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Merrill, Fidelity sign injunction over client data
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 03, 2020
Merrill, Fidelity sign injunction over client data

An adviser who recently left Fidelity allegedly used client data from his former job to contact prospects

By Emile Hallez
Back to the office before year-end, say 83% of advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 03, 2020
Back to the office before year-end, say 83% of advisers

But a survey finds that 51% don’t have a plan for returning

By InvestmentNews
A champion for women on both sides of the desk
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2020
A champion for women on both sides of the desk

Margaret Starner, the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Winner for Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion, had made advocating for women a focal point of her career

By InvestmentNews
Finra eases rules on expensing meals amid pandemic
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2020
Finra eases rules on expensing meals amid pandemic

Firms can classify meals as entertainment costs even if the get-together is happening online

By Bloomberg
LPL keeps adding advisers during the pandemic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 31, 2020
LPL keeps adding advisers during the pandemic

But the firm reports a slowdown in the pace of bringing new advisers aboard

By Bruce Kelly
Indie advisers easier to recruit during COVID-19 than employees: Raymond James CEO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2020
Indie advisers easier to recruit during COVID-19 than employees: Raymond James CEO

Independent contractors are better set up for a transition, says Chief Executive Paul Reilly

By Bruce Kelly
SEC warns Form CRS falls short but doesn’t prescribe fixes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2020
SEC warns Form CRS falls short but doesn’t prescribe fixes

Compliance experts advise making potential conflicts clear, avoiding small print

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pandemic boosts concerns about retirement and Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2020
Pandemic boosts concerns about retirement and Social Security

As COVID-19 resets Americans' retirement plans, surveys highlight the need for financial guidance to maximize benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
CFPB complaints jump during pandemic: Report
FINTECH JUL 29, 2020
CFPB complaints jump during pandemic: Report

Consumers are reporting more problems with credit reports and money-transfer services

By Emile Hallez
Adviser managing $279 million at Wells Fargo joins Baird
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2020
Adviser managing $279 million at Wells Fargo joins Baird

Philip Stathos becomes part of wealth management team in Portland, Maine

By InvestmentNews
How technology can help advisers boost their AUM
OPINION JUL 29, 2020
How technology can help advisers boost their AUM

Advisers can automate time-consuming back-office and administrative tasks, which can make their practices run more efficiently and profitably

By Anthony Stich
The future of wealth management is female
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2020
The future of wealth management is female

Unprecedented asset shift to women expected within the decade

By Mary Beth Franklin
Making an impact with financial literacy
OPINION JUL 29, 2020
Making an impact with financial literacy

Advisers should embrace their role as educators and teach clients about investing, debt, risk mitigation and budgeting

By Andrew Crowell
David Reich, a familiar face in the retirement service world, dies at 50
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2020
David Reich, a familiar face in the retirement service world, dies at 50

Reich led several massive acquisitions at Hub International.

By Emile Hallez
Schechter names new COO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2020
Schechter names new COO

Alfredo Risi has been named chief operating officer at the Birmingham, Michigan-based boutique wealth advisory firm

By InvestmentNews
Invesco benches team responsible for $105 million snafu
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2020
Invesco benches team responsible for $105 million snafu

An index rebalancing mishap has lead to the wholesale change of the portfolio management team

By Jeff Benjamin
Social media boosts adviser-client relationship amid pandemic
FINTECH JUL 27, 2020
Social media boosts adviser-client relationship amid pandemic

Widespread acceptance of online platforms is creating opportunities for customized client experiences

By Nicole Casperson
Adviser managing $180 million at Wells Fargo moves to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2020
Adviser managing $180 million at Wells Fargo moves to LPL

Keith Boyd is affiliating through Gladstone, an LPL office of supervisory jurisdiction in Flemington, New Jersey

By InvestmentNews
Big data and financial wellness in Fava's wheelhouse at Envestnet
FINTECH JUL 27, 2020
Big data and financial wellness in Fava's wheelhouse at Envestnet

The popular strategist will utilize data and technology to deliver new products to advisers

By Bruce Kelly
Making use of momentum
OPINION JUL 27, 2020
Making use of momentum

As the face of our profession continues to change, only those most adaptable to change will thrive

By Ron Carson