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Will an uptick in tech adoption during COVID-19 mean a cutback in staff?
OPINION MAY 06, 2020
Will an uptick in tech adoption during COVID-19 mean a cutback in staff?

As advisory firms become more comfortable with using digital tools, new tech could make some jobs obsolete

By Sean Allocca
LPL snags another Securities America team
BROKER DEALERS MAY 06, 2020
LPL snags another Securities America team

The move by Winston Wealth, a hybrid managing $300 million, follows a similar shift last week by JFC Financial

By InvestmentNews
Investors should head for credit rather than cash: UBS Wealth
EQUITIES MAY 06, 2020
Investors should head for credit rather than cash: UBS Wealth

The firm suggests buying U.S. and emerging market debt and averaging into select stock sectors

By Bloomberg
Big US stock traders get SEC OK to start own exchange
EQUITIES MAY 05, 2020
Big US stock traders get SEC OK to start own exchange

Heavyweights backing Members Exchange, which include Morgan Stanley, hope the venture will reduce the cost of market data

By Bloomberg
Young advisers face their first major downturn
OPINION MAY 05, 2020
Young advisers face their first major downturn

The stress involved in working with clients in the current environment is considerable, and firm culture and support are key factors

By Katharine George
Remote securities license testing could create new normal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 05, 2020
Remote securities license testing could create new normal

Finra and state administrators are set to launch online testing for Series 6, 7, 63, 65 and 66 exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
3 Questions: Christine Shaw on the evolution of InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 05, 2020
3 Questions: Christine Shaw on the evolution of InvestmentNews

InvestmentNews' CEO talks about how InvestmentNews has used technology to better engage advisers during this unique time

By InvestmentNews
Pandemic will deplete Social Security trust funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 05, 2020
Pandemic will deplete Social Security trust funds

The economic slowdown resulting from COVID-19 will cut into the program’s revenue and boost its expenses

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away

Michael Mountjoy was also suspended for six months by the regulator

By InvestmentNews
3 Questions: Creative cards for lonely clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
3 Questions: Creative cards for lonely clients

Kristen Lucas is sending hand-drawn cards from her daughter to Luma Wealth clients who are living alone in quarantine

By InvestmentNews
COVID-19 helps drive record-level ESG bond issuance
ESG MAY 05, 2020
COVID-19 helps drive record-level ESG bond issuance

Environmental, social and governance bond issuance increased 272% in April from a year ago

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm

Western International will pay $325,000 and have its compliance methods reviewed

By InvestmentNews
3 Questions: Building a youth baseball community during COVID-19
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
3 Questions: Building a youth baseball community during COVID-19

Nyle Bayer of Helios Quantitative is organizing kids ages 5 to 15 to play ball as soon as Sacramento's fields are open

By InvestmentNews
Hightower to take stake in $1.4 billion RIA
RIAS MAY 05, 2020
Hightower to take stake in $1.4 billion RIA

Cincinnati-based Osborn Williams & Donohoe has five advisers

By InvestmentNews
Thinking through what the advice industry will look like after the pandemic
OPINION MAY 05, 2020
Thinking through what the advice industry will look like after the pandemic

Next-gen advisers need to consider how they'll differentiate themselves and attract clients if digital interactions with clients become more common

By Matt Cosgriff
Rethinking client engagement to seize the day
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Rethinking client engagement to seize the day

Begin with a mindset that’s open to opportunity

By Stephanie Bogan
New York Fed to begin buying ETFs in ‘early May’
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 04, 2020
New York Fed to begin buying ETFs in ‘early May’

The Fed's two corporate lending programs could buy up to $750 billion in debt and exchange-traded funds

By Bloomberg
3 Questions: Adapting an advice firm on the fly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2020
3 Questions: Adapting an advice firm on the fly

Charles Adi of The Blueprint 360 talks about how the pandemic has impacted his business

By InvestmentNews
Advisor Group loses another giant team, this time to LPL
BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2020
Advisor Group loses another giant team, this time to LPL

JFC Financial Services, with a reported $3 billion in assets, moves to LPL

By Bruce Kelly
10 IBDs with the most CFPs
BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2020
10 IBDs with the most CFPs

The number of CFPs keeps growing, but where do they hang their hats?

By InvestmentNews