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How financing options can help advisers drive growth
OPINION JUL 06, 2022
How financing options can help advisers drive growth

There have been exciting developments in terms of partner firms offering loans and equity options that can provide the capital advisers need to realize their business growth goals.

By Kristine McManus
Curb the paper chase with digital document strategies
OPINION JUL 01, 2022
Curb the paper chase with digital document strategies

Eliminating paper processes can reduce error rates, driving efficiencies for the firm and improving the customer experience.

By Richard Thoeny
A happenstance focus on wealthy widows
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2022
A happenstance focus on wealthy widows

Spuds Powell defies popular thinking with the niche client base he's built, one that he says makes both him and his clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals
OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals

Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.

By Sharon Carson
Raymond James to rebrand Carillon Tower Advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2022
Raymond James to rebrand Carillon Tower Advisers

The asset management firm will change its name this fall to Raymond James Investment Management.

By InvestmentNews
What to do if your client wins the lottery
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 29, 2022
What to do if your client wins the lottery

Advisers weigh in with their suggestions for the lucky individual who has the winning ticket for the Mega Millions drawing.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities
FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities

Style often trumps substance for personal finance commentators on social media platforms, though some are blending the best of digital and traditional advice

By Joanne Cleaver
Co-CEOs appointed at GW&K Investment Management
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 28, 2022
Co-CEOs appointed at GW&K Investment Management

Thomas Powers, Bill Roberts share top spot; Harold Kotler becomes chairman effective July 1.

By InvestmentNews
SEI introduces model portfolios using Dimensional ETFs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 28, 2022
SEI introduces model portfolios using Dimensional ETFs

The suite of six portfolios can be accessed on SEI’s platform for advisers.

By InvestmentNews
5 ways to identify a good fit when picking a platform for your firm
OPINION JUN 28, 2022
5 ways to identify a good fit when picking a platform for your firm

There are important things to consider when selecting a platform that researching online or LinkedIn won't tell you.

By Craig Stuvland
Citigroup private banker gets $1.4 million in harassment claim
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2022
Citigroup private banker gets $1.4 million in harassment claim

A Finra arbitration panel rules in favor of Erin Daly, who filed a federal complaint against Citigroup alleging gender discrimination.

By Bruce Kelly
Gold steps up once again as the ultimate bear market hedge
EQUITIES JUN 27, 2022
Gold steps up once again as the ultimate bear market hedge

While it might be a lousy long-term investment, gold has a proven track record of rising to the occasion when times are tough.

By Jeff Benjamin
8 ways to inspire trust in prospects and clients
OPINION JUN 27, 2022
8 ways to inspire trust in prospects and clients

Relationships with clients are built on trust. Here are ways advisers can help accelerate the trust-building process.

By Robert Sofia
JPMorgan will cover employees’ abortion-travel costs starting next month
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2022
JPMorgan will cover employees’ abortion-travel costs starting next month

Benefit will go into effect July 1 at JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.

By Bloomberg
The complexities of investing in alternatives
OPINION JUN 24, 2022
The complexities of investing in alternatives

Advisory firms' challenges when it comes to alts range from getting access to investments, meeting minimums, figuring out how to subscribe and the headache of performance reporting.

By Matt Sonnen
Finra sets big change in motion with new option for licensing grace period
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2022
Finra sets big change in motion with new option for licensing grace period

The new Maintaining Qualifications Program reconciles Finra licensing requirements with common career and family timelines.

By Joanne Cleaver
Maine insurance agency's Juneteenth sign triggers online backlash
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2022
Maine insurance agency's Juneteenth sign triggers online backlash

The agency's notice that it was closed for the Juneteenth holiday was criticized as racist and led two major insurance companies to break ties with the agency.

By InvestmentNews
Finra hits National Securities with $9 million penalty
ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2022
Finra hits National Securities with $9 million penalty

The regulator sanctioned the broker-dealer for violations related to its marketing of securities it had underwritten and failings related to sales of GPB private placements.

By Bruce Kelly
Alex. Brown head Haig Ariyan to leave July 15
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2022
Alex. Brown head Haig Ariyan to leave July 15

Bill Seugling will head global wealth solutions at parent Raymond James. He will report to Scott Curtis, president of the Raymond James private client group.

By InvestmentNews
Is your custodian or IBD holding you back?
OPINION JUN 22, 2022
Is your custodian or IBD holding you back?

Some custodians and IBDs will require that an advisory firm move its assets off their platform if the firm is acquired or merges with one of the consolidators.

By Scott Hanson