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When knowledge backfires
OPINION AUG 03, 2021
When knowledge backfires

Understanding what a company does can skew our perceptions of the risk of investing in the company.

By Sarah Newcomb
Merrill Lynch quintet managing $427 million moves to Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 03, 2021
Merrill Lynch quintet managing $427 million moves to Raymond James

The family-based team is joining the firm's employee unit and opening an office in West Fort Worth, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
3 brokers in hot water over sketchy Covid-19 loan applications
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2021
3 brokers in hot water over sketchy Covid-19 loan applications

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. said at the start of the year it was looking into registered representatives who applied for coronavirus-relief loans for possible violations.

By Bruce Kelly
From reactive to proactive: Ramp up your diversity and inclusion efforts
OPINION AUG 02, 2021
From reactive to proactive: Ramp up your diversity and inclusion efforts

Given the looming shortage of advisers, the industry must improve its diversity and inclusion efforts so it can attract and retain employees from diverse groups.

By Ana Trujillo Limon
Trio managing $170 million switches to LPL from Kestra
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 02, 2021
Trio managing $170 million switches to LPL from Kestra

The Glen Allen, Virginia-based firm was founded in 2015 and operates as Capstone Financial Partners.

By InvestmentNews
SEC approves Finra rule to rein in rogue brokerages
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2021
SEC approves Finra rule to rein in rogue brokerages

The rule requires firms with a history of misconduct or that employ a high number of reps with disciplinary records to deposit cash into an account controlled by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
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