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Farther closes Series B funding round to gain $131M valuation
Wealthtech firm is also closing in on $1B AUM thanks to fast growth in 2023.
Mastering technology to serve more clients
With the advisor shortfall, firms will have to get more accomplished at leveraging tech.
New Jersey chooses Vestwell to administer retirement savings program
Its plan, which will be rolled out in 2024, is the seventh state auto-IRA to partner with the digital record keeper.
Handcuffed by marketing inertia?
As the SEC marketing rule nears its first anniversary, most firms have yet to take advantage of the testimonials and endorsements it allows.
Altruist eliminates software fees for RIAs
Advisors who custody exclusively with Altruist will receive free software, while firms that work other custodians will get the first 100 accounts for free.
Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting
'Advisors in the Envestnet ecosystem will have access to set-and-forget voting technology,' says iconik's Alex Thaler.
3 in 10 Americans would put buying the latest tech ahead of paying bills
But more cautious consumers are planning to stick to last year’s holiday spending budget.
SEC Chair Gensler fires back at GOP critics
Leader accused of proposing regulations that are ‘sowing discord and confusion.'
Wall Street weighs pros and cons of AI as Washington gets to work
What is the wealth management industry doing to maximize the positives of AI, while protecting against its potentially destructive purposes?
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — September 2023
This month’s highlights include WiserAdvisor’s acquisition of IndyFin, Joe Duran’s new venture, and Onramp Invest’s acquisition by Securitize and what that suggests about advisors’ interest in recommending cryptocurrencies to clients.
Wealthtender announces acquisition of AGC
The partnership will provide financial advisors with digital marketing tools and access to a community of peers.
AssetMark CEO Natalie Wolfsen leaves for top job at Orion
As Wolfsen succeeds founder Eric Clarke as CEO of Orion, AssetMark announces she will be replaced by Michael Kim, a 13-year veteran of the company.
Flourish Cash increases FDIC coverage, interest rate to meet advisor demand
Independent advisors can use Flourish to offer clients 5% APY on cash and up to $10 million in FDIC insurance.
Two startups merge into $1.2 billion digital family office
Compound, a financial and tax advisory service for tech executives, is joining Alternativ Wealth, a digital RIA, to form Compound Planning.
Implications of the SEC rulemaking agenda
The more than a dozen major new rules the agency has proposed or finalized will create significant disruption for investment advisors, with substantial long-term implications.
Schwab execs declare RIA transition from TD a success
Despite some minor glitches and some email outreach confusion, most advisors are handling the change well.
Hiring Right
When you’ve added as much capacity as you can through technology, how do you effectively grow your human capital?
Schwab, TD sued for failing to protect customer data from MOVEit hack
The class-action complaint alleges the hack exposed personal information of 61,000 TD customers.
Investors wary of social media advice but more likely to trust AI
CFP Board research shows that it’s not just younger generations that are open to AI-generated advice.
Farther co-founder says technology can push RIAs past complacency
'I want our industry to think big,' Brad Genser says.
