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Cracking the code
Universities spark enthusiasm among Black students for advisory careers with pragmatic pitches.
Tribes place generational wealth in their own hands
Native Americans are gaining economic muscle, and that expands horizons for investors and advisors who want to be part of their rise.
The AI revolution is here
Can ChatGPT give good financial advice? InvestmentNews fed the algorithm questions to see how its AI stacks up.
Industry groups get creative to gain political influence
The FPA used Jan. 6 to rethink its approach. Other associations use various methods to be heard.
Vanguard’s efforts to navigate politics of ESG could be blueprint for others
Last month's decision to exit the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative puts Vanguard in a spotlight it was likely trying to avoid.
There’s no simple approach to complex products
As financial advisers turn to complex products to help clients navigate volatile markets and rising interest rates, regulators are scrutinizing the investments more closely than ever.
Big RIAs hit a new high: $3 trillion in assets in ’22
In all 4 regions, 3,006 RIAs reported $3.015.5 trillion in assets, compared to $2.493.5 trillion in 2021, according to InvestmentNews research.
Financial advice is the midlife job that women want – but don’t know exists
In the past two years, American women have had a collective epiphany: They want to trade in their current careers for something different and better.
3 guaranteed-income strategies for an uncertain economy
Investors are clamoring for guaranteed-income strategies this year primarily due to an uncertain stock market and spiraling inflation.
Big firms propelled soaring profits for RIAs in 2021
The high profitability seen last year proved especially rewarding to the owners and partners of top firms.
Here’s why organic growth still drives the advice industry
While there are techniques galore for recruiting new clients, it all comes down to hustle and hard work.
New thinking on neurodiversity opens doors for advisers
Autism, Asperger's, dyslexia and other neurological differences open surprising opportunities for talent and employers.
Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling
Regulators, analysts and financial advisers worry the easy access to enhanced performance will hurt unsophisticated investors.
Insurers to suppliers: Time to get with the DEI program
As corporations strengthen efforts to diversify their cultures, employee population, recruiting, and community service, suppliers must realize that they are part of that values alignment, too.
Roe v. Wade highlights how some advisers navigate controversial issues on social media
Social media offers financial advisers a way to establish a personal brand and build connections with clients and prospects, but dealing with hot-button topics like abortion can be tricky.
Courting clients with cigars and whiskey
Rather than free chicken dinners, Ameriprise's Eric Reinhold prefers the slow burn of bonding with clients over a fine cigar and top-shelf spirits.
Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options
In the wake of the 12-year bull market, some financial planners and clients are getting their first look at the flip side of equity compensation.
Overreach or on point? Gensler’s agenda debated
The SEC's rulemaking roster includes 27 in the proposal stage and 26 in the final stage — giving everyone plenty of favorites and targets.
Diversifying investment firms’ supply chains poses challenges
Large investment firms make big diversity promises but overall fail to convert those promises to structured spending with women- and minority-owned firms.
The trouble with tech integration
More than half of advisers say the lack of integration between their core applications is the biggest pain point with technology.
