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TCPA tidal wave will affect how firms engage with clients
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION OCT 17, 2023
TCPA tidal wave will affect how firms engage with clients

The federal regulation governing telephone marketing also covers texting, and now many states have put in place their own versions of the regulation, with different terms and definitions.

By Bill Simpson
Digital transformation boosts satisfaction with life insurance and annuities
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 17, 2023
Digital transformation boosts satisfaction with life insurance and annuities

JD Power study reveals who’s leading the customer satisfaction race.

By Steve Randall
SoFi matches Robinhood's 1% IRA match
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2023
SoFi matches Robinhood's 1% IRA match

The company's sprawling range of financial services include retirement accounts, which it is actively pursuing.

By Emile Hallez
Fintech launches new AI-driven compliance platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 12, 2023
Fintech launches new AI-driven compliance platform

Avery will track firmwide compliance protocols for RIAs, broker-dealers and banks.

By Josh Welsh
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — October 2023
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 10, 2023
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — October 2023

This month’s highlights include Altruist’s elimination of its monthly fee, Holistiplan’s investment from Lead Edge Capital, and FMG Suite’s acquisition of MyRepChat.

By Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland
Savant boosts advisors' 401(k) management with Pontera partnership
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS OCT 06, 2023
Savant boosts advisors' 401(k) management with Pontera partnership

RIA hails 'significant operation improvements' from fintech platform.

By Steve Randall
Portals are good for clients and for you, FPA study reveals
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 02, 2023
Portals are good for clients and for you, FPA study reveals

Financial planners and the right tech can be a powerful combination.

By Steve Randall
Wall Street hit with latest wave of fines in SEC WhatsApp probe
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 29, 2023
Wall Street hit with latest wave of fines in SEC WhatsApp probe

Ten firms, including Baird and Interactive Brokers, agreed to pay penalties totaling $79 million for employees' use of unmonitored communications channels on the job.

By Bloomberg
Farther closes Series B funding round to gain $131M valuation
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 28, 2023
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.

By Steve Randall
Mastering technology to serve more clients
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION SEP 27, 2023
Mastering technology to serve more clients

With the advisor shortfall, firms will have to get more accomplished at leveraging tech.

By Scott Hanson
New Jersey chooses Vestwell to administer retirement savings program
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2023
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.

By Ryan W. Neal
Handcuffed by marketing inertia? 
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 25, 2023
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.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Altruist eliminates software fees for RIAs
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 21, 2023
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.

By Ryan W. Neal
Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting
YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES SEP 18, 2023
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.

By Josh Welsh
3 in 10 Americans would put buying the latest tech ahead of paying bills
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 15, 2023
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.

By Steve Randall
SEC Chair Gensler fires back at GOP critics
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 12, 2023
SEC Chair Gensler fires back at GOP critics

Leader accused of proposing regulations that are ‘sowing discord and confusion.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wall Street weighs pros and cons of AI as Washington gets to work
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 12, 2023
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?

By Gregg Greenberg
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — September 2023
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 12, 2023
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.

By Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland
Wealthtender announces acquisition of AGC
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 12, 2023
Wealthtender announces acquisition of AGC

The partnership will provide financial advisors with digital marketing tools and access to a community of peers.

By Lauren Johnson
AssetMark CEO Natalie Wolfsen leaves for top job at Orion
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 08, 2023
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.

By Ryan W. Neal