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Women now integrate inflation into intuitive risk assessments
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2022
Women now integrate inflation into intuitive risk assessments

In the wake of the economic and social upheaval of the past two years, more factors play into women's assessments of risk

Goldman rethinking consumer unit's online checking feature
FINTECH AUG 24, 2022
Goldman rethinking consumer unit's online checking feature

Goldman has been straining to prepare a feature that would let users set up direct deposits and pay their bills online, but it's constrained by the accelerating losses on its online platform, Marcus.

Mastering the use of social media for client prospecting
OPINION AUG 24, 2022
Mastering the use of social media for client prospecting

Financial professionals can reach a broader group of prospects — of all ages and in all locations — on their social media channels with fewer mechanics involved than planning an in-person event.

The Case for Mentorship in Financial Services
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY AUG 24, 2022
The Case for Mentorship in Financial Services

Companies with mentor programs outperform those without. Three benefits show why, and justify investing in such a program.

Scholarship targets people underrepresented in financial planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 23, 2022
Scholarship targets people underrepresented in financial planning

The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning and Mission Wealth Management launched a program that will award $5,000 scholarships to students seeking the credential.

iCapital acquires UBS legacy alternative investment feeder fund platform
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2022
iCapital acquires UBS legacy alternative investment feeder fund platform

The fintech has purchased UBS Fund Advisor, the wirehouse’s legacy proprietary U.S. alternative investment manager and feeder fund platform that represents $7 billion in client assets.

'Wait, you can do that?' 3 of the biggest eye-openers for breakaways
OPINION AUG 22, 2022
'Wait, you can do that?' 3 of the biggest eye-openers for breakaways

Here are some of the things about working as an independent adviser that may surprise those who've made the jump from a wirehouse.

Hightower leverages life of obscure artist to deliver message for women
RIAS AUG 22, 2022
Hightower leverages life of obscure artist to deliver message for women

A client event features the life and art of Suzie Zuzek, the woman who designed the fabrics used in Lilly Pulitzer's clothing line.

David Lerner's latest proprietary fund snag
ALTERNATIVES AUG 22, 2022
David Lerner's latest proprietary fund snag

The brokerage firm's in-house energy fund, Energy 11 L.P., reports $45 million in 'unpaid distributions' to investors.

New regulations for the new reality
FINTECH AUG 22, 2022
New regulations for the new reality

Finra has proposed a pilot program for firms that want to continue remote inspections, in line with the seemingly permanent use of remote work.

Finra taps executive for board chair
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 19, 2022
Finra taps executive for board chair

Eric Noll, the CEO of Context Capital Partners, first joined the Finra board in August 2020.

Fintech Bytes: Dynasty partners with Pontera, Orion joins up with Apex
FINTECH AUG 19, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Dynasty partners with Pontera, Orion joins up with Apex

A roundup of the week's fintech news for financial advisers.

Lincoln Financial launches QDIA with Stadion
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2022
Lincoln Financial launches QDIA with Stadion

The QDIA combines a target-date fund for younger individuals and Stadion’s StoryLine managed account service for participants aged 50 and older.

Morgan Stanley adds fractional share support to workplace stock plans
EQUITIES AUG 18, 2022
Morgan Stanley adds fractional share support to workplace stock plans

The wirehouse is also adding additional automation to its Shareworks and Equity Edge Online platforms.

CFP Board imposes interim suspension on barred rep
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 18, 2022
CFP Board imposes interim suspension on barred rep

Pending investigation, Massachusetts adviser Filippo Mastrocola can’t use CFP certification mark.

Schwab exec updates progress on integrating TD Ameritrade technology
FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
Schwab exec updates progress on integrating TD Ameritrade technology

Alison Dooher, head of digital adviser solutions at Schwab Advisor Services, gives a look at the brokerage's integration road map.

Coming to a firm near you: An optimized digital wealth experience
OPINION AUG 17, 2022
Coming to a firm near you: An optimized digital wealth experience

Firms are constrained by legacy technology stacks, and it's not easy for them to pivot and deliver the connected digital wealth experience their advisers want.

Geoffrey Brown stepping down as NAPFA CEO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2022
Geoffrey Brown stepping down as NAPFA CEO

The association's board will engage an interim CEO while it searches for a permanent successor.

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2022
FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2022

This month's roundup looks at Envestnet's acquisition of Redi2, Catchlight's new system to assess prospects and AssetMark's deal for Adhesion Wealth.

Creative Planning acquires $5 billion Wipfli Financial Advisors
RIAS AUG 17, 2022
Creative Planning acquires $5 billion Wipfli Financial Advisors

The deal is the firm's third-biggest transaction to date, and CEO Peter Mallouk says M&A activity is ramping up because most RIAs aren't growing organically.