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If you aren’t asking tough questions, you aren’t doing your job
Bringing up challenging topics with clients can be awkward and painful, but advisers need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Dearth of young advisers who can meet participant needs
The cliché that problems are just opportunities in disguise is rarely true. But sometimes they can be. And…
Why a culture of compliance is critical
In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million
Two clients, including the former governor of New Hampshire, alleged their broker excessively traded their accounts.
New CEO of InvestmentNews announced
Christine Shaw has extensive experience in B2B media.
The wealth management circle of life
The key to onboarding the next generation of clients and advisers at the same time.
How do advisers estimate a client’s longevity?
With Americans living till their 70s and 80s, retirement planning has given way to longevity financial planning. Find out what that involves and how advisers can help their clients prepare
Carson Group names leaders for adviser and consumer operations
Aaron Schaben and Teri Shepherd to serve as co-presidents.
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020
After two years of changes to focus on adding clients, the firm intends to stand pat.
Bull market malaria and other advisory firm ailments
The stock market's extended rally may be masking advisory firm problems caused by industry changes.
What to copy from Personal Capital’s client experience
Combining digital tools with human advice may create the dream service proposition for clients.
Making the future of financial advice as effortless as Uber will be no easy ride
New mindsets are among changes needed for advice experience to meet expectations of tomorrow's client.
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers
The firm had a net loss of 29 advisers compared with 140 the quarter before.
InvestmentNews CEO and publisher Suzanne Siracuse resigns
Move comes one year after London-based Bonhill Group acquired InvestmentNews from Crain
Wells Fargo duo managing $350 million goes indie with Raymond James
Austin Heberger and Gavin Lee set up Arroyo Capital Partners in Pasadena, Calif.
Branding tips for financial advisers looking to grow
Advisers should limit their lingo and focus on making their value proposition 'come to life.'
Ritholtz Wealth launches Betterment-powered robo advice platform
Ritholtz digital platform getting a second liftoff with Betterment for Advisors.
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs
Almost three-quarters increased cybersecurity compliance testing in the past year.
Texting your clients? Read this first
Compliance concerns are paramount when adding texting to your communications mix.
UBS hires advisers with $2 billion in client assets
The two advisers joined the firm in San Francisco and New York.