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Ameriprise reports more adviser hiring in third quarter

The company continued to increase revenue per adviser despite the headwinds of the currently stormy stock market.

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How advisers should navigate this bear market

Guiding jittery clients through rough financial patches is one of the most important things advisers do, but they need to keep themselves from being emotionally drained by the effort.

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Overlooked and underestimated, Asian women are more than ready to advance in the advisory industry

Asian women want and deserve more opportunities to prove their worth as experts, leaders and rainmakers.

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Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities

When considering a move, it’s critical to strike the right balance between satisfying specific, objective criteria for immediate needs while taking a wider perspective of longer-term goals and shared values.

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NAPFA names Leslie Stokes interim CEO

Stokes replaces current CEO Geoffrey Brown, who is ending his tenure Nov. 15.

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Fidelity will pay for undergraduate degrees of its customer service reps

Entry-level employees working at the company's regional call centers are eligible for the program, which will fully pay for tuition, books, fees and taxes.

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Finra develops searchable rulebook to help brokerages navigate compliance

How well the system works will depend on the quality of the taxonomy, a compliance expert said.

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UBS points to financial adviser hiring in reporting results

The bank added that it had a 'strong quarter' in financial adviser recruitment in the Americas but gave no details in its earnings information.

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Reimagine retirement by focusing on ‘future self,’ new book urges

Eric Weigel suggests figuring out what type of life you want to lead and then working backward to the steps you need to take to close the gap between where you are today and where you want to be in the future.

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Find women where they are to win midlife talent

With millions of women in a great career reset, this industry has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to introduce itself to women looking for something different, better and sustainable.

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What women clients want

A recent study suggests the wealth management industry left $14 billion of potential revenue on the table last year by failing to tailor its products and services to women.

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Big firms propelled soaring profits for RIAs in 2021

The high profitability seen last year proved especially rewarding to the owners and partners of top firms.

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Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm

The firm is investing in a Boston-area-based firm that's been affiliated with Cetera since 2000; it suggests such investments could provide a new option for broker-dealers.

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BNY hires head of responsible investing from Neuberger

Manisha Ali 'will help build and shape the Investors Solutions Responsible Investing franchise.'

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Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings

Raymond James Financial Services overlooked 'multiple red flags' related to the activities of two brokers, according to Finra.

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R.J. Moore stepping down as CEO of Private Advisor Group

Frank Smith, an LPL veteran who's the firm's current president, will succeed Moore as chief executive in mid-January.

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Why advisers should go all in on niche markets

Such a move can be the rocket fuel to grow a meaningful practice with long-term growth potential and a recession-proof business model.

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Envestnet rolls out program that lets advisers see how they measure up against peers

The free, anonymous assessment takes about 20 minutes to complete, and Envestnet is building a comprehensive database from the findings.

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How is a household like a hedge fund?

While hedge funds are aware of how leverage and low liquidity can pull them into deep markets, advisers need to keep in mind how this risk dynamic can play out within households.

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Morgan Stanley CEO hints at job cuts

The firm is assessing its head count, CEO James Gorman suggested on an earnings conference call.