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Big RIAs hit a new high: $3 trillion in assets in '22
RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2022
Big RIAs hit a new high: $3 trillion in assets in '22

In all 4 regions, 3,006 RIAs reported $3.015.5 trillion in assets, compared to $2.493.5 trillion in 2021, according to InvestmentNews research.

By Bruce Kelly
3 ways you can attract next-gen advisers
OPINION DEC 07, 2022
3 ways you can attract next-gen advisers

Finding younger advisers to join your firm isn’t easy, but it’s well worth the investment of your time and energy.

By Kristine McManus
3 new phishing attacks that will catch advisers off-guard
OPINION DEC 07, 2022
3 new phishing attacks that will catch advisers off-guard

As more advisers work remotely and turn to messaging apps and social media to communicate, they’re exposing themselves to a higher risk of exploitation through impersonated and hijacked accounts.

By Chris Pierson
Pass rate was 64% on the November CFP exam
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2022
Pass rate was 64% on the November CFP exam

Just 4% of the 3,204 candidates took the test remotely. Registration for the March exam is open until Feb. 21.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley cutting workforce while Goldman warns of job cuts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2022
Morgan Stanley cutting workforce while Goldman warns of job cuts

As the U.S. braces for a recession, Morgan Stanley is reducing its global head count.

By Bloomberg
Viewing robo-advice as an ally to human advice
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Viewing robo-advice as an ally to human advice

Riskalyze's Aaron Klein embraces the Luddite position of not expecting technology to ever replace the human adviser.

By Jeff Benjamin
Brokers, advisers fall short in protecting clients from identity theft
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Brokers, advisers fall short in protecting clients from identity theft

The SEC finds that some firms use generic compliance programs that aren't tailored to the particular hacking dangers their accounts face.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 06, 2022
Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges

Bradley Goodbred now faces criminal charges of stealing money from an elderly client, in addition to civil charges from the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2022
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows

Nearly eight out of 10 millennials and Gen Xers whose parents or grandparents work with a financial adviser and who expect to receive an inheritance are likely to seek professional help managing their money once they have more of it.

By Gregg Greenberg
ACA Group acquires Advanced Regulatory Compliance
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
ACA Group acquires Advanced Regulatory Compliance

ARC, based in Beverly Hills, California, provides compliance solutions for registered investment advisory firms.

By InvestmentNews
Hiring overtakes client growth for first time in Schwab study on RIA compensation
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2022
Hiring overtakes client growth for first time in Schwab study on RIA compensation

Eight in 10 RIAs planned to hire in 2022, with firms looking to fill an average of six new roles over the next five years.

By Ryan W. Neal
CFP Board releases guidelines on cryptocurrency
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2022
CFP Board releases guidelines on cryptocurrency

The board urges advisers to approach the asset class, which has struggled in 2022, with caution.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fidelity Institutional's Mike Durbin transitions to new role amid larger reorganization
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
Fidelity Institutional's Mike Durbin transitions to new role amid larger reorganization

Durbin is going from president of Fidelity Institutional to a senior adviser role; he'll be succeeded as president by Vadim Zlotnikov.

By Gregg Greenberg
Best Practices Awards spotlight study’s top performers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
Best Practices Awards spotlight study’s top performers

Our 2022 Best Practices consist of 11 firms — two solo practices and three firms in each ensemble category — that were the highest achievers in these metrics.

By Devin McGinley
SVB names Erin Platts president of SVB Private
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
SVB names Erin Platts president of SVB Private

The bank appointed David Sabow to succeed Platts as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank UK and head of EMEA.

By InvestmentNews
AAAA poised to amplify industry influence
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2022
AAAA poised to amplify industry influence

The Association of African American Financial Advisors, the largest advocacy group for Blacks in the industry, intends to step up business-to-business alliances.

By Joanne Cleaver
As FTX burns, advisers keep their cool
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2022
As FTX burns, advisers keep their cool

Given advisers' questioning of the practical merits of cryptocurrency, it's no wonder so many encouraged their clients to steer clear of crypto as an investment.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers should brace for the relentless case for direct indexing
RIA NEWS DEC 02, 2022
Advisers should brace for the relentless case for direct indexing

Despite lukewarm adoption by financial advisers, the financial services industry is committed to leveraging this crucial channel to get direct indexing in front of more investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
Carson Group buys $200 million Massachusetts firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 02, 2022
Carson Group buys $200 million Massachusetts firm

Its acquisition of Waltham-based Northface Capital Holdings is part of the firm's succession plan.

By InvestmentNews
Bringing ESG investing to clients is often more art than science
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2022
Bringing ESG investing to clients is often more art than science

Experts say advisers who are introducing clients to ESG investing must start with flexibility and an open mind.

By Jeff Benjamin