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Single women trailing married counterparts when it comes to retirement, EBRI says
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2022
Single women trailing married counterparts when it comes to retirement, EBRI says

The latest report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute offers a significant wake-up call when it comes to single female employees and their retirement prospects.

How to make the most out of video calls
OPINION SEP 02, 2022
How to make the most out of video calls

If you’re one of the many advisers thinking about making this practice a regular occurrence, make sure the experience is both high quality and compliant.

Overconfident, underinformed Americans prefer amateur advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 02, 2022
Overconfident, underinformed Americans prefer amateur advice

'Moments of truth' can overcome the reluctance of many consumers to approach a financial adviser.

5 questions advisers should ask to make SEC audits as seamless as possible
OPINION SEP 01, 2022
5 questions advisers should ask to make SEC audits as seamless as possible

By using a proactive approach, firms not only save time and minimize risk, but they also instill confidence into their team from the top down.

Schwab creates scholarship for underrepresented CFPs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2022
Schwab creates scholarship for underrepresented CFPs

Up to 16 awards, with up to $10,000 to be awarded per student, will be given each year, CFP Board says.

Finra names Nathaniel Stankard chief of staff for regulatory operations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2022
Finra names Nathaniel Stankard chief of staff for regulatory operations

The executive, who had been senior adviser to Finra CEO Robert Cook, will spearhead regulatory integration.

State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world
FINTECH AUG 31, 2022
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world

Denizens of the metaverse can be ripped off by virtual investments, the North American Securities Administrators Association said in an advisory.

Riskalyze wants to turn compliance into growth engine with latest product
FINTECH AUG 31, 2022
Riskalyze wants to turn compliance into growth engine with latest product

Riskalyze Ultimate combines two existing products, Command Center and Riskalyze Elite, to bring compliance and business development together.

Goldman, Morgan Stanley move to return employees to office by easing Covid rules
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 31, 2022
Goldman, Morgan Stanley move to return employees to office by easing Covid rules

The two investment banks both told staff that they will lift some of their remaining Covid-19 mitigation efforts after the Labor Day weekend.

Succession planning isn't driving all M&A
OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Succession planning isn't driving all M&A

The economics are attractive right now, and many advisers see a better future for virtually everyone involved if they join forces with a larger firm.

Kovack Advisors pays $900,000 to settle SEC charges over wrap program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 30, 2022
Kovack Advisors pays $900,000 to settle SEC charges over wrap program

The agency charged the firm with failing to monitor whether wrap-fee accounts were in the best interests of clients who did little trading.

Wealthspire funds four scholarships to encourage CFP diversity
RIAS AUG 30, 2022
Wealthspire funds four scholarships to encourage CFP diversity

The New York-based RIA will provide four awards per year of up to $5,000 per student for individuals pursuing their CFP certification.

Raymond James expands education program with new Tech Savvy track
FINTECH AUG 30, 2022
Raymond James expands education program with new Tech Savvy track

Financial advisers will receive advanced training on integrated practice management platforms.

Retirement plan providers' investments in technology are paying off
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2022
Retirement plan providers' investments in technology are paying off

A quarter of plan participants now prefer to receive 401(k) account information via email, up from 9% in 2020, according to Cerulli Associates.

NAPFA teams with FP Transitions to offer succession planning help
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 29, 2022
NAPFA teams with FP Transitions to offer succession planning help

The custom program will provide the group's fee-only planners with counseling and matching, including an annual valuation and an annual continuity plan.

Commonwealth taps ex-LPL attorney for cybersecurity oversight
FINTECH AUG 29, 2022
Commonwealth taps ex-LPL attorney for cybersecurity oversight

In the newly created position, Michelle Kelley will lead the firm’s legal department and provide counsel on cybersecurity and privacy laws.

Top retirement providers ranked on digital experience
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2022
Top retirement providers ranked on digital experience

As the market sell-off erodes investors’ savings, they’re becoming more critical of the platforms provided by their retirement plans.

SoFi has built a fintech juggernaut, and it's time advisers started paying attention
FINTECH AUG 26, 2022
SoFi has built a fintech juggernaut, and it's time advisers started paying attention

The firm was founded in 2011 to help refinance student loan debt but now offers an array of products, including mortgages, personal loans, insurance and a robo-adviser.

Fintech Bytes: SEI, SMArtX and Vise
FINTECH AUG 26, 2022
Fintech Bytes: SEI, SMArtX and Vise

A roundup of this week's adviser fintech news, including SEI's introduction of a cloud-based database and SMArtX's partnership with Flyer.

Kovack Securities dinged by Finra for A-share trades
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2022
Kovack Securities dinged by Finra for A-share trades

The firm was fined $210,000 for falling short on its supervision of short-term mutual fund trades, the regulator said.