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A socialist adviser helps far-left clients accumulate wealth while fighting for financial fairness
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2021
A socialist adviser helps far-left clients accumulate wealth while fighting for financial fairness

Zach Teutsch is proof socialists aren’t always averse to accumulating wealth as long as they can still fight the good fight against capitalism.

By Jeff Benjamin
Deutsche sees slew of departures in US wealth unit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2021
Deutsche sees slew of departures in US wealth unit

At least 10 senior bankers and numerous junior employees across the world’s largest wealth management market have left, according to people familiar with the matter.

By Bloomberg
LPL, Dynasty, Mercer are ramping up their tech C-suites
FINTECH JUL 30, 2021
LPL, Dynasty, Mercer are ramping up their tech C-suites

Recent hires at the advisory firms come at a time when the fastest-growing RIAs are embracing technology tools at higher rates than their peers.

By Nicole Casperson
Finalists for Women in Asset Management Awards announced
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2021
Finalists for Women in Asset Management Awards announced

More than 100 individuals were named on the short list for awards in 16 categories; the winners will be announced on Sept. 9.

By Liz Skinner
LPL drives assets to $1.1 trillion in Q2
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 30, 2021
LPL drives assets to $1.1 trillion in Q2

The largest independent brokerage was firing on all fronts for the three months that ended in June, including recruiting advisers, bringing in net new assets and completing previously announced deals to purchase advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Here's why TIAA can no longer play by its own rules
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 30, 2021
Here's why TIAA can no longer play by its own rules

Times have changed as the giant money manager for professors puts a $97 million penalty behind it.

By Bruce Kelly
How firms can effectively communicate an ESG value proposition
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
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
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
RIA NEWS 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
INDEPENDENT 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
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
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
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
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
INDEPENDENT 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
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
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
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
RIA NEWS 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