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Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities
OPINION OCT 25, 2022
Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities

When considering a move, it’s critical to strike the right balance between satisfying specific, objective criteria for immediate needs while taking a wider perspective of longer-term goals and shared values.

NAPFA names Leslie Stokes interim CEO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
NAPFA names Leslie Stokes interim CEO

Stokes replaces current CEO Geoffrey Brown, who is ending his tenure Nov. 15.

Fidelity will pay for undergraduate degrees of its customer service reps
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
Fidelity will pay for undergraduate degrees of its customer service reps

Entry-level employees working at the company's regional call centers are eligible for the program, which will fully pay for tuition, books, fees and taxes.

Finra develops searchable rulebook to help brokerages navigate compliance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
Finra develops searchable rulebook to help brokerages navigate compliance

How well the system works will depend on the quality of the taxonomy, a compliance expert said.

UBS points to financial adviser hiring in reporting results
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
UBS points to financial adviser hiring in reporting results

The bank added that it had a 'strong quarter' in financial adviser recruitment in the Americas but gave no details in its earnings information.

Reimagine retirement by focusing on 'future self,' new book urges
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2022
Reimagine retirement by focusing on 'future self,' new book urges

Eric Weigel suggests figuring out what type of life you want to lead and then working backward to the steps you need to take to close the gap between where you are today and where you want to be in the future.

Find women where they are to win midlife talent
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
Find women where they are to win midlife talent

With millions of women in a great career reset, this industry has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to introduce itself to women looking for something different, better and sustainable.

What women clients want
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
What women clients want

A recent study suggests the wealth management industry left $14 billion of potential revenue on the table last year by failing to tailor its products and services to women.

Big firms propelled soaring profits for RIAs in 2021
RIAS OCT 24, 2022
Big firms propelled soaring profits for RIAs in 2021

The high profitability seen last year proved especially rewarding to the owners and partners of top firms.

Advisers still behind on digital account opening, industry leaders say
FINTECH OCT 24, 2022
Advisers still behind on digital account opening, industry leaders say

After years of investing in middle-office technology and client-facing portals, many firms struggle to offer digital account opening on par with fintech startups.

Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm
BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2022
Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm

The firm is investing in a Boston-area-based firm that's been affiliated with Cetera since 2000; it suggests such investments could provide a new option for broker-dealers.

BNY hires head of responsible investing from Neuberger
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 24, 2022
BNY hires head of responsible investing from Neuberger

Manisha Ali 'will help build and shape the Investors Solutions Responsible Investing franchise.'

UBS intrigue pits CEO against a rising star
FINTECH OCT 24, 2022
UBS intrigue pits CEO against a rising star

While CEO Ralph Hamers pursues his vision of harnessing automated tools and boosting the firm's standing in the US, wealth business head Iqbal Khan and his disciples are concerned about diluting UBS' private banking brand.

Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings
BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2022
Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings

Raymond James Financial Services overlooked 'multiple red flags' related to the activities of two brokers, according to Finra.

Riskalyze CEO teases new company name as fintech moves beyond risk assessment
FINTECH OCT 21, 2022
Riskalyze CEO teases new company name as fintech moves beyond risk assessment

Riskalyze has long since outgrown its roots as a digital risk questionnaire and will soon update its branding to reflect its growing role in financial adviser fintech.

R.J. Moore stepping down as CEO of Private Advisor Group
RIAS OCT 20, 2022
R.J. Moore stepping down as CEO of Private Advisor Group

Frank Smith, an LPL veteran who's the firm's current president, will succeed Moore as chief executive in mid-January.

Why advisers should go all in on niche markets
OPINION OCT 19, 2022
Why advisers should go all in on niche markets

Such a move can be the rocket fuel to grow a meaningful practice with long-term growth potential and a recession-proof business model.

eMoney provides fintech update at virtual Summit
FINTECH OCT 18, 2022
eMoney provides fintech update at virtual Summit

The financial planning software is continuing to shift toward Decision Center, its cash flow-based planning product.

Envestnet rolls out program that lets advisers see how they measure up against peers
RIAS OCT 18, 2022
Envestnet rolls out program that lets advisers see how they measure up against peers

The free, anonymous assessment takes about 20 minutes to complete, and Envestnet is building a comprehensive database from the findings.

How is a household like a hedge fund?
OPINION OCT 17, 2022
How is a household like a hedge fund?

While hedge funds are aware of how leverage and low liquidity can pull them into deep markets, advisers need to keep in mind how this risk dynamic can play out within households.