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Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 18, 2023
Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting

'Advisors in the Envestnet ecosystem will have access to set-and-forget voting technology,' says iconik's Alex Thaler.

By Josh Welsh
Morningstar to cut 12% of Sustainalytics staff
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2023
Morningstar to cut 12% of Sustainalytics staff

More than 200 people expected to lose their jobs.

By Josh Welsh
No office, no asset minimum, no problem
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2023
No office, no asset minimum, no problem

Valkyrie Financial's Sarah Paulson wants to help fellow millennials and empower women.

By Emile Hallez
3 in 10 Americans would put buying the latest tech ahead of paying bills
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 15, 2023
3 in 10 Americans would put buying the latest tech ahead of paying bills

But more cautious consumers are planning to stick to last year’s holiday spending budget.

By Steve Randall
You and your acronyms: Will a new designation join a long list of financial advisor titles?
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2023
You and your acronyms: Will a new designation join a long list of financial advisor titles?

The M2SD designation was launched in November 2022. Will advisors gravitate to it like they have the CFP and other titles?

By Gregg Greenberg
Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 14, 2023
Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company

Berthel Fisher has been known to sell a variety of alternative investments, which at times can be expensive and volatile.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi's new wealth business leader will be one of five in new leadership structure
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2023
Citi's new wealth business leader will be one of five in new leadership structure

Wall Street banking group is simplifying its operating model and leadership structure.

By Steve Randall
Family offices focusing more on wealth and investment management, says Citi
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 13, 2023
Family offices focusing more on wealth and investment management, says Citi

Global survey of family office clients pinpoints current and emerging trends.

By Steve Randall
SEC hits YieldStreet with $1.9M penalty linked to shipping investment
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2023
SEC hits YieldStreet with $1.9M penalty linked to shipping investment

YieldStreet failed to disclose heightened risk, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
The role advisors play in their clients' lives
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 12, 2023
The role advisors play in their clients' lives

The deepest impact advisors make is guiding clients through the various seasons of life.

By Scott Hanson
Does low knowledge of annuities help explain low adoption among advisors?
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 12, 2023
Does low knowledge of annuities help explain low adoption among advisors?

As advisors' knowledge about annuities increases, so does their perception of these products.

By David Blanchett
Nine RIA firms fined $850K by SEC for marketing rule violations
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2023
Nine RIA firms fined $850K by SEC for marketing rule violations

The firms were caught in a sweep wrongly advertising hypothetical performance.

By Steve Randall
Homrich Berg announces C-suite change
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2023
Homrich Berg announces C-suite change

Thomas Carroll to replace Andy Berg at the RIA's helm in 2024.

By Josh Welsh
Wealthtender announces acquisition of AGC
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 12, 2023
Wealthtender announces acquisition of AGC

The partnership will provide financial advisors with digital marketing tools and access to a community of peers.

By Lauren Johnson
What problems? Violations in NASAA sweep exams fall dramatically
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2023
What problems? Violations in NASAA sweep exams fall dramatically

States found lower rates of problems with investment advisors across numerous categories.

By Emile Hallez
Goldman confirms rumors of Laurence Stein's departure
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2023
Goldman confirms rumors of Laurence Stein's departure

Goldman’s executive vice president and chief operating officer of its asset and wealth management division is retiring amid a wave of changes at the firm.

By Gregg Greenberg
AssetMark CEO Natalie Wolfsen leaves for top job at Orion
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 08, 2023
AssetMark CEO Natalie Wolfsen leaves for top job at Orion

As Wolfsen succeeds founder Eric Clarke as CEO of Orion, AssetMark announces she will be replaced by Michael Kim, a 13-year veteran of the company.

By Ryan W. Neal
Flourish Cash increases FDIC coverage, interest rate to meet advisor demand
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 08, 2023
Flourish Cash increases FDIC coverage, interest rate to meet advisor demand

Independent advisors can use Flourish to offer clients 5% APY on cash and up to $10 million in FDIC insurance.

By Ryan W. Neal
Goldman underperformers could be out next month
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2023
Goldman underperformers could be out next month

The Wall Street bank is likely to shed 1% to 5% of its workforce in annual review.

By Bloomberg
Vetting fund managers on DEI: Why it matters
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2023
Vetting fund managers on DEI: Why it matters

Diversity, equity and inclusion is increasingly important to many advisors and their clients.

By Emile Hallez