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Digital media company expands into Wall Street recruiting
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 11, 2023
Digital media company expands into Wall Street recruiting

Litquidity, which has more than a million followers on Twitter and Instagram, is hoping to help connect its followers with jobs at private equity firms, hedge funds and other alternative asset managers.

Finra keeps focus on Reg BI in 2023 exam report
ALTERNATIVES JAN 10, 2023
Finra keeps focus on Reg BI in 2023 exam report

In this year's report, the regulator also created a separate section under the heading of 'financial crimes,' which includes cybersecurity, anti-money laundering and manipulative trading.

Daniel Moisand begins serving as board chair of CFP
RIAS JAN 10, 2023
Daniel Moisand begins serving as board chair of CFP

Moisand will guide the organization as it launches its first-ever comprehensive review of CFP Board's competency standards

Vestwell teaming up with Carson Group to expand retirement offering
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2023
Vestwell teaming up with Carson Group to expand retirement offering

Vestwell will provide a small business component for Carson Group’s Complete 401(k) offering that will allow advisors to better scale their small-and-midsize business retirement plan practices.

Mercer acquires California-based Empyrion Wealth
RIAS JAN 10, 2023
Mercer acquires California-based Empyrion Wealth

The firm, led by Kimberly Foss, manages $250 million, and is the 15th woman-owned firm Mercer has purchased since 2016.

Federal proposal to ban noncompete clauses could affect RIA M&A
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Federal proposal to ban noncompete clauses could affect RIA M&A

If advisors who have less than a certain ownership threshold are free to leave an acquired firm, it could give buyers pause.

MoneyGuide founder Tony Leal departing leadership role at Envestnet
FINTECH JAN 09, 2023
MoneyGuide founder Tony Leal departing leadership role at Envestnet

Rose Palazzo, currently the head of MoneyGuide, will assume Leal's duties as group president of Envestnet Financial Planning.

White-label robo TradingFront terminates US operations
FINTECH JAN 09, 2023
White-label robo TradingFront terminates US operations

The decision comes as the company's owner, Tiger Brokers, faces accusations of violating Chinese securities laws.

Morgan Stanley operating chief Jon Pruzan exiting firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Morgan Stanley operating chief Jon Pruzan exiting firm

The executive, who was once considered a potential CEO candidate, is leaving after a 28-year run.

January jump in divorces offers advisors opportunity to provide value
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2023
January jump in divorces offers advisors opportunity to provide value

While divorce is a sad fact for families, it gives financial advisors the chance to prove their worth over a short, intense period.

New ETF bets on companies led by women
EQUITIES JAN 09, 2023
New ETF bets on companies led by women

Hypatia Women CEO ETF leverages the logic that female executives represent a rare level of excellence when it comes to leadership and management skills.

Smoothie-throwing broker under microscope for cash transactions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Smoothie-throwing broker under microscope for cash transactions

Finra has made a 'preliminary decision' to recommend some type of disciplinary action against James Iannazzo, according to BrokerCheck.

The question most advisors aren't asking clients about their financial future
OPINION JAN 09, 2023
The question most advisors aren't asking clients about their financial future

Advisors should encourage clients to take an honest look at where they are in life, assess their priorities, reflect on their values, and align it all to their goals.

Growth or flexibility? Fintechs must choose
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2023
Growth or flexibility? Fintechs must choose

Fintechs may find themselves mimicking some of the same strategies advisors use to demonstrate the value they bring to clients during difficult markets.

Here’s how inflation and philanthropy could give women a boost in ’23
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Here’s how inflation and philanthropy could give women a boost in ’23

Philanthropic goals are prompting women to become more involved in family asset management.

FTC proposes ban on noncompete contracts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2023
FTC proposes ban on noncompete contracts

The proposal would bar employers from entering into or enforcing such clauses and require companies to nullify any existing ones within six months.

James Lee begins term as 2023 FPA president
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2023
James Lee begins term as 2023 FPA president

Lee plans to focus on advancing the FPA's mission of title protection for financial planners.

After rough ride in '22, 60/40 portfolio looks poised for solid '23
EQUITIES JAN 05, 2023
After rough ride in '22, 60/40 portfolio looks poised for solid '23

The same Fed policy that hurt fixed income last year is likely to make it the ballast for portfolios for the year ahead.

Playing the long game is key to navigating market uncertainty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2023
Playing the long game is key to navigating market uncertainty

Steady guidance can calm consumers’ fears — and emotional reactions — around inflation and market volatility.

Opaque business models cloud women’s way in advisory business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 04, 2023
Opaque business models cloud women’s way in advisory business

It's up to the industry to explain to potential recruits how advisors make a living.