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How firms can effectively communicate an ESG value proposition
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 30, 2021
How firms can effectively communicate an ESG value proposition

It's critical for wealth management firms to create authentic and compelling narratives around their sustainable investing offerings.

By Rick Smyers
Daniel Moisand elected 2022 CFP Board chair-elect
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2021
Daniel Moisand elected 2022 CFP Board chair-elect

The Florida adviser is on deck to become the group’s chair in 2023.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo taps Tyers to head independent advisor group
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2021
Wells Fargo taps Tyers to head independent advisor group

The former AdvisorEngine exec will oversee FiNet, First Clearing and the wirehouse's RIA business.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo adviser managing $300 million leaves for RIA
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 29, 2021
Wells Fargo adviser managing $300 million leaves for RIA

Chad Bester is joining Mount Yale Capital Group in Minneapolis.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James sees boost to adviser recruiting
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2021
Raymond James sees boost to adviser recruiting

The company's success in 2021 in recruiting advisers comes at a delicate time as the financial advice industry tries to figure out the best way to return to the office amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Bruce Kelly
T. Rowe President Sharps to succeed Stromberg as CEO
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2021
T. Rowe President Sharps to succeed Stromberg as CEO

Chief Executive Bill Stromberg is retiring after 35 years at the Baltimore-based asset management company.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board proposes tougher penalties for hiding misconduct
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2021
CFP Board proposes tougher penalties for hiding misconduct

The proposals would impose public censure for CFPs who fail to self-report ethical problems. The guidelines are the first recommendations to come from the Commission on Sanctions and Fitness, which was established earlier this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Communications glitches between advisers and clients
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 28, 2021
Communications glitches between advisers and clients

Some of the most engaging practice stories arise from things we tell clients that they don’t hear or don’t remember, things we don’t think to tell them, and things they forget to tell us.

By Michael Broad
Hub names chief investment officer
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
Hub names chief investment officer

Brian Collins joins from Harbor Capital Advisors, a Chicago-based investment manager for Harbor Funds and pooled investment vehicles.

By InvestmentNews
Duo managing $740 million join LPL’s employee channel
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2021
Duo managing $740 million join LPL’s employee channel

Kyle Smith and Michael Sandlin are leaving Truist Investment Services in Raleigh, North Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
Duo managing $239 million at Wells Fargo leave for Stifel
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2021
Duo managing $239 million at Wells Fargo leave for Stifel

Tim Devlin and Michael Jeremiah are joining the firm in Spokane, Washington.

By InvestmentNews
How one breakaway RIA brought over more assets than it expected
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 27, 2021
How one breakaway RIA brought over more assets than it expected

Not all of our old clients came with us. But the overwhelming majority came and — because of their enthusiasm for our move — some asked us to oversee even more of their assets, while others pointed brand-new business our way.

By Matthew Liebman
PRO Act opponents target new bill that could curtail independent advisers
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2021
PRO Act opponents target new bill that could curtail independent advisers

The bill, drafted by Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is aimed at reforming the unemployment compensation system, and could restrict use of the independent contractor classification. However, the proposed legislation lacks bipartisan support.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ameriprise recruiting stalls in Q2
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 27, 2021
Ameriprise recruiting stalls in Q2

'As we went through the quarter, we didn’t expect it to slow down as much,' CEO James Cracchiolo said in an earnings call. The company reported 10,047 financial advisers across its platform at the end of June, compared to 9,894 a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly
Hightower adds $2 billion DC-based advisory firm
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 27, 2021
Hightower adds $2 billion DC-based advisory firm

With the acquisition of Farr Miller & Washington, Hightower will install founder Michael Farr as its new chief market strategist.

By Jeff Benjamin
How neuroscience is illuminating the relationship between leadership and fiduciary responsibility
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2021
How neuroscience is illuminating the relationship between leadership and fiduciary responsibility

Preliminary research results indicate there's a strong correlation between genuine leaders and authentic fiduciaries.

By Don Trone
SEC fines 27 firms in first-ever Form CRS actions
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2021
SEC fines 27 firms in first-ever Form CRS actions

The agency charged 21 investment advisers and six brokerages with missing delivery or posting deadlines. The customer relationship summary outlines fees, services and potential conflicts of interest and is supposed to help clients understand business practices.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo Asset Management rebrands with new CEO
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2021
Wells Fargo Asset Management rebrands with new CEO

Legg Mason vet Joe Sullivan is bullish on the future of Allspring Global Investments. The $604 billion asset management arm of Wells Fargo & Co. is being acquired for $2.1 billion by GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners.

By Jeff Benjamin
High-net-worth investors are itching to change advisers
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 26, 2021
High-net-worth investors are itching to change advisers

Twenty percent of high-net-worth clients say they're likely to switch their primary financial adviser this year, according to a Northwestern Mutual survey.

By Tim Gerend
By casting a wide net, Finra hinders diversity
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2021
By casting a wide net, Finra hinders diversity

Should something that happened when applicants were teenagers still be held against them?

By InvestmentNews