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Fear sells, but excitement buys
OPINION MAR 12, 2020
Fear sells, but excitement buys

We're constantly telling clients to remain calm during sell-offs. It's just not possible

By Sarah Newcomb
SEC bars former wirehouse broker over $1.6 million fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2020
SEC bars former wirehouse broker over $1.6 million fraud

The former rep at Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley was sentenced to 30 months in prison last month

By InvestmentNews
Kitces switches advisory firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2020
Kitces switches advisory firms

The co-founder of the XY Planning Network and publisher of Nerd's Eye View blog has joined Buckingham Wealth Partners

By Emile Hallez
Advisers working from home increases compliance risks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 11, 2020
Advisers working from home increases compliance risks

As the coronavirus leads more to work remotely, supervision and the archiving of communications with clients become critical

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC freezes adviser's assets over alleged $39 million fraud
ALTERNATIVES MAR 11, 2020
SEC freezes adviser's assets over alleged $39 million fraud

The investment adviser sold unregistered securities to at least 30 investors, according to the complaint

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James nabs team managing $640 million
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2020
Raymond James nabs team managing $640 million

The four-adviser group is leaving Northwestern Mutual Co.

By InvestmentNews
SEC sanctions twice-barred Colorado broker
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2020
SEC sanctions twice-barred Colorado broker

The commission said the adviser solicited securities without the knowledge of his employer

By InvestmentNews
Advisers prepare to work remotely, but worry about losing 'human' relationship
FINTECH MAR 10, 2020
Advisers prepare to work remotely, but worry about losing 'human' relationship

Firms are turning to digital technology during the coronavirus outbreak, but advisers say nothing replaces meeting face-to-face with clients

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo CEO tells lawmakers bank has ‘sense of urgency’
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2020
Wells Fargo CEO tells lawmakers bank has ‘sense of urgency’

Charles Scharf told the House Financial Services Committee that the bank had a 'flawed business model' and that its 'culture was broken'

By Bloomberg
SEC employees told to ‘telework’ given possible virus case
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2020
SEC employees told to ‘telework’ given possible virus case

The commission confirmed a worker at its Washington headquarters was treated for respiratory symptoms and was being tested for coronavirus

By Bloomberg
Broker-dealers must stay on their toes amid coronavirus: Finra
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2020
Broker-dealers must stay on their toes amid coronavirus: Finra

B-Ds should consider having employees and advisers work remotely or from home due to the pandemic, regulator says

By Bruce Kelly
Three blind wealth management execs and the demographic elephant
OPINION MAR 09, 2020
Three blind wealth management execs and the demographic elephant

One really big issue can have completely different meanings depending on an executive's viewpoint

By Steve Gresham
Wells Fargo’s chair quits ahead of Capitol Hill hearing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2020
Wells Fargo’s chair quits ahead of Capitol Hill hearing

Betsy Duke is scheduled to appear before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday

By Bloomberg
Coronavirus will test your firm's tech
OPINION MAR 06, 2020
Coronavirus will test your firm's tech

Clients don’t need to be sick to feel the impact of the epidemic, and that goes beyond market volatility

By Kyle Hiatt
Women have an edge as financial advisers
OPINION MAR 06, 2020
Women have an edge as financial advisers

In a competitive situation, female advisers have a sense of empathy that helps them relate to clients on a personal level

By Erin Botsford
eMoney Advisor expands digital marketing capabilities
FINTECH MAR 05, 2020
eMoney Advisor expands digital marketing capabilities

The latest update to Advisor Branded Marketing automates how advisers find and nurture leads

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC member: Advertising rule overhaul may be too vague
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 05, 2020
SEC member: Advertising rule overhaul may be too vague

Commissioner Allison Herren Lee expressed concern the changes would cause compliance uncertainty

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Coronavirus cripples travel plans, postpones industry events
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 05, 2020
Coronavirus cripples travel plans, postpones industry events

Some at-risk employees are being asked to work from home or attend virtual meetings

By Jeff Benjamin
The compensation conundrum
OPINION MAR 05, 2020
The compensation conundrum

The way that a firm pays its owner can affect the firm's valuation

By Carolyn Armitage
Wealth managers: Technology, used right, is your best friend
OPINION MAR 05, 2020
Wealth managers: Technology, used right, is your best friend

Technology won’t make winners out of all advisers, but those who understand the origins of the digital age look well-positioned to thrive

By Chris Perry