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
When the CFP Board provides guidance for its fiduciary standard, it uses case studies
Morningstar reports ESG fund flows in 2019 were nearly four times higher than 2018 levels
Expenses also increased at Wells Fargo Advisors, and the firm lost a clearing client
The addition of the New York-based RIA brings Cerity's AUM to $26 billion
Changes outlined in CEO Larry Fink's annual letter include doubling BlackRock's lineup of sustainable ETFs
Unload firms before the economy or politics take a turn
Plaid connects fintech startups like Betterment and Acorns with traditional banks
Improving 401(k)s is likely to make them look more like defined-benefit plans, according to Russell
Expert: Interest rate discussions with clients ‘can be problematic’
The Swiss bank is targeting billions of dollars managed by Latin American intermediaries booking assets in the U.S.
Firms need large cash on hand to make up lost commission revenue
Suarez succeeds firm founder Rob Clarfeld, who becomes executive chairman
Access to capital and a flood of quality buyers are seen driving the trend
Callan survey suggests plan sponsors should consider indirect revenues in fee reviews
Citi, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are among the firms beefing up their wealth management efforts in Northern California
The problem won’t go away if it’s regarded solely as an issue for smaller firms
AI is one of the buzziest words in fintech. Are the AI claims real or is our intelligence being insulted?
Jury found Wells Fargo infringed on USAA patents, similar to findings in a November verdict
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
