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Viewing robo-advice as an ally to human advice
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Viewing robo-advice as an ally to human advice

Riskalyze's Aaron Klein embraces the Luddite position of not expecting technology to ever replace the human adviser.

Brokers, advisers fall short in protecting clients from identity theft
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Brokers, advisers fall short in protecting clients from identity theft

The SEC finds that some firms use generic compliance programs that aren't tailored to the particular hacking dangers their accounts face.

Fintech startup launched by financial advisers lands $2.7 million in funding
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Fintech startup launched by financial advisers lands $2.7 million in funding

Seeds Investor, a software offering digital client assessment, automated portfolio construction and ongoing client engagement tools, has backing from funds linked to Stocktwits founder Howard Lindzon and Ritholtz Wealth Management.

Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges
BROKER DEALERS DEC 06, 2022
Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges

Bradley Goodbred now faces criminal charges of stealing money from an elderly client, in addition to civil charges from the SEC.

Raymond James introduces data-driven actionable insights
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Raymond James introduces data-driven actionable insights

The application, called ‘Opportunities,’ is intended to prompt adviser-client communication.

Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2022
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows

Nearly eight out of 10 millennials and Gen Xers whose parents or grandparents work with a financial adviser and who expect to receive an inheritance are likely to seek professional help managing their money once they have more of it.

ACA Group acquires Advanced Regulatory Compliance
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
ACA Group acquires Advanced Regulatory Compliance

ARC, based in Beverly Hills, California, provides compliance solutions for registered investment advisory firms.

Hiring overtakes client growth for first time in Schwab study on RIA compensation
RIAS DEC 06, 2022
Hiring overtakes client growth for first time in Schwab study on RIA compensation

Eight in 10 RIAs planned to hire in 2022, with firms looking to fill an average of six new roles over the next five years.

CFP Board releases guidelines on cryptocurrency
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2022
CFP Board releases guidelines on cryptocurrency

The board urges advisers to approach the asset class, which has struggled in 2022, with caution.

Fidelity Institutional's Mike Durbin transitions to new role amid larger reorganization
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
Fidelity Institutional's Mike Durbin transitions to new role amid larger reorganization

Durbin is going from president of Fidelity Institutional to a senior adviser role; he'll be succeeded as president by Vadim Zlotnikov.

Best Practices Awards spotlight study’s top performers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
Best Practices Awards spotlight study’s top performers

Our 2022 Best Practices consist of 11 firms — two solo practices and three firms in each ensemble category — that were the highest achievers in these metrics.

SVB names Erin Platts president of SVB Private
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
SVB names Erin Platts president of SVB Private

The bank appointed David Sabow to succeed Platts as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank UK and head of EMEA.

AAAA poised to amplify industry influence
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
AAAA poised to amplify industry influence

The Association of African American Financial Advisors, the largest advocacy group for Blacks in the industry, intends to step up business-to-business alliances.

As FTX burns, advisers keep their cool
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2022
As FTX burns, advisers keep their cool

Given advisers' questioning of the practical merits of cryptocurrency, it's no wonder so many encouraged their clients to steer clear of crypto as an investment.

Fintech Bytes: RBC works with Salesforce, Wealthbox integrates with MaxMyInterest
FINTECH DEC 02, 2022
Fintech Bytes: RBC works with Salesforce, Wealthbox integrates with MaxMyInterest

A roundup of the week's top tech news, including MaxMyInterest integrating with Wealthbox, CapIntel's growth and Smarsh hiring new executives.

Advisers should brace for the relentless case for direct indexing
RIAS DEC 02, 2022
Advisers should brace for the relentless case for direct indexing

Despite lukewarm adoption by financial advisers, the financial services industry is committed to leveraging this crucial channel to get direct indexing in front of more investors.

Carson Group buys $200 million Massachusetts firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 02, 2022
Carson Group buys $200 million Massachusetts firm

Its acquisition of Waltham-based Northface Capital Holdings is part of the firm's succession plan.

Naureen Hassan to oversee UBS Americas' digital-focused teams
FINTECH DEC 01, 2022
Naureen Hassan to oversee UBS Americas' digital-focused teams

The groups that Hassan will take responsibility for were previously part of the global wealth-management operation.

Bringing ESG investing to clients is often more art than science
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2022
Bringing ESG investing to clients is often more art than science

Experts say advisers who are introducing clients to ESG investing must start with flexibility and an open mind.

Implementing direct indexing using sector ETFs
OPINION NOV 30, 2022
Implementing direct indexing using sector ETFs

It can be hard to keep direct-index portfolios from 'drifting' from their benchmark index as stocks are swapped in and out.