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Most advisors overestimate ability to serve retirement needs of female clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2024
Most advisors overestimate ability to serve retirement needs of female clients

But are they ready to provide the unique advice that's required?

By Steve Randall
7 ways to encourage women to pursue financial advisory careers
OPINION MAR 13, 2024
7 ways to encourage women to pursue financial advisory careers

Firms benefit from different points of view and diversity; if women are underrepresented on your team, take steps to change that.

By Kristine McManus
Fintech Flourish expands fee-based annuity shelf
FINTECH MAR 13, 2024
Fintech Flourish expands fee-based annuity shelf

The advisor tech provider is streamlining the annuity process for RIAs as it adds another carrier to its platform.

By Leo Almazora
Planning your tax payment strategy
OPINION MAR 12, 2024
Planning your tax payment strategy

Helping clients put a solid plan in place for paying their tax liability can make the annual tax process less painful for many.

By Tim Steffen
Eaglebrook unveils new crypto SMA partnership
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2024
Eaglebrook unveils new crypto SMA partnership

The crypto investment platform for RIAs is offering its SMA capabilities through a Colorado-based independent wealth firm.

By Leo Almazora
Two-thirds of Americans want an alternative path to retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2024
Two-thirds of Americans want an alternative path to retirement

New report from Fidelity uncovers changing attitudes about retirement, concerns around savings, and use of technology across generations.

By Leo Almazora
NFL union taps Ameriprise to work with players
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
NFL union taps Ameriprise to work with players

'Something like this puts Ameriprise on the map in the competition among the regional firms and the independent broker-dealers,' one recruiter says.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James nabs Wells Fargo advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
Raymond James nabs Wells Fargo advisor

The financial industry veteran from South Carolina joins the brokerage giant after previously managing around $250M in client assets.

By Leo Almazora
Tech provider Vanilla unveils estate planning scenarios tool
FINTECH MAR 12, 2024
Tech provider Vanilla unveils estate planning scenarios tool

The platform’s latest offering lets advisors clearly visualize the potential tax impact of GRATs, SLATs, and other planning strategies.

By Leo Almazora
LPL bags another Lincoln advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
LPL bags another Lincoln advisor

The IBD expands its Southern footprint with an Alabama-based veteran with $345 million in assets.

By Leo Almazora
US growth strategy will take time, says UBS CEO
WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2024
US growth strategy will take time, says UBS CEO

'We need to have a better footprint in the US,' Ermotti says.

By Bloomberg
Apex soups up tech offering with AdvisorArch acquisition
FINTECH MAR 12, 2024
Apex soups up tech offering with AdvisorArch acquisition

The deal promises enhancements to its RIA custody and execution platform, including industry-leading direct indexing and automated rebalancing.

By Leo Almazora
Dentistry, advising, and retiring without a succession plan
OPINION MAR 12, 2024
Dentistry, advising, and retiring without a succession plan

When an advisor quits abruptly, clients will do what they feel is in their best interests, and not their advisor’s.

By Scott Hanson
Arax firm Ashton Thomas adds $500M team, opens New York office
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
Arax firm Ashton Thomas adds $500M team, opens New York office

Team of three was previously with Raymond James division Alex. Brown.

By Steve Randall
Americans want to live to 100, but can they afford a 30-year retirement?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2024
Americans want to live to 100, but can they afford a 30-year retirement?

Study reveals optimistic outlook for long retirement.

By Steve Randall
Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud

The collaboration aims to empower insurers, retirement service providers and other stakeholders against financial crime.

By Leo Almazora
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon

With the final version of the rule now at the Office of Management and Budget, it won't be long before it's published. Don't expect a lot of changes, lawyers say.

By Emile Hallez
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team

With hundreds of families and business clients in its book, the New York-based firm is joining one of the wealth giant’s largest OSJs.

By Leo Almazora
Former Wells Fargo indie broker is barred by Finra
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Former Wells Fargo indie broker is barred by Finra

The broker, Jayson Pocius, was 'discharged' last year from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network.

By Bruce Kelly
Biden's budget proposal would hike taxes on investors, businesses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2024
Biden's budget proposal would hike taxes on investors, businesses

The president wants to raise the capital gains tax rate to a base of 39.6 percent, up from 20 percent, and establish a minimum tax rate of 25 percent on households worth at least $100 million.

By Bloomberg