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WisdomTree adds blockchain infrastructure to ETF ecosystem
FINTECH JAN 14, 2020
WisdomTree adds blockchain infrastructure to ETF ecosystem

The asset manager led a $17.65 million round of funding in tech startup Securrency

By Ryan W. Neal
9 ways advisers can add value for clients
OPINION JAN 14, 2020
9 ways advisers can add value for clients

As consolidations continue and fee compression becomes a threat to status quo services, advisers need to be cognizant of the value they can add for clients

By Jamie Hopkins
Answers to the SEC's Reg BI FAQs depend on facts, circumstances
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 14, 2020
Answers to the SEC's Reg BI FAQs depend on facts, circumstances

When the CFP Board provides guidance for its fiduciary standard, it uses case studies

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo loses more than 450 advisers in 2019
WIREHOUSES JAN 14, 2020
Wells Fargo loses more than 450 advisers in 2019

Expenses also increased at Wells Fargo Advisors, and the firm lost a clearing client

By Bruce Kelly
Why now is the time to sell family businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2020
Why now is the time to sell family businesses

Unload firms before the economy or politics take a turn

By Bloomberg
Visa acquiring data aggregation fintech startup Plaid for $5.3 billion
FINTECH JAN 13, 2020
Visa acquiring data aggregation fintech startup Plaid for $5.3 billion

Plaid connects fintech startups like Betterment and Acorns with traditional banks

By Ryan W. Neal
Russell’s wish list for DC plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2020
Russell’s wish list for DC plans

Improving 401(k)s is likely to make them look more like defined-benefit plans, according to Russell

By InvestmentNews
Finra probes brokerage bank sweep accounts as commissions dwindle
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2020
Finra probes brokerage bank sweep accounts as commissions dwindle

Expert: Interest rate discussions with clients ‘can be problematic’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS plans Miami office to work with Latin American firms
WIREHOUSES JAN 13, 2020
UBS plans Miami office to work with Latin American firms

The Swiss bank is targeting billions of dollars managed by Latin American intermediaries booking assets in the U.S.

By Bloomberg
More consolidation coming in online brokerage market
FINTECH JAN 13, 2020
More consolidation coming in online brokerage market

Firms need large cash on hand to make up lost commission revenue

By Ryan W. Neal
Rick Suarez to head $7.5 billion Clarfeld/Citizens Private Wealth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2020
Rick Suarez to head $7.5 billion Clarfeld/Citizens Private Wealth

Suarez succeeds firm founder Rob Clarfeld, who becomes executive chairman

By InvestmentNews
Managing 401(k) fees remains top plan sponsor concern
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2020
Managing 401(k) fees remains top plan sponsor concern

Callan survey suggests plan sponsors should consider indirect revenues in fee reviews

By InvestmentNews
Wall Street targets Silicon Valley rich
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2020
Wall Street targets Silicon Valley rich

Citi, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are among the firms beefing up their wealth management efforts in Northern California

By Bloomberg
Will Finra’s rogue broker rule go far enough?
OPINION JAN 13, 2020
Will Finra’s rogue broker rule go far enough?

The problem won’t go away if it’s regarded solely as an issue for smaller firms

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo owes $103 million in second mobile banking case vs. USAA
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2020
Wells Fargo owes $103 million in second mobile banking case vs. USAA

Jury found Wells Fargo infringed on USAA patents, similar to findings in a November verdict

By Bloomberg
AI in 2020: Artificial Intelligence? Or just plain artificial?
FINTECH JAN 13, 2020
AI in 2020: Artificial Intelligence? Or just plain artificial?

AI is one of the buzziest words in fintech. Are the AI claims real or is our intelligence being insulted?

By Ryan W. Neal
Mitigating the 3 common conflicts of AUM fiduciaries
OPINION JAN 10, 2020
Mitigating the 3 common conflicts of AUM fiduciaries

Advisers who use an assets-under-management model should lead with planning and do what’s in the best interest of their clients at all turns

By Jamie Hopkins
Don't relegate diversity efforts as marketing
OPINION JAN 10, 2020
Don't relegate diversity efforts as marketing

Make D&I a core principle, not public relations

By Frank Paré
Wells Fargo team with $800 million moves to Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2020
Wells Fargo team with $800 million moves to Raymond James

Daniel Kaschmitter and William Gelegotis are joining the employee unit in Salt Lake City

By InvestmentNews
LPL integrates Envestnet MoneyGuide with ClientWorks
FINTECH JAN 09, 2020
LPL integrates Envestnet MoneyGuide with ClientWorks

The firm is hoping to make it easier for brokers to embrace financial planning

By Ryan W. Neal