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Scalia making hay in his time inside
First he convinced the courts to throw out the fiduciary rule; now he’s crafted a new one as agency chief
Is working from home the new normal?
Six months into the forced work-from-home experiment, traditional office space is becoming less relevant
Diversity & Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award: Margaret Starner
This year’s winner is not only a minority professional who’s succeeding in the financial services industry, she has made giving women a seat at the table a focal point of her life
Stories of individuals and firms inspiring diversity in the financial advice business
The third annual InvestmentNews Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards highlight the achievements of 14 individuals, as well as the initiatives of 15 firms that prioritize diversity and value the creation of an inclusive environment
What will Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman do with ETrade’s custody business?
The brokerage's Advisor Services won’t be an open doorway for Morgan Stanley’s 16,000 advisers to become independent RIAs — at least not yet
Pass it along
Wealth transfer isn’t just for the well-heeled anymore as business owners and families of wide-ranging income levels embrace the latest strategies to keep intergenerational assets in the family — and out of the hands of the IRS
The hunt for mega RIAs
Independent advisers are enjoying the attention of Wall Street, where some big banks are focused on acquiring privately held assets
COVID-19 puts alternatives back in the mainstream
The new normal is reigniting conversations around the potential for alternative investments to add diversity and hedge risk
InvestmentNews’ 2020 class of 40 Under 40
InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 project, now in its seventh year, highlights young talent in the financial advice industry. This year’s list includes entrepreneurs with their own advice businesses, leaders in financial planning academia and the youngest FPA president ever
Outlook for the economy remains cloudy
Massive stimulus efforts may not be enough to overcome the challenges posed by high unemployment, damage to small businesses
Panic selling gives way to fear of missing out
Experts debate the effects of the stimulus spending and Fed rescue efforts on the future of the economy
Taming your inner bear
Behavioral economics explains a lot about investors’ jitters over the pandemic, and advisers who employ its insights can help clients avoid irrational decisions
Battle of the business models
RIAs keep gaining, while small broker-dealers are feeling increased pressure from the pandemic as well as the need to comply with Reg BI
The sound of silence
Regulation BI must be implemented by June 30, so why aren’t we hearing more about how brokerages are going to change the way they deliver investment advice?
Small firms face greater cyber risks amid pandemic
As experts warn of an uptick in attacks, smaller firms enter a riskier environment with fewer preparations
The race to embrace fintech
Independent advisory firms that have long embraced the advantages and advancements in technology are realizing a smoother transition to various forms of virtual communication
Virtual Attraction
There is no doubt recruiting has slowed as the financial advice industry deals with broad changes caused by the coronavirus. Can broker-dealers still recruit reps and advisers, even during a pandemic?
Rethinking retirement amid the COVID-19 crisis
As experts revise the 4% rule — to 3%, or even lower — advisers should look beyond traditional investments and include all household assets in retirement income plans
Business development playbook
Despite the current challenges, including working separately from business partners and staff, now is the time advisory firms should be laying the groundwork for their next phase of growth
Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers 2020
InvestmentNews’ third annual Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers highlights 75 advice industry firms that recognize the importance of a strong work culture. The firms' profiles detail the HR policies and workplace practices they use to attract and retain skilled advisers
