the various applications advisors use to service clients.

LTX launches AI-powered tool to help US bond traders
FINTECH JUN 06, 2023
LTX launches AI-powered tool to help US bond traders

BondGPT, which uses OpenAI technology to help power its bond analytics, will help traders find more liquid bonds at a better price.