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Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service

The firm is rolling out two options for advisors who need help building financial plans.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors spend average of $16K a year on marketing: Study
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2024
Advisors spend average of $16K a year on marketing: Study

Is marketing a luxury or an afterthought? Advisors and industry experts have their say.

By Josh Welsh
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?

Goals-based investing is "what happens when you take an investment process and build it for mom, but not necessarily for mom’s pension plan," CIO says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth

National RIA aims to enhance advisor-client matching with Catchlight's advanced analytics and personalization tools.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones paying for advisors' high-level credentials
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2024
Edward Jones paying for advisors' high-level credentials

Change is afoot at the brokerage firm, which reportedly is reimbursing its advisors for the cost of certifications offered by the Investments & Wealth Institute.

By Bruce Kelly
New study shows advisors choosing SMAs over model portfolios
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2024
New study shows advisors choosing SMAs over model portfolios

Fewer financial advisors expect to increase allocations to model investment portfolios over the next year, opting for SMAs instead.

By Gregg Greenberg
More women embracing family CFO role – but still feel financially insecure
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2024
More women embracing family CFO role – but still feel financially insecure

Online poll showcases the paradox of rising financial autonomy and decreasing confidence across generations of women.

By Leo Almazora
Latino roots at heart of financial planner’s message
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2024
Latino roots at heart of financial planner’s message

Childhood experiences still resonate for Louis Barajas who set out to ‘change the world’ in his community.

By Emily Douglas
Want to win over the unadvised affluent? Try cost transparency
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2024
Want to win over the unadvised affluent? Try cost transparency

Nearly half of prospective affluent clients cite opaque costs as the most difficult challenge, Cerulli says.

By Leo Almazora
Empowering a diverse client base
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2024
Empowering a diverse client base

Advisor left Venezuela after the rise of President Hugo Chavez, quickly identifying a gap in the US financial planning space.

By Emily Douglas
How advisors are helping clients with cancer
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2024
How advisors are helping clients with cancer

While wills, powers of attorney and estate documents are high on the list, but, advisors also say to ‘just be there’ for clients.

By Josh Welsh
Survey finds CFPs are in the money
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2024
Survey finds CFPs are in the money

'You get all these altruistic benefits and the financial benefits,' says CFP Board chair Matthew Boersen.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Compliance should be a conversation
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Compliance should be a conversation

Maintaining an open dialogue lets advisors and the compliance team work through concerns together, finding solutions rather than confronting roadblocks.

By Courtney Haddad
Block out time in your schedule for growth     
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Block out time in your schedule for growth     

Successful advisors never lose their focus on growth and are consistent in their approach to finding new people to serve.

By Scott Hanson
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 

One of the main drivers creating the need for firms to implement a succession plan is the staggering wealth transfer that's on the horizon.

By Alex Goss
Raymond James has given its independence transition suite an uplift
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2024
Raymond James has given its independence transition suite an uplift

The enhanced service gives a more tailored support offering to advisors.

By Steve Randall
Shining a spotlight on financial well-being
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2024
Shining a spotlight on financial well-being

Advisors say January is the perfect time to check in with clients about their financial health and goals.

By Josh Welsh
T3 report highlights top tech for advisors
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JAN 26, 2024
T3 report highlights top tech for advisors

Here are the fintech tools advisors are using, from CRMs to video conferencing.

By Josh Welsh
Prospera launches family office program to serve UHNW clients
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 26, 2024
Prospera launches family office program to serve UHNW clients

New solution responds to advisor demand for family office services.

By Steve Randall
Bad tech is bad for advisors' business
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JAN 25, 2024
Bad tech is bad for advisors' business

44% of advisors have left a firm because of poor technology, Advisor360 survey finds.

By Josh Welsh